So, we took a ride into the Santa Cruz mountains, into Big Basin, and Brookside. The former is a beautiful park, with miles of hiking trails, and old growth Redwoods. The latter is mostly notable for it's Inn, with a natural brook flowing through the middle of the dining room. It's also haunted, which simply adds to the charm.

Yes, that's Pamela. A true "tree-hugger."

The inside of a 400 year old Redwood tree, hollowed out.
Hundreds of feet tall!