Marin hike: Novato trail full of wonderful surprises

Marin hike: Novato trail full of wonderful surprises

The Big Trees Trail in Novato is extraordinary and full of surprises. It contains stands of redwoods that become more extensive as you climb, fantastically shaped madrones and extensive views, including some of Stafford Lake, that make it a true treat. At the top is a stand of surprisingly large redwoods and a very large
Santa Cruz County man rescued from remote canyon after nine-day search

Santa Cruz County man rescued from remote canyon after nine-day search

"About 10 days he survived in the wilderness, essentially, drinking out of the creek and eating wild berries," Boulder Creek Fire Chief Mark Bingham said. "He did have a minor injury … but, for the most part, he was disoriented and lost and surviving off of the land, which is pretty impressive to say what a tough individual he was or is."