Nature Lovers Unite—Palo Alto’s Parks and Preserves Have Much to Offer!
If
you’re making your way to Palo Alto and are a certified nature lover,
then you’re in for a pleasant surprise! There is a myriad of options
available in the city to explore the wonders of nature, with open space
preserves and parks in abundance nearby.
Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Big
Basin has many beautiful redwood trails to offer, starting out in a
basin-like valley. Here you will find some of the largest trees, with
some of the most beautiful forests to explore in the area. It’s quite
the popular option, so make sure to beat the rush and get there early so
you can find some parking!
Pearson Arastradero Preserve
This
preserve offers nature enthusiasts a versatile combination of both
broadleaf evergreen forest and savanna grassland plain. It is also home
to some beautiful wildlife, and you might stumble across some bobcats or
coyotes during your venture out there.
Here,
you can hike or bike across some of the many miles of trails, or even
take a horseback ride! There is also a lake which allows visitors to
enjoy some relaxing fishing if you aren’t in the mood for hiking.
Castle Rock State Park
Castle
Rock State Park is truly a treat for true plant lovers! With
high-elevation coast redwoods and black oaks, it’s truly no wonder why.
It offers hiker up to 34 miles of trails to explore, located within an
intricate trail system that connects the Castle Rock State Park’s
valleys to the Big Basin Redwoods State Park. Visitors can also camp out
overnight, or indulge in some adventurous rock climbing to explore
Castle Rock.
Stanford Dish
The
Stanford Dish is not just your source for hiking and exploring—it is
also established as a resource for environmental restoration and habitat
conservation, with the area used for research and teaching programs as
well. The Dish is a radiotelescope, and the dish area is home to
academia and efforts to preserve and protect the environment. If all
you’re interested in is a refreshing jog, then it’s very much open to
the public for such purposes!
Baylands Nature Preserve
Baylands
Nature Preserve is home to an extensive population of birds, making it a
great spot for bird watchers! It offers 15 miles of trails to explore,
which give way to both freshwater and tidal habitats for those
interested. You can walk, jog, hike, bird watch, boat, or
windsurf—there’s no dearth of activities to do here!
If you’re looking for hotels in Palo Alto, then Stanford Terrace Inn is
a luxuriously comfortable option that promises premium services. It is
located on Stanford Avenue, very conveniently close to the Stanford
campus and easily scalable distances from these glorious parks and
preserves! Whether you’re interested in Palo Alto’s arts and culture or all the natural beauty it has to offer, there’s something for everyone.
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