Roaring Camp Rain Forest Weekend and Henry Cowell State Park

(see more detail at www.99places.com) February and March are great months to explore the amazing redwood forests we have right here in the Bay Area. The cooler, wet weather truly does create a "rain forest" effect in these ancient redwood forests. And what better way to see these amazing trees with kids than from a vintage steam train? At Roaring Camp, located between Los Gatos and Santa Cruz, you can enjoy a 1.5 hour train ride (roundtrip) through the redwood forest, all narrated by a local expert.

If, after the train ride you're ready to stretch your legs, you can head next door to Henry Cowell State Park. See my website at www.tripicks.com for a full description of this outing.