June 2011

Issue #10

Sandy Lydon's Central Coast Secrets

 Sandy Lydon's Central Coast Secrets

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   Ride the High Train! 

  A Rare Alignment! China including Tibet!

  October 20 - November 6, 2011

  Three of the Region's Best Teachers!

  One Last Chance!  If not now, when?   

 
Meet the Team and trip overview

Sunday, June 12, 7:00 PM

 Room 435, Cabrillo College


If you ever wanted to explore China and Tibet, this is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.  Three of us have wrestled calendars and schedules, and we're all set up.  The group is almost full. 

 

A custom itinerary, three remarkable guides, and a well-informed group.  The Chinese government requires that you be part of a group to visit Tibet.  Why not go with us?  

 

For more information, prices and details of the trip click here

 

For more information on the June 12 preview, click here

 

This alignment of talent, personalities and Tibet won't ever happen again!

 

Sandy Lydon, Historian aka The History Dude

Sandy Lydon's Central Coast Secrets, Cabrillo College Extension Classes, and Overseas Adventures

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Point Sur

Point Sur Lighthouse

A Special Visit!    


Sandy Lydon & Tim Thomas    

Tues. June 28

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Leisurely drive down the coast and exclusive tour of the light.

 

We will carpool at Monastery Beach. 

 

Fee $45.00 before June 15; $50 after June 15. 

 

Limited number of spaces!

More info 

 

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pebble beach

The Other (first...) Pebble Beach

Geology and History from Pigeon Point to Pescadero         

Led by Gary Griggs & Sandy Lydon

 

Saturday,July 16   

10:00 AM - 6:00 

 

A day-long driving-hiking adventure that will include Pigeon Point, Pebble Beach, Pescadero Beach and lagoon.  Day will end in Pescadero.

Fee: $60  

 

More info 

 

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Contact Us

 

Sandy Lydon

PO Box 2578

Aptos, California 95001

831-688-2374

New Brighton Beach  

Secret Voices of China  Beach

 

An afternoon walking adventure at New Brighton State Bach

 

Saturday, July 9

1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

 

Distance: approx. 3 miles

 

Fee: $25 if before June 20; $30 after June 20

 

More Info 

 

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The Forest of Nisene Marks: A Weekend Workshop 

 

Fri. July 29 - 6:30-9:00 Classroom Session

at Cabrillo College

 

Sat. July 30;  9-6 hiking

Sun. July 31; 9-6 hiking

 

Participants will hike a minimum of 6 miles each day over rugged terrain.

 

Workshop will be particularly useful for docents and those who lead hikes in the park.

 

Fees: $150/person; $100 for State Parks Personnel or docents officially connected with State Parks, CalFire, county parks (proof of affiliation required).  Fee includes printed materials, maps, outlines and the Ten Basic photographs that will be the core of an interpretive manual.

 

Portion of the proceeds will go to Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks

More info: 

 

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Father's Day Afternoon

The Origin of the Rio Del Martians

 

Sunday, June 19, 1:00-5:00

 

A Great Father's Day Gift 

 

We will explore secret trails and secret stories.  Did you know that Aptos was an international port of embarkation with a huge wharf? 

 

Fee: $30 - Accompanied Dads are free.  Click here for more information

Several miles of walking during the afternoon. Some stairs and bluffs to climb.
   

More Info 

 

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tunnel

Exploring the Tunnels of the North Coast   

Going through as many as we can in a day!

     

Saturday, September 10

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

 

Boots and Flashlights!


Fee: $50 per person

 

Carpools and Shuttles

 

Note: Group size limited so we can move quickly.

 

More Info

    

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