Stories and guides
Around Town
Local guides, history, and practical notes about living in and visiting Boulder Creek.
Miller Property County Park: Boulder Creek's Newest Place to Hike
Miller Property County Park opened in 2025 three miles north of Boulder Creek: 410 acres on Kings Creek with nature trails and a bigger network coming.
Hiking in and Around Boulder Creek: Where the Trails Are
Where to hike from Boulder Creek: Big Basin, Castle Rock, Henry Cowell, Fall Creek, Loch Lomond, and the new Miller property, with fees and access notes.
Why Were There So Many Orange Butterflies in Boulder Creek?
The clouds of orange butterflies over Boulder Creek are painted ladies on their spring migration, driven by a wet winter and a desert wildflower bloom. Here's the story, and whether it'll happen again.