The Wilder family ran the ranch until 1969 when property taxes exceeded farm income. In the 1970s, the land was proposed for a development of up to 10,000 homes.

The incident happened around 10:30 a.m. at Wilder Ranch State Park, according to the Santa Cruz Fire Department. Witnesses said strong currents and waves prevented him from swimming back to shore.

A State Parks employee maintains a vigilant presence on Wednesday at the 300-acre prescribed burn conducted by State Parks and Cal Fire on the Eucalyptus Loop at Wilder Ranch State Park. (Shmuel ...

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — The California Department of Parks and Recreation is planning to conduct prescribed burns at Wilder Ranch State over three weeks. Beginning on the week of Nov. 11 and the ...

California State Parks has notified UC Santa Cruz that it will be increasing the presence of park rangers for added patrols in Wilder Ranch State Park after an uptick in evening trespassing. The park, ...

While Russia and Santa Cruz aren’t often mentioned in the same breath, when it comes to Wilder Ranch State Park, a shared history features betrayal and a land grab. The sprawling 7,000-acre park ...

At No. 4, Wilder Ranch State Park in Santa Cruz is a favorite among photographers, hikers or those just looking for a stroll in nature, according to Yelp reviewers.

Wilder Ranch State Park covers approximately 7,000 acres, with 34 miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails winding through coastal terraces and valleys.

At No. 4, Wilder Ranch State Park in Santa Cruz is a favorite among photographers, hikers or those just looking for a stroll in nature, according to Yelp reviewers.