It’s rattlesnake season – beware!
May 22, 2013 by Alison Hawkes
Summer is upon us, and the rattlers are out. Or rather, you are. Which makes you much more vulnerable to running into one.
Oakland Museum’s new science gallery opens May 31
On May 31, the Oakland Museum will open its overhauled science gallery, the world’s largest museum exhibit focused on California’s habitats and wildlife.
News Digest
Sonoma locals reject beach parking fees, Big Basin plan short shrifts murrelets
May 20, 2013 by Alison Hawkes
Sonoma locals up in arms about state parks plan to charge for beach parking, and other Bay Area nature news.
The Endangered Species Act has officially hit middle age
May 17, 2013 by Alessandra Bergamin
On its 40th anniversary, the Endangered Species Act has a 99 percent success rate.
All new Trailfinder
Check out our 424 parks and 186 trails — with more trails listed every week! Find trails and parks great for views, wildflowers, birding, kids, and more.
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Gray Whale Cove Trail
Gray Whale Cove trail is a wonderful, short, easy hike in the Devil’s Slide area with beautiful ocean views. … -
Tarwater Trail Loop, Pescadero Creek County Park
This is not your average county park: It sprawls over 8,020 acres, encompassing the Pescadero Creek watershed, a major steelhead …
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Sonoma Valley Regional Park, Corridor Ridge Trail
This small 162-acre park in Glen Ellen, Sonoma might not appear to be a destination for those who don’t live …
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Quarry Lakes by BART
It’s a shame that going hiking or swimming so often entails firing up the old greenhouse gas generator. But thanks …
Local Hero: Seth Adams, Save Mount Diablo
2013 Local Hero award-winner Seth Adams of Save Mount Diablo is a big-picture guy, but he also revels in the details of wildflowers, maps, building a trail, or building a coalition.
Current Issue
Apr-Jun 2013
The spring 2013 issue takes you to Clear Lake for great birding and kayaking, introduces you to the people helping record and preserve natural soundscapes, helps you learn a more about wildlife tracks and signs, and more!
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