Whale feeding frenzy in Monterey Bay, Ranch near Mt. Diablo bought for open space
June 19, 2013 by Alison Hawkes
Krill bloom brings in crowd of whales, including blues, into Monterey Bay, and more Bay Area nature news.
Does Marin’s plan to curb development do enough to protect salmon?
A new ordinance advances coho salmon protection along Lagunitas Creek in Marin. But salmon advocates say it has too many loopholes.
News Digest
Don’t get PO’ed: Poison oak tales of woe, and some ID assistance
June 18, 2013 by Bay Nature
Summer’s the time to get outside, but in California that also means steering clear of poison oak. Here are some tales of woe, and a video to help you avoid getting POed.
State Parks chief: Parks need diversity, and MBAs
June 17, 2013 by Dan Rademacher
State parks chief General Anthony Jackson told East Bay park activists that his department needs MBAs and that the whole parks community needs to diversify.
All new Trailfinder
Check out our 424 parks and 193 trails — with more trails listed every week! Find trails and parks great for views, wildflowers, birding, kids, and more.
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Lafayette Rim Trail
This is one of area’s most popular trails at a reservoir opened in 1928. In spite of the challenging elevation …
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San Bruno Mountain Summit Loop
The Summit Loop Trail in San Bruno Mountain State Park offers a chance for city residents to experience nearby … -
Uvas Canyon Waterfall Loop
On the road west out of Morgan Hill, houses get fewer, roads get narrower, and Santa Clara Valley’s subdivisions give …
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Tennessee Valley Loop
Tucked in the Marin Headlands, Tennessee Valley opens a clear plain to the ocean through the scrub and grasses. A …
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.
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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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