Recreation

Getting out into nature is part of the cultural fabric of the San Francisco Bay Area, thanks to the region’s impressive landscapes and rich natural resources. From hiking to birdwatching and painting, the San Francisco Bay and its surrounding hills and beaches offer a myriad of ways to connect with the outdoors and find inspiration in what nature offers.

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6th Annual Trail Run & Community Hike at Lynch Canyon

Event: June 1, 2013 8:00 am

Come out and enjoy fresh air, spectacular views and great times at the Lynch Canyon Trail Run & Community Hike.

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Hikes that defy the heights of Devil’s Slide

May 02, 2013 by Christina Vallianos

The recent opening of the twin tunnels through San Pedro Mountain has made Devil’s Slide in San Mateo County more accessible than ever to hikers.

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Briones Loop, West Side

May 01, 2013 by Dan Rademacher

This is a nice, relatively easy hike through typical Contra Costa County grasslands and oak woodlands, with decent wildflowers in

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Getting Outside: Good for All Ages

April 29, 2013 by Beth Slatkin

Inspired by her grandparents’ love of the outdoors, South Bay biotech executive Anne Ferguson founded an organization that helps older

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Your favorite park along the Bay was once a dump

April 29, 2013 by Alison Hawkes

Chances are that your go-to spot on the San Francisco Bay was once a trash dump.

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A Taste of Kayaking

Event: May 26, 2013 9:00 am

Sunday, May 26
Park Docent Shirley Reekie will show and tell first-time kayakers all about this fun-loving sport. Choose from

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