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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Healthy Trails Hike

Event: May 19, 2013 9:00 am

Join a park interpreter on a 5.2-mile strenuous hike through diverse habitats. Enjoy spectacular views near the historic mining camps

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Healthy Trails Stroller Hike & Toddler Trek

Event: May 30, 2013 4:30 pm

Join a docent from strollerhikes.com for a 1.8-mile outing along the Joice/Norred Trails. This trail has a short steep section

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Wag N’ Trails Dog Hike

Event: May 26, 2013 8:00 pm

Bring your canine friend out for a 1-mile night time adventure through the redwood forest with a Ranger. Meet at

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Loving nature with pencil and paper

April 25, 2013 by Courtney Quirin

Looking for a way to commune with nature and others? Nature journaling might be just the thing.

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The Exploratorium’s new eyes on the bay

April 18, 2013 by Alison Hawkes

The Exploratorium reopened this week with a new focus on the world right outside its doors: San Francisco Bay.

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What are you doing for Earth Day 2013?

April 18, 2013 by Alessandra Bergamin

We’ve got the Earth Day events roundup for you.

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Diablo’s First Mountain Biking Event!

Event: June 9, 2013 8:30 am

You won’t want to miss the 1st year of Diablo’s first mountain Biking event! We’re hosting a dual distance mountain

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Back again: Great blue herons nest at Stow Lake

April 15, 2013 by Alessandra Bergamin

Great Blue Herons are back again at Stow Lake in San Francisco for the 20th nesting season.

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