You may be surprised to learn that a telescope is not a requisite piece of gear for astrophotography. A DSLR camera and lens can be a great foundation.
An Astronomer’s Guide to the City
January 23, 2024 •
Jeremy Miller
Jeremy Miller writes from Richmond and logs hundreds of miles annually on the Bay Area’s trails, bike paths, and roadways. His recent work has appeared in Harper’s, Orion, Pacific Standard and The New Yorker’s Elements.
At This Sonoma Park, You Can Walk to Pluto
March 22, 2023 •
If you’re looking to combine a stunning walk with a deeper contemplation of the cosmos, the PlanetWalk Trail, in Sonoma County’s Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, fits the bill.
On the Front Lines in Fire Season
June 23, 2021 •
Meet the East Bay Regional Park District Fire Department.
Pandemic Park Closures Aren’t Fairly Felt. But There’s Not an Immediate Alternative
March 31, 2020 •
During the statewide COVID-19 shelter-in place-order, tens of thousands of Bay Area residents have sought refuge in the region’s parks—on bike paths, trails and beaches. But that desire has, according to local officials, run afoul of public health. Last week, … Read more
The Last Big Save
November 5, 2019 •
Nearly a thousand acres of the valley oak savanna, wetlands, and agricultural land that once dominated Silicon Valley will be protected
Bird Savant
March 25, 2019 •
John Robinson has 20/15 vision and perfect auditory recall. But he’s dedicated his life to the idea that anyone can learn to bird.
Are the Bay Area’s Parks Too Crowded?
June 28, 2017 •
Are crowded parks, like traffic or sprawl, another symptom of the Bay Area’s economic boom? Not necessarily.