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.
Jeremy Miller
At This Sonoma Park, You Can Walk to Pluto
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
Meet the East Bay Regional Park District Fire Department.
Pandemic Park Closures Aren’t Fairly Felt. But There’s Not an Immediate Alternative
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
Nearly a thousand acres of the valley oak savanna, wetlands, and agricultural land that once dominated Silicon Valley will be protected
Bird Savant
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?
Are crowded parks, like traffic or sprawl, another symptom of the Bay Area’s economic boom? Not necessarily.