Olompali State Historic Park preserves the combined histories of the Coast Miwok, early ranchers, a hippie commune, and, briefly, local music legends.
Kristin Hugo
When an Animal Dies in a National Park, What Does the Park Service Do With It?
Large carcasses can’t just be wiped up. What are the other options?
Look Close for The Blue-Eyed Coyotes of Point Reyes
Sightings of coyotes with steely irises are sporadic and rare, so no one is sure how many individuals there are in the park or if their population is increasing or decreasing.
Wunderlich County Park Has Horse-Lovers and History
Wunderlich County Park in San Mateo offers 942 acres of mixed evergreen forests, chaparral, meadows, and coast redwoods.
Meet Solwazi Allah, Bay Nature’s 2022 Young Leader Hero
Since 2019, Solwazi Allah has put his desire to protect nature into action with Urban Tilth, a Richmond-based nonprofit focused on urban agriculture, equitable food systems, and watershed restoration.
Meet Megan Isadore, Bay Nature’s 2022 Environmental Educator Hero
A little more than a decade ago Megan Isadore founded the River Otter Ecology Project, a nonprofit organization with a mission of engaging the public through education, research, and community science.
Deadly Fungus Found in California Salamanders
The chytrid fungal pathogen Bd causes a dangerous skin infection and spreads easily.
Explore Cowell Ranch, a Quiet Beach with Fossils
Cowell Ranch Beach near Half Moon Bay is an ideal stop for people interested in geology, marine mammals, and birds.
Explore Baltimore Canyon, A Six-Mile Waterfall Loop
Baltimore Canyon connects to Mount Tam, making longer hikes easy.
Learning to Love Dandelions
It’s the epitome of the unwanted weed — but there are reasons to choose to want dandelions.