A new trail will connect the redwood forests of the Santa Cruz Mountains to the Pacific Ocean.
From the Redwoods to the Sea at Purisima Open Space Preserve
September 27, 2012 •
Exploration
Camping and Backpacking | Climbing | Gardening | Kids and Nature | Paddling | Point Reyes Walkabout | Trails
Trail to the tip of the hummingbird’s bill at Tomales Point
September 26, 2012 •
Take a walk with Jules Evens to see tule elk and the reef at the northern tip of Point Reyes, surrounded on three sides by ocean.
Walk along lower Lagunitas Creek
September 24, 2012 •
Birding and more along Lagunitas Creek, with Jules Evens and the naturalists-in-training from SPAWN.
This Labor Day Weekend … Take a Hike!
August 30, 2012 •
It’s Labor Day weekend and you’ve stayed close to home to avoid the crowds and the traffic jams, so where can you go for a little nature adventure? The beach might be cold and foggy; inland might be too warm, … Read more
All Abuzz on Muddy Hollow Trail
August 24, 2012 •
“Let me keep my mind on what matters, which is my work, which is mostly standing still and learning to be astonished.” —Mary Oliver See this hike mapped: Muddy Hollow Trail This short (1.5 mile), gentle walk follows the course … Read more
Regional Parks Foundation
August 23, 2012 •
Some Bay Area kids have never seen a star in the sky or even know what a tree is. The Regional Parks Foundation is working to change that. We recently chatted with Nancy Baglietto, Director of Operations, Programs and Development … Read more
Abbott’s Lagoon Photo Gallery
August 13, 2012 •
A visit to Abbott’s Lagoon always proves rewarding and never fails to offer a fresh experience. I’ve strolled down to the main lagoon dozens of times over the years and each visit is unique and memorable.
EcoFair Marin Returns!
August 13, 2012 •
Mark your calendars for September 9th! EcoFair Marin is back, and even better this year, with over 80 exhibits, do-it- yourself demonstrations and speakers, including author Van Jones, as keynote presenter. Inspired by San Rafael’s Climate Action Plan and presented in … Read more
Nature for free, David’s best picks
August 9, 2012 •
For the sake of saving money or living more sustainably, the “staycation” is becoming ever more popular. But what can you do to have fun when keeping close to home? Holly Kernan of KALW 91.7 FM explains on her daily … Read more
In the Fog Drip at Point Reyes
August 4, 2012 •
“To find new things, take the path you took yesterday.” —John Burroughs I was thinking about John Burroughs, “the Grand Old Man of Nature,” as I walked the trails that climb from Bear Valley up to Inverness Ridge. Although I’ve … Read more