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In Half Moon Bay, Three More Miles for Coastal Trail

October 1, 2011 •  by

The Peninsula Open Space Trust has opened three more miles of the California Coastal Trail, which someday may run the entire 1,200-mile length of the coast. For now, there’s a great hike to be had between ocean cliffs and farm fields south of Half Moon Bay.

Got Kids? Take ’em outside!

September 29, 2011 •  by

In an alarming poll conducted by the Nature Conservancy, only ten percent of kids said they’re spending time outside everyday. That’s no typo folks, a whopping ten percent! Before you shut off your computer and run outside, check out our list of top kid-friendly picks from our events calendar in October!

Up Close and Personal at Animalpalooza

September 15, 2011 •  by

Most kids recognize the ring-tailed lemur only as the animated character King Julien from the feature cartoon Madagascar. In real life, this endangered, highly social primate is known for its vocal activity and sun bathing — and it will soon be one of many animals in San Francisco, waiting to meet kids ready to go beyond the DVD player.

Can You Bag 15 SF Peaks on Sept 25?

September 12, 2011 •  by

Beware of pedestrians, San Francisco drivers, for they are taking back the streets on September 25. That’s when more than a hundred folks will be trekking a near half-marathon over 15 “peaks” through the urban fabric of San Francisco. It’s all part of the local nonprofit Walk San Francisco’s seventh-annual “Peak 2 Peak” walk, and spaces have filled up quickly this year.

Midpeninsula Open Space District Launches Geocache Challenge

July 5, 2011 •  by

For some folks, just going out and hiking a trail doesn’t compete with smart phones and laptops, Facebook and video games. But what if exploring a park meant using a high-tech gadget to search for hidden treasure? That’s the idea behind the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District’s new Preserve Circuit Geo-Challenge.

From Mild to Wild

July 1, 2011 •  by

A regional effort to create a regional Bay Water Trail is bearing fruit with new funding for an integrated program of boat launches, education programs, and more. It’s time to get out on San Francisco Bay!

Three Peaks, One Day, No Car

June 13, 2011 •  by

This coming weekend, you could count yourself among an elite few folks who use only bicycles and mass transit to summit the Bay Area’s three major peaks in one day. Or join in for just one or two. Or follow along and learn just how far you can get without a car.

Getting Outside in Your Golden Years

June 9, 2011 •  by

When Anne Ferguson moved to the Bay Area 10 years ago, she was amazed by the region’s rich outdoor resources. And, remembering how her grandparents taught her to love the outdoors, she wanted to make it easier for people over 65 to get outside. So, of course, she started a website…