Let It Rain: Two Short Strolls at Point Reyes
Now that the winter rains have finally found us here along the central California coast, my attention focuses on finding weather windows for walks in the wild. During a gentle...
Exploration
A Nature Quest on Corona Heights
Next time you and your kids head outdoors, you can combine fun, games, and learning to make that hike into a kid-centric adventure! We give it a try in San...
A Bobcat Day in Bear Valley
The Bear Valley trail, heading southwest from Park Headquarters to the coast, is one of the emblematic walks, and the most traveled trail, on the Point Reyes Peninsula. Jules covers...
A Hill of Trash Becomes Tidal Marsh in East Palo Alto
Ravenswood Open Space Preserve in East Palo Alto. Trail: 2.7 mi, 9 ft elevation gain, loop
50 Years of Point Reyes, 154 Miles of Trails!
This New Year marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of Point Reyes National Seashore, yet another brilliant example of "America's Best Idea." To acknowledge and honor this milestone, I...
Setting Out: 2012 Point Reyes Walkabout
Jules starts with Muir and runs into a badger as he sets out on his adventure to hike every trail at Point Reyes this year. Stay tuned for more!
Twilight hiking reveals nature’s night owls
To some, daylight saving time means losing an hour of sunshine. But to Crissy Field Park Ranger Fatima Colindres, it means more opportunities to explore the night. Twilight walks are...
Paddle with the Salmon on the Tuolumne
A remarkable event happens every year along the Tuolumne River, but sadly, very few people know about it: Chinook salmon run up the river to their spawning grounds, and the...
Insecta-Palooza Takes the Creepy out of Lots of Crawlies
With Halloween right around the corner, it's only natural to think of cobwebs and hairy creatures lurking in dark places. Just the thought of these creepy, crawling, eight-legged, web tangling,...
A Muddy Race at Mount Hamilton
On October 9, 805 teams of two, 100 individuals, and 220 children, along with hundreds of volunteers from local civic organizations, a crack team of event organizers, and thousands of...
