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Trails

panorama of Coyote Hills and Dumbarton Quarry

Open! The First Urban Campground in the East Bay in More Than 30 Years

January 14, 2022 •  by Daniel Roman

A new East Bay Regional Parks campground at Dumbarton Quarry allows easy access to Coyote Hills and the Bay.

Purisima formation rock

Explore Cowell Ranch, a Quiet Beach with Fossils

January 13, 2022 •  by Kristin Hugo

Cowell Ranch Beach near Half Moon Bay is an ideal stop for people interested in geology, marine mammals, and birds.

baltimore canyon

Explore Baltimore Canyon, A Six-Mile Waterfall Loop

January 4, 2022 •  by Kristin Hugo

Baltimore Canyon connects to Mount Tam, making longer hikes easy.

rancho corral de tierra

Thanksgiving Week Outdoor Trips for the Bay Area

November 24, 2021 •  by Bay Nature Staff

Learn about Bay Area parks to visit this Thanksgiving.

regrowth after Morgan Fire

How to Safely Recreate on Burned Land

November 10, 2021 •  by Meredith Dennis

With millions of acres burned in the last two years, it’s likely you’ll pass through a burned area.

A big gnarled log on a yellow hill in the sun.

Discover a Little-Known Side of Mount Diablo at Macedo Ranch

October 15, 2021 •  by Kristin Hugo

Macedo Ranch, at the foot of Mount Diablo State Park, is a favorite for locals in the know.

water trail photos

Explore the Bay Water Trail

October 8, 2021 •  by Tamara Sherman

The San Francisco Bay Area Water Trail is the public resource that will get you out on the Bay.

Visit the Upgraded Helen Putnam Regional Park in Petaluma

October 7, 2021 •  by Daniel Roman

Helen Putnam Regional Park offers magnificent views of Petaluma and the Sonoma County countryside. The park has a six-mile trail system suitable for…

Ellen Reid

“Slow Down and Open Up” On a Soundwalk Through Golden Gate Park

October 1, 2021 •  by Matthew Harrison Tedford

Ellen Reid SOUNDWALK is a free, GPS-enabled app that covers much of the eastern half of Golden Gate Park.

dog in the wilderness

Dogs in East Bay Parks

September 1, 2021 •  by Wallace De Young

An explanation for differing rules about dogs in the East Bay’s state and regional parks.

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