A 5,600-acre new park opens to the public in 2018, featuring stunning views and a highway of hawks overhead.
The Guadalupe River and the Hidden Heart of San José
The Guadalupe River winds its way through history, both natural and human.
Where to Find Redwoods Close to Home in the Bay Area
A new tool for finding parks.
Discover the Rare Blooms of Huckleberry Preserve in the East Bay Hills
Rare plants are common in California. Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve sits in an ideal location to display some of the rarest of them.
A Landscape Shaped by Art in the Santa Cruz Mountains
At an artists’ retreat in the Santa Cruz Mountains, a chance to see art and nature mix.
Hiking With Dad: A Daughter Helps Her Father Explore the Accessibility of the East Bay Parks
When Kathleen Richards’ father had a stroke, she set out into the parks to let nature aid his recovery.
The Nature of the Dipsea Race
Nature is a high-impact participant in the nation’s oldest cross-country running competition.
Franklin Point Offers A Unique Look at the San Mateo Coast
The California Coastal Trail runs west of Highway 1 along this scenic stretch of the San Mateo coast.
Berryessa Snow Mountain: Northern California’s New National Monument
A journey through a nearby landscape that can seem farther off and stranger than the High Sierra.
San Francisco Joins the Water Trail
Islais Creek Park is the first official San Francisco site on the San Francisco Bay Area Water Trail.