The park ranger who’s popularized the #AsianOutsider hashtag explains how he sees the Bay Area outdoors movement changing.
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Above the Tropopause: in Search of a High-Altitude Butterfly
Butterfly experts guard their secret spots like fishermen. When a friend takes Liam O’Brien to his “spot,” the writer finds himself in a scene from Nabokov.
A Coyote Snatches a Mountain Lion’s Meal
A coyote won’t pass up a free meal — so long as it’s safe.
How Fierce Fall and Winter Winds Help Fuel California Fires
It is crucial to understand the role winds play in California fires.
Humpback Whales Feed in San Francisco Bay Through November
No whale watch boat captain worth his or her salt is going to guarantee a whale sighting on any particular trip. But Captain Joe Nazar and the rest of the San Francisco Whale Tours crew on the good ship Kitty … Read more
Human Noise Bothers Outdoor Visitors. What About Wildlife?
A sensory ecologist explains what we know and what we don’t about human noise in the outdoors.
Racial and Ethnic Minorities are More Vulnerable to Wildfires
Some people are more affected by wildfires than others
Bay Nature and NewsMatch — Double Your Impact
Bay Nature receives a matching dollar for every dollar you donate this fall.
Stepping Up Podcast: City Hall vs. Big Oil
A new podcast highlights local climate activism.
Will It Ever Rain Again? The Models Say “Whoa”
The emotional toll of drought and climate anxiety, as expressed in animated GIFs on a weather discussion blog.