Moth Goggles
We’re surrounded by a world of insects that we barely notice. Put on your goggles and get immersed in the riot of colors and patterns, and the lives of moths.
Category: From the Magazine
Seaside Subterfuge
When you’re tidepooling this spring, an encrusted crustacean might surprise you.
A Burned Big Basin is Reborn
As trails reopen, visiting is a chance to see a forest in progress.
A Stunning Preserve on the Sonoma Coast Is Open
Estero Americano Coast Preserve is home to migrating birds, rare grasses, and in the spring, carpets of wildflowers.
Where the Tides Have Returned
Lookout Slough, the largest wetland restoration in the Delta, provides 26 miles of channels explorable by nonmotorized boat.
The Magic of Small, Outdoor Spaces
You do not need much to be transported, to become aware of what a city can be, in between its apartment buildings and sidewalks and storefronts.
Swimming with the Fish
When I plunge into San Francisco Bay in spring, I’m swimming through a cool green fish stew.
Spring 2026 Almanac: Sounds of the Season
Life in spring ... sings.
Editor’s Letter: Adventure Crew
With a little luck we have all found the people who are regularly game to join, or plan, our outdoor adventures.
Sensing Is Becoming
How a rootless parasitic plant blossoms in spring.
