Bay Nature Stories of Paddling

Downtown San Francisco viewed from the deck of a kayak launched at the city's new Water Trail site. (Photo courtesy Ben Botkin, Association of Bay Area Governments)

Elkhorn Slough: Further Exploration

July 1, 2003 • by Bay Nature Staff

There are two kayak launch sites for Elkhorn Slough: Kirby Park and Moss Landing Harbor District Launch Site (just north of Moss Landing). You can rent kayaks at the latter site. Be sure to check tide and weather conditions before … Read more

Rush Ranch Protects One of the Few Remnants of Estuarine Marsh in the Bay Area

January 1, 2001 • by Joe Eaton

On the edge of the tidal marsh fringing Suisun Slough, a streaky dark-brown sparrow gleans seeds of tules and other rushes from the exposed mud. A shadow passes: a northern harrier, cruising for mice. The sparrow vanishes into a tangle … Read more