The Skyline Trail connects parks, people, and history.
Thirty-two Miles in the East Bay Hills
March 25, 2019 •
Trails
How to Become a Curious Pilgrim in Nature
February 28, 2019 •
Walking attentively in a natural landscape appears to be trending now as a form of pilgrimage, folded into the inquiry called spiritual ecology. I’ve become quite curious about the particulars of this practice, so I’ve set out to learn about … Read more
The East Bay By Horseback
December 28, 2018 •
The East Bay Hills have a long equestrian tradition.
An Ode, a Map, and Details About the Ohlone Regional Wilderness Trail
October 1, 2018 •
Writer/illustrator Obi Kaufmann treks the Ohlone Regional Wilderness Trail
Soaring Views and Hawks Highlight New Jenner Headlands Preserve
October 1, 2018 •
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
June 27, 2018 •
The Guadalupe River winds its way through history, both natural and human.
Where to Find Redwoods Close to Home in the Bay Area
June 27, 2018 •
A new tool for finding parks.
Discover the Rare Blooms of Huckleberry Preserve in the East Bay Hills
March 30, 2018 •
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
January 2, 2018 •
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
September 25, 2017 •
When Kathleen Richards’ father had a stroke, she set out into the parks to let nature aid his recovery.