If you head north along the coast this spring, take time to discover the pygmy forests growing (very slowly) in the uplands of Mendocino.
Explore the Pygmy Forests of Van Damme State Park
March 30, 2021 •
Trails
See the Long-Tailed Weasel in Half Moon Bay
December 9, 2020 •
Half Moon Bay is a great place to see an elusive small carnivore.
Watch the Restoration of a Watershed on Marsh Creek Trail
September 27, 2020 •
From Marsh Creek Regional Trail, see some of the newest projects restoring this watershed for salmon, beaver, and tricolored blackbirds.
A Behind the Scenes Look at Point Reyes National Seashore
April 20, 2020 •
Editor’s note: Since the writing of this article, visitation restrictions have been placed on state and national parks due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) and efforts to mitigate its spread. There is currently a shelter-in-place order in effect for California. For … Read more
Tending the Wild at Skyline Gardens
March 24, 2020 •
Skyline Gardens, an incredible hotspot for California native plants with sweeping views, doesn’t look like a garden. But it is.
The Spine of California
March 24, 2020 •
Is the Diablo Range the next great California conservation story?
The Adventure Crew Helps Make Regional Parks Accessible
March 24, 2020 •
On a crisp, bright Saturday morning in December, Andrew Fonseca, age 12, has joined a group of middle schoolers at the front gates of the Regional Parks Botanic Garden, in Tilden Park above Berkeley. His first reaction to the garden: … Read more
More Trails for Social Distancing [Updated]
March 19, 2020 •
Editor’s Note: We’ve revised this story to remove parks affected by the Marin, Sonoma and San Mateo County park closures. Last update March 25, 10:30 a.m. Looking for new trails where you can maintain social distance? We’ve been working for … Read more
A Surprising New Forest to Explore
January 6, 2020 •
For the first time since the early 1900s, the 864-acre forest behind Pacific Union College will be open to the public.
A Nature Trail Across San Francisco
January 6, 2020 •
The Crosstown Trail connects Candlestick Point to Lands End, taking in some of San Francisco’s most beautiful natural areas along the way.