
In summer heat, West Nile virus-carrying mosquitoes more active than usual, and other Bay Area nature news.

Viewing wild river otters can be thrilling, if you find one. Up your chances to 100 percent at a new, permanent exhibit at Aquarium of the Bay.

NOAA concludes Pacific great white shark not in danger of extinction and doesn’t warrant extra protection, and other Bay Area nature news.

Lazy summer days on your hands? Now’s the time to explore nature with the kids.

Armed with a San Francisco Bay Trail map, his set of Bay Trail map cards, and his Clipper Card, San Francisco resident Kurt Schwabe spent every day last month circumnavigating the Bay, completing over 300 miles of accessible trail – and mainly using public transit to get there and back. At home between segments, he…

As you scan the skies for pyrotechnic eye-candy, remember that nature makes its own quite impressive displays.