What better way to celebrate the end of the week and the ascent of summer than an evening hike ending with a breathtaking sunset? Friday marks the longest day of the year, with the sun rising at 5:48 AM and … Read more
Tag: hiking
Trails
Best Romantic Hikes in the Bay Area
If you’re looking for something adventurous this Valentine’s Day, how about going for a hike?
Trails
Hikes for waning New Year’s resolutions
Some great hikes to inspire you as your New Year’s resolution to “get in shape” starts to falter.
Stewardship, Urban Nature
Grasslands behind Sign Hill inspire conservation campaign
South San Francisco may be “THE INDUSTRIAL CITY,” as stated on the hillside overlooking the town of warehouses and industrial parks on the outskirts of SFO. But nestled alongside Sign Hill Park, which hosts the moniker, is a patch of … Read more
Kids and Nature, Urban Nature
This Labor Day Weekend … Take a Hike!
It’s Labor Day weekend and you’ve stayed close to home to avoid the crowds and the traffic jams, so where can you go for a little nature adventure? The beach might be cold and foggy; inland might be too warm, … Read more
Trails
Twilight hiking reveals nature’s night owls
To some, daylight saving time means losing an hour of sunshine. But to Crissy Field Park Ranger Fatima Colindres, it means more opportunities to explore the night. Twilight walks are among the park’s most popular activities, and Colindres treks with groups under the dark sky twice a month.
Fall Issue 2011
Book Review: Best Hikes with Kids: San Francisco Bay Area
By Laure Latham, The Mountaineers Books, 2011, 364 pages, $19.95. Hiking with kids can seem daunting, but Laure Latham is an expert. Her new book is filled with ways to turn what can sometimes feel like a forced march into … Read more
Fall Issue 2011
Book Review: Walkabout Northern California: Hiking Inn to Inn
By Tom Courtney, Wilderness Press, 2011, 234 pages, $16.95. Imagine hiking from inn to inn carrying only a day pack, following a beautiful trail with a nice meal and room at its end. The Alps or the south of France? … Read more
Trails
Getting Outside in Your Golden Years
When Anne Ferguson moved to the Bay Area 10 years ago, she was amazed by the region’s rich outdoor resources. And, remembering how her grandparents taught her to love the outdoors, she wanted to make it easier for people over 65 to get outside. So, of course, she started a website…
Winter Issue 2009
Out of the Blue
This massive South Bay preserve, which is still being assembled, forms a critical link in the chain of protected landscapes in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
