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The publications of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy

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Gateways Magazine includes in-depth stories, stunning photos from the parks, and more. Kelly Sullivan / For the Parks Conservancy

Park E-ventures

Receive Park E-ventures by entering your e-mail address in the "Connect" box at the top of the page, or go to our sign-up page. You'll stay in the loop on all the latest programs, special events, and volunteer opportunities. Check out our latest articles below.

Gateways Magazine

Our member magazine includes stunning photography from your favorite park sites, in-depth stories of people in parks, news on park projects and community science opportunities, and much more! 

A silver lupine brush at the Presidio Tunnel Tops, Golden Gate Bridge and Marin Headlands in the background.
Legacy News article

Renata Gasperi

Renata Gasperi and her husband Don Frediani were members and supporters of the Parks Conservancy since 1990 and faithfully attended special events. The two of them supported many cultural and environmental organizations, which have benefited from their kindness and generosity.
A silver lupine brush at the Presidio Tunnel Tops, Golden Gate Bridge and Marin Headlands in the background.
Legacy News article

Zenaida Mott

The Mott Family of Mill Valley and Ross has parks in their DNA. We are grateful to Zee Zee's family for extending her legacy through our work, especially benefiting a landscape to which she felt a special connection.
A silver lupine brush at the Presidio Tunnel Tops, Golden Gate Bridge and Marin Headlands in the background.
Legacy News article

Erica Becker

Erica Becker is a longtime member of the Parks Conservancy and the Silver Lupine Circle, a group of supporters who have named the Conservancy as a beneficiary of their estate plans.
Ranger Mia Monroe in Muir Woods.
Gateways Article

Park Ranger Mia Monroe and a life's work in the GGNRA

Park Ranger Mia Monroe is the Marin Community Liaison for the NPS, and one of the longest serving employees in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Children playing on Bluff Slide at Outpost
Article

Kids can grow with nature at the Outpost playscape at Presidio Tunnel Tops

Given the opportunity to climb a tree, a child will choose one of countless ways to navigate from limb to limb. The story of how the Outpost playscape at Presidio Tunnel Tops came together revolves around this concept.
A child plays on the cypress wood benches at Presidio Tunnel Tops.
Article

What's the deal with those contoured Presidio Tunnel Tops benches?

The story behind the large cypress-wood benches you'll find along the Cliff Walk at Presidio Tunnel Tops.
Picnic at Battery Wallace in Marin
Gateways Article

Picnic picks: Best spots to picnic in the GGNRA

Here are our picks for top picnic spots, including great out-of-the way destinations for those crowded holiday weekends.
Hiking Rancho Corral de Tierra
Gateways Article

Rancho Corral de Tierra: Planning for a welcoming park site

NPS Landscape Architect Kirsten Holder and her planning team are working with the community on a vision for the future of Rancho Corral de Tierra in San Mateo County.
Kids stretch and play, running around the Presidio Tunnel Tops lawn.
Gateways Article

It's almost here: Get excited for Presidio Tunnel Tops

This new 14-acre national park experience includes trails, meadows, play spaces, and overlooks to soak in the 360-degree views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay. Special cultural events and food offerings are being planned, and Presidio Tunnel Tops will be a welcoming destination for people to gather and...
Portrait of Khafre Jay, Founder and Executive Director of Hip Hop for Change.
Gateways Article

Khafre Jay of Hip Hop for Change speaks on parks, nature, and inclusion

We connected with Khafre Jay, Founder and Executive Director of Hip Hop for Change and one of 13 individuals invited by the Parks Conservancy, NPS, and the Presidio Trust to join the Activator Council, to learn about his work and the importance of parks in his life.
Laura Yin running at Crissy Field with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background.
Gateways Article

Laura Yin pulled off an incredible feat to support the national parks of the Bay Area

Twelve half-marathons in 12 months through the parks is nothing short of impressive. We were able to talk with Laura Yin about what inspired her to run and support the parks.
Tamalpais Bee Lab macrophotography. Shown is a blue and yellow Osmia coloradensis.
Gateways Article

Mt. Tam bees: We need you to 'bee' a park hero!

Thanks in part to the work of Tamalpais Bee Lab volunteers, we now know there are HUNDREDS of different bees on Mt. Tam. As these photos indicate, you never know what amazing, colorful bees you'll see!

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