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Electric bike share is now available at the Presidio via JUMP Bikes
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You might have heard the buzz: electric bike share has arrived at the Presidio! The Presidio is the first national park in the West to offer electric bike share.
Searching for migrating hawks
Park E-Ventures Article
Everywhere other than the Bay Area, fall signals lightweight jackets, waning sunlight, and foliage going into seasonal slumber. Here in our country of California, fall is “Summer: The Sequel,” an action-packed thriller filled with events in your Golden Gate National Parks. Snag your pumpkin-spice latte (it is fall, after all)...
Batteries to Bluffs Trail, Golden Gate Bridge
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The iconic span that bridges the Golden Gate Strait can be enjoyed from many points throughout San Francisco and Marin County.
Former Alcatraz guard George DeVincenzi and other alumni participate in a reunion on the island in 2015.
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A chapter of San Francisco history will come to a close on Alcatraz Island as members of the Alcatraz Alumni Association will gather for the final official reunion on the Rock. But their stories will continue to be told.
Interior of Sutro Baths, circa 1900
Park E-Ventures Article
As we celebrate Black History Month in February, we can find resonances here in our national parks, those places historian Wallace Stegner called “the best idea we ever had.”
Greg Moore speaking at an event
Park E-Ventures Article
President & CEO Greg Moore reflects on his journey to fulfill the vision of “Parks For All Forever.”
S'mores
Park E-Ventures Article
Looking forward to getting out and camping this summer? Here is a list of camping tips and tricks from our outdoor leaders and guides.
Roving Ranger
Park E-Ventures Article
The Roving Ranger--the mobile outreach truck for the Golden Gate National Parks--is turning five. Read on to look at the highlights since 2013.
Humpback Whale
Park E-Ventures Article
Thar she blows! Your coastal parklands are parallel to a marine passage for migrating humpback whales, gray whales, blue whales, orcas, and so many more leviathans. We talked to the experts about what you can do to enhance your chances of spotting a whale spout on your next visit.
Library Summer Stride Reading
Park E-Ventures Article
This summer, feed your sense of adventure at free and fun activities from the San Francisco Public Library, National Park Service, and Parks Conservancy—including the fourth edition of our StoryWalksⓇ series on Crissy Field, reading programs, ranger talks, park shuttles, and more.
Trail Mixer
Park E-Ventures Article
Summertime in San Francisco is about as warm as winter everywhere else! Escape the summer “brrrs” and cozy up with us at one (or all) of events and happenings taking place in the parks from June through August, 2018.
Baker beach youth
Park E-Ventures Article
A photo is the perfect keepsake from your adventure in the Golden Gate National Parks. Our staff photographers share their top tips for being a better shutterbug while out in your coastal parklands.