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5 light-wood junior ranger badges are seen sitting on a log.
Parks

Junior ranger badges: How to catch 'em all in the GGNRA

The junior ranger program is meant to spark curiosity in the natural world for kids. And once that curiosity gets sparked, just get ready for a torrent of questions an adult would never ask.
Stinson Beach broken boardwalk
Article

What the storms revealed: Next steps for Stinson Beach, Ocean Beach, Tennessee Valley

You never know what will be revealed in the wake of a storm: It might be a shipwreck, a message in a bottle, or a message about the future.
Parks

Federal Regulations That Apply to All Dog Walkers

David Smith was named superintendent of the GGNRA in January 2023.
Parks

National Park Service announces David Smith as Golden Gate National Recreation Area’s new superintendent

The National Park Service (NPS) has selected David Smith, a 31-year veteran of the agency, as the new permanent superintendent of Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) beginning late January 2023. Smith has been the superintendent of Joshua Tree National Park since September 2014.
Person walking along Ocean Beach, in front of Cliff House, with snowy Marin Headlands in Background
Park E-Ventures Article

Photos: Snow Day in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area!

In the characteristically temperate Bay Area, snow rarely falls along the ridges of the GGNRA. But in 1976, the Marin Headlands and Mount Tamalpais were dusted with a light layer of snow—truly a once-in-a-lifetime scene to behold.
Parks

1976 Snow Photos by Dennis O'Rorke

A boardwalk at Muir Woods
Gateways Article

Three hikes among California's coast redwoods for all abilities

Easy, moderate, and difficult hike options to enjoy Coast Redwoods in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Pirates Cove Trail
Parks

'10 best trails in the Bay Area': Here are the GGNRA picks

The San Francisco Chronicle released a list of the "10 best hiking trails in the Bay Area, according to 600,000 reviews." We're lucky enough to have several of the trail options right here in the GGNRA and within the One Tam footprint.
Muir Woods trail closure signage
Parks

Trail Closures and Park Updates

Park improvement projects and weather-related events sometimes result in temporary closures and detours of trails around the parks. Learn about current closures.
the green outline of Mt. Tamalpais is viewed against a blue sky. The photo is taken at an oblique angle, a trail leads from the bottom right among some white patches of fog.
Parks

Video: GGNRA 50th anniversary, and where we're headed

Think you know the Golden Gate National Recreation Area ? Watch this video to test your knowledge and see where these parks are headed in the next 50 years and beyond. We need your support to make it there: Donate today . Find out more about the history of the...