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A group of NPS rangers rally together during the Junior Ranger Jamboree in 2016.
Gateways Article

What’s the story of the iconic National Park Service ranger ‘flat hat’?

As iconic as the National Park Service (NPS) arrowhead emblem, the subtly steepled hat worn by NPS rangers is a symbol of America’s national parklands.
Five friends sitting outside at Sutro Heights Park holding up Fort Point Beer cans.
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Summer 2019 guide to the Golden Gate National Parks

Winter is here...oops, we mean summer. Summer is here. Just because it’ll (probably) be gloomy out until September, it doesn’t mean activities and happenings in your parks are hibernating. See what’s in store for June through August with this fun roundup.
Close up between grass blades, showing an ant hovering over a caterpillar.
Gateways Article

Cool Science: Parasitic wasps came for endangered Mission blue butterflies, but nature had an answer

It’s a larvae-eat-larvae world out there. But somewhere along the line, nature evolved a way of balancing things out: a symbiotic relationship with native formicine ants.
Ocean Beach
Park E-Ventures Article

Hidden dangers of Ocean Beach

Flanking San Francisco’s westernmost edge, Ocean Beach’s thunderous surf seems inviting on those rare hot days in San Francisco. But the hidden forces beneath those waves should give you pause before cooling off with an afternoon swim.
Biologist Sarah Allen records data in a notebook next to rocky California coastline.
Park E-Ventures Article

Scientist Profile: Dr. Sarah Allen, Marine Ecologist and Science Program Lead

Go behind the scenes of park science with Dr. Sarah Allen, who's dedicated her career to elevating science and conservation in National Parks. Learn about her journey as a scientist in her own words, from the sparks of her career to adventures researching penguins in Antarctica.
Pole covered in yarn with Fort Point and Golden Gate Bridge in background.
Park E-Ventures Article

Colorful Immigrant Yarn Project dazzles at Fort Point: Our favorite Instagram posts

See our favorite photos of the multicolored and thought-provoking Immigrant Yarn Project at Fort Point (open now through May 19).
Yellow wildflowers on hill at Mori Point
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Tips for Viewing Wildflowers in the Golden Gate National Parks

Where can you enjoy the array of seasonal flora in the Golden Gate National Parks while minimizing your impact? Follow these tips.
Hiking in the Marin Headlands
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How to Celebrate National Park Week 2019 at Golden Gate

Here at the Golden Gate National Parks, there are so many opportunities to celebrate National Park Week 2019!
Some spots in the Golden Gate National Parks, like this overlook in Tennessee Valley, are wonderful for reflection.
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Thoughtful park haikus from a late Friday afternoon

Hopefully these haikus remind us all why we love our jobs and these parks.
Park E-Ventures Article

Spring 2019 guide to the Golden Gate National Parks

A new season means a new menu of events and happenings for those seeking adventure—and a good time—in the Golden Gate National Parks. See what’s in store from April to June 2019.