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Lands End overlook with views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Park E-Ventures Article

New San Francisco Crosstown Trail: Tips for making beautiful connections

The wonderful idea of the newly unveiled San Francisco Crosstown Trail is to make one big link, from Candlestick Point to the Presidio and Lands End, so you can walk or bike from one end of the city all the way to the other.
Large purple plants adorn the foreground of a sweeping view of military barracks on a large grassy field
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From military barracks to national park lodge - the impact of partnerships at Fort Baker

One of our work sites, Wolfback Ridge, has a stunning view of the bay and of Fort Baker. Our Summer Youth Intern, Can “John” Gökce, was curious about the history of Fort Baker and how it eventually became part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Clarkia rubicunda, also known as Farewell to Spring.
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This wildflower means farewell to spring, hello to summer

While this is an exciting change that many look forward to, it is nature's way of telling us that the season of spring is coming to a close.
Box steps challenge hikers along the Batteries to Bluffs Trail
Gateways Article

Hit the Trail: How to find dolphins, digger bees on the western edge of the Presidio

Welcome to our new Hit the Trail feature! We’ll go in-depth on one of our park sites and get you ready to explore. First up: The western edge of the Presidio.
Park Rangers Takeo Kishi, left, and Jasmine Reinhardt at Muir Woods.
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Best Bay to Breakers costume ideas if you love parks and the outdoors

So you’re running Bay to Breakers and you still don’t have a costume idea? How about paying homage to the parklands you love in and around the city? Here are some easy costume ideas that will signal to everybody that right after this run, you’re ready for a hike.
California poppies seen in the Golden Gate national parks.
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Which California native wildflower are you, based on your zodiac sign?

Spring brings so much life and joy into our parks, but did you know you had a special connection to a particular wildflower species based on your sign? Find out which flower is your special match!
A red-and-white fly agaric mushroom at Point Reyes.
Parks

Fungi of the Golden Gate National Parks and beyond

We often look up at the beauty of the Golden Gate National Parks, but sometimes you can find beauty by looking down. And under. And around. That's what San Francisco Park Stewardship Intern Gabriel Tigreros has been doing lately, documenting every mushroom he can find in the Golden Gate National...
A red-and-white fly agaric mushroom at Point Reyes.
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A fun fungus journey through the Golden Gate National Parks and beyond

As I began exploring more of the area in my free time, I was delighted to find there were many more species of mushrooms than I had never seen before. While on a hike with a friend in Point Reyes, we noticed a beautiful fly agaric mushroom trail side.
California poppies seen in the Marin Headlands.
Gateways Article

Beyond the super bloom: Why wildflowers are so important to Bay Area parks

Although the wildflowers are numerous and diverse in a super bloom, there are still reasons to not step on or pick your local wildflowers. (As a reminder, it is illegal to pick or collect plants in national forests, parks, and monuments without a permit!)
Hanging out at Muir Beach.
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What to do for spring break in the Golden Gate National Parks

Find a new park or activity, and check out what our youth leaders are doing for spring break in San Francisco, the Bay Area, and beyond.