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Sunrise Ceremony by the Indians of All Tribes on Alcatraz Island
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Fall guide to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Fall is a favorite season in the national parks of the Bay Area: Sunny days, raptors overhead, and maybe even a yellow leaf or two.
A Peregrine Falcon fledgling looks at the screen, while its mother feeds the rest of the chicks with her tail to the camera.
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Peregrine Falcon Nest Highlights from Alcatraz Webcam 2024

Recap of the 2024 Peregrine Falcon nesting season on Alcatraz Island

Enjoy this recap of the 2024 Peregrine Falcon nesting season.
A night view of the Golden Gate Bridge from Kirby Cove. The lights from the bridge glow on the water and there are stars twinkling overhead.
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Expert picks: Best Bay Area stargazing spots

When the sun sets, the skies above our parks illuminate with an ever-changing tapestry of planets, stars, constellations, and galaxies – many visible to the naked eye. If you know where to look, the GGNRA offers stargazers an endless well of magic to observe year-round.
Tam Van at Rock Spring Trailhead
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Self-Guided Forest Hikes around Mt. Tamalpais

These self-guided walks offer a glimpse into what forests need to be healthy, and how our One Tam partnership is working to address these threats on our public lands, improve forest health, and evolve our understanding of caring for forests.
Scenic view overlooking the beach and bluffs of Fort Funston stretching out to the pacific ocean and gorgeous sunset
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Golden Gate National Recreation Area Beaches

The GGNRA's best beaches in San Francisco and Marin

The coastal parklands of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) in San Francisco County and Marin County have a beach escape for everyone. See the list of the GGNRA's best beaches in the San Franisco Bay Area.

Peregrine Falcon with chicks
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Expert Peregrine Falcon viewing tips from Alcatraz Biologist Lidia D’amico

For the first time, you can see the fledgling family of Peregrine Falcons growing up on Alcatraz! See expert tips how to spot these birds of prey while visiting the island.
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Peregrine Falcon nest webcam on Alcatraz Island

Tune into the livestream from The Rock to see their fledgling Peregrine Falcon family grow before your very eyes.
A peregrine falcon with its chicks in a rocky nest on Alcatraz Island in spring 2024.
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Watch the Peregrine Falcon nest webcam on Alcatraz Island

Tune into the livestream from Alcatraz to see the fledgling Peregrine Falcon family grow before your very eyes.
Person in red jacket with a blue backpack talking down the pathway at Point Bonita Lighthouse.
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How to plan and prepare for day hiking in the GGNRA

Getting out into nature should be fun, accessible, and affordable. That’s why we’re here to help with a guide on how to plan and prepare for the most popular activity in the parks: day hiking.
Flowers at the Alcatraz Gardens
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Survivor plants on Alcatraz Island

Among the surviving ornmental plants are daffodils, fuchsias, agapanthus, pelargoniums, various succulents, fig trees, apple trees, walnut trees, artichokes, scented bearded iris and roses.