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Historical black and white photo of Japanese american soldiers studying at the Military Intelligence Service Language School at Crissy Field, 1941-1942

"I Am An American: The Nisei Soldier Experience" Exhibit with the National Japanese American Historical Society

Fri, Jul 17, 2026, 12:00 - 1:30pm

Military Intelligence Service (MIS) Historic Learning Center

The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy is proud to invite members to explore a new exhibit at Building 640 in the Presidio, also known as the Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center, hosted by the National Japanese American Historical Society.

A group hikes up a path at Rancho Corral de Tierra.

Ember Ridge & Farmer's Daughter Trail Hike

Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Rancho Corral de Tierra

Join us on Saturday, July 11th from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm for a hike in the beautiful Rancho Corral del Tierra, in Half Moon Bay. We will start on Etheldore Street and walk up Moss Beach Ranch Road, take the San Vicente Trail along the ridge, and then head down through Ember Ridge Equestrian Center. Difficulty: Easy. Length: about 2 miles.

Crowd on Alcatraz Island for a Formerly Incarcerated Speaker Series event.

Formerly Incarcerated Speaker Series: Lashinna Burger

Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 1:00 - 2:00pm

Alcatraz Island - New Industries Building

The Formerly Incarcerated Speaker Series is a program on Alcatraz Island that lifts up and highlights the voices of people who have spent time inside of jails and prisons.

Formerly Incarcerated Speaker Series: George Galvis

Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 1:00 - 2:00pm

Alcatraz Island - New Industries Building

The Formerly Incarcerated Speaker Series is a program on Alcatraz Island that lifts up and highlights the voices of people who have spent time inside of jails and prisons.

Formerly Incarcerated Speaker Series: Rafaella Benoit

Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 1:00 - 2:00pm

Alcatraz Island - New Industries Building

The Formerly Incarcerated Speaker Series is a program on Alcatraz Island that lifts up and highlights the voices of people who have spent time inside of jails and prisons.

Formerly Incarcerated Speaker Series: Anthony Pickens

Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 1:00 - 2:00pm

Alcatraz Island - New Industries Building

The Formerly Incarcerated Speaker Series is a program on Alcatraz Island that lifts up and highlights the voices of people who have spent time inside of jails and prisons.

What's New

"Take a Hike" Mug

Love the Golden Gate Parks? Take the memory home with our 15 oz. Take a Hike mug, featuring nine iconic park images by renowned local San Francisco Bay Area artist Michael Schwab.

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Golden Gate Bridge Utility Pen

Our all-metal utility pens are the perfect blend of form and function, and make a very useful tool to have on hand. Along with a smooth writing pen tip, this pen features a bubble level, a tablet stylus, a reversible Phillips and flat head screwdriver, and a ruler with metric and US standard measurements.

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Alcatraz Cellhouse Key Replica

This solid brass reproduction of an actual Alcatraz Cellhouse Key. The key comes on a ring with a stamped brass tag and an information card on the infamous Alcatraz escape attempt in 1946.

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Close up of an intern working with plants

Our Work

Native Plant Nurseries Internship Program

Female coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) in Redwood Creek.

Gateways Article

Redwood Renewal: Big fix should help endangered coho salmon

Gray clouds over chapparel on Sweeney Ridge in San Mateo County

Gateways Article

Hit the Trail: Sweeney Ridge

National Park Service Ranger Todd Hisaichi at Muir Woods National Monument.

Gateways Article

Big 'plunge' helped Muir Woods ranger realize his park dream

Lainie Motamedi, left, and Park Ranger Katlyn Grubb ride out from the Horse Mounted Patrol Stables in the Marin Headlands.

Park E-Ventures Article

The GGNRA’s most unique volunteers: Horse Mounted Patrol keeps parks safe

Alcatraz Inmate Cup Replica

This replica Alcatraz Inmate Cup, made from food-grade stainless steel, is based on original artifacts in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area Museum Collection.

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Golden Gate Bridge Fog Globe

This charming take on a traditional snow globe is an affectionate tribute to one of San Francisco's most recognizable sights: the iconic International Orange Golden Gate Bridge enveloped by clouds of swirling grey fog.

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