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Fastest, Farthest, Deepest: Olympic Champ Animals at Golden Gate![]() In honor of the upcoming Rio Olympics, we asked: Which animals are the best swimmers, divers, and fliers in these parklands and waters? They’re competing tooth-and-nail (and claw-and-tail) to claim the “gold” at Golden Gate! Find out which species stand atop the podium. more >> August 2016 | Leave a comment
De-mist-ifying the Fog: Five Fun Facts![]() August (aka “Fog-ust”) is descending upon us like a slick and clammy shroud. As you huddle together to preserve body heat, amaze your friends with five fun facts about the fog. Better yet, bring them to FOGG Fest at Baker Beach on August 20! more >> August 2016 | Leave a comment
Mission (Blue) Impossible: A Rescue Plan for Endangered Butterflies![]() In April, a team of scientists hatched a daring plan to save some endangered mission blue butterflies from a Milagra Ridge site ravaged by a plant pathogen. See how—and why—they relocated a couple of endangered butterflies to another spot on Milagra. more >> July 2016 | Leave a comment
Baleen In: Record Number of Whales Spotted This Spring![]() In May, just outside the Golden Gate (and off the coast of our Golden Gate National Parks), humpback whales were gathering in record numbers—and blue whales were making extremely rare spring appearances. What explains this massing of these mammoth mammals? more >> July 2016 | Leave a comment
Q&A: Mt. Tam Secrets with Barry Spitz![]() Mount Tamalpais Trails is your one-stop, must-have resource for exploring Mt. Tam. In this exclusive interview, author Barry Spitz—one of the preeminent authorities on Tam—shares his favorite spot, his recommended hikes, and his greatest challenge in walking every single trail on the mountain. more >> July 2016 | Leave a comment
Explore New Worlds this Summer, From Tales to Trails![]() It’s time for an adventure—in the pages of a book or on a path through our parks! Learn about free and fun activities from the San Francisco Public Library, National Park Service, and Parks Conservancy—including reading programs, ranger talks, park shuttles, and more. more >> June 2016 | Leave a comment
Tennessee Valley Nursery Closes; Its Legacy Grows On![]() Established in 1987, the Tennessee Valley Nursery closed its nearly 30-year run in May. Thanks to dedicated volunteers, the facility produced thousands of plants for habitat restoration sites all across the parks. In this video, hear from some of the amazing people who made it all possible. more >> June 2016 | Leave a comment
National Trails Day: Pitch In and Get Out to Explore!![]() Get a sneak preview of National Trails Day, coming up on June 4. Sign up for action-packed projects (including a key segment of the Bay Area Ridge Trail on Milagra Ridge) and learn about some easy trails you can explore with your whole family. more >> June 2016 | Leave a comment
Tip of the CAP: Program Has Served Nearly 25,000 Youth![]() Entering its milestone 10th year, Camping at the Presidio—a program based at the only campground in San Francisco—has been an unqualified success. Its legacy, which continues to grow, is powerful and enduring: giving thousands and thousands of children their very first camping experience. more >> May 2016 | Leave a comment
The Secret School on Crissy Field in World War II![]() In honor of Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month in May, learn the legacy of Japanese Americans who fought for their country—while their families were incarcerated by their government. And discover the unassuming building—rebuilt along Crissy Field—where they trained at a top-secret school. more >> May 2016 | Leave a comment
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