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The Presidio in the Summer of Love: The Counter-Counterculture San Francisco has been celebrating the of the Summer of Love, an epochal moment of free love, artistic expression, and antiwar protests. But, in 1967, what was happening on the Presidio—a venerable Army post with gates only blocks from the heart of Haight-Ashbury? more >> August 2017 | Leave a comment
Drums, Waves, Wind: Adams’ “Inuksuit” at Lands End on July 29 Up to 99 percussionists, arrayed across Lands End, pound out rhythms that mix with crashing surf and the songs of birds. This is John Luther Adams’ Inuksuit, performed in a partnership of SFJAZZ and the Parks Conservancy. Experience it for free in two days. more >> August 2017 | Leave a comment
Penny Wise: Trailblazing Trans Ranger Shares Her Story Penny Tibbetts, a law enforcement ranger at Golden Gate, recounts her journey in becoming the first ranger in the National Park Service to transition genders while on duty. more >> July 2017 | Leave a comment
Portal at Crissy Field to Whisk Visitors to Mexico, Iraq, India, and Other Locales Through the magic of immersive audiovisual technology, Shared_Studios’ Portals bring together people from around the world in real-time, life-size, face-to-face conversations. This summer, step inside the Portal at Crissy East Beach—and make an unforgettable connection. more >> July 2017 | Leave a comment
Crissy Field Center Wind Turbines on the Cutting Edge of Energy Crissy Field Center isn’t just built on green principles and clean energy—it’s actively advancing sustainability technology. Discover the story behind the wind turbines on the lawn in front of the Center, and how they are generating invaluable data on urban wind energy. more >> July 2017 | Leave a comment
Historic Headlands Tunnel Reopens After Repairs Just in time for summer visitors, the historic Baker-Barry Tunnel—a main artery into the Marin Headlands that’s popularly known as the “Five-Minute Tunnel”—has been reopened after significant upgrades. more >> June 2017 | Leave a comment
Tales Forever: Read a Story, Page by Page, as You Walk a Trail Through the magic of StoryWalks, pages from two charming children’s books will be placed on signs along trails at Lands End and Mountain Lake (Presidio) this summer. Learn about this project—and other fun programs in partnership with the San Francisco Public Library. more >> June 2017 | 1 Comments | Leave a comment
Trail Etiquette 101: Ensure Our Parks’ Paths Are Safe and Fun for All Here’s a handy primer—or a reminder—of some common-courtesy rules of trail etiquette. more >> June 2017 | 1 Comments | Leave a comment
Exhibition Examines Presidio’s Role in Mass Incarceration of Japanese Americans During Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month (May), the parks celebrate the community’s contributions—and remember its darkest hours. “Exclusion”—a new exhibition at the Presidio Officers’ Club—looks at the Presidio’s role in the incarceration of 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War II…75 years since FDR’s infamous Executive Order 9066. more >> May 2017 | Leave a comment
Unearthed: Secrets of Alcatraz Gardens’ Ribbon-Winning Compost What better way to celebrate Earth Week than recycling organic material into hot, nutritious compost? We caught up with “Chief Composting Officer” Dick Miner to get the scoop on Alcatraz Historic Gardens’ award-winning compost—and learn some tips for your own. more >> May 2017 | Leave a comment
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