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KQED Quest Exploration: Crissy Field
QUEST, KQED

KQED's Quest takes visitors on a virtual tour of Crissy Field. Starting at Crissy Field Center, this multimedia tour reveals the natural beauty and ecological intricacies of a special place.

Cavallo Point Lodge Boosts Fort Baker's Revival
Marin Independent Journal

This front-page article in the Marin IJ covers the public opening of the Cavallo Point lodge, and elaborates on its role in the historic revitalization and restoration of Fort Baker to enhance visitor experiences within the Golden Gate National Parks.

Crissy Field Center Honoring Community Heroes
San Francisco Chronicle

The Chronicle profiles the Crissy Field Center's 2008 Community Heroes Award recipients, four inspiring Bay Area individuals and organizations working to improve their environments.

Abused Mori Point Leaps Back to Life
San Francisco Chronicle

In conjunction with a community celebration of Mori Point on April 26, this article covers the revitalization of this stunning promontory and vital ecosystem. It also describes the efforts of the Parks Conservancy, National Park Service, and volunteers to protect and preserve the unique habitat at Mori Point.

A National Park with Golden Gate Views
New York Times

San Francisco Bay's first national park lodge is to open on June 1 at the north end of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Lands End
The Grand Walk
Weekend Sherpa

One of the most scenic and stunning trails in the West can be traversed without leaving San Francisco. This 6-mile "Grand Walk" hugs the coastline from the Cliff House to Fort Mason.

Muir Woods Named to National Register of Historic Places
San Francisco Chronicle

This Chronicle article covers the Muir Woods Centennial by focusing on its new place on the National Register of Historic Places. The designation recognizes Muir Woods' enduring significance as "the birthplace of the modern conservation movement."

Famed Redwood Forest Celebrating Centennial
KTVU

KTVU News covers the Muir Woods Centennial celebration with a closer look at the William Kent story and his legacy of philanthropy and conservation. The segment features interviews with Kent's grandchildren.

Muir Woods Celebrates 100th Birthday
KGO-TV

ABC 7 reports from Muir Woods National Monument on the Centennial festivities. The segment captures the sights and sounds of a memorable celebration honoring William Kent's gift and the timeless redwood giants.

Muir Woods Celebrates First 100 Years as National Monument
San Francisco Chronicle

Recognizing Muir Woods' Centennial Year, the Chronicle takes an in-depth look at the national monument's past, present, and future, with special emphasis on the ecological complexities and challenges in the Redwood Creek watershed.

Lands End Labyrinth
Weekend Sherpa

Perched on a small plateau off the main Coastal Trail, the labyrinth in San Francisco's Lands End is an inviting outdoor creation: a simple strolling circuit with unmatched views of the Marin Headlands and Golden Gate Bridge.

Oiled Hawks Released in Headlands to Smiles
Marin Independent Journal

The Golden Gate Raptor Observatory, a Parks Conservancy program, helps in the recovery of two red-tailed hawks contaminated from the Cosco Busan oil spill in November.

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