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A White-Tailed Kite in flight.
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The White-Tailed Kite is quite a sight

The White-Tailed Kite is a beautiful predatory raptor that has recently been spotted at various parklands in San Mateo. Read more about the role this bird plays in its ecosystem and why I think it is so special.
Banana slug spotted at Rancho Corral de Tierra.
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California banana slugs: Fun facts about our vibrant, terrestrial molluscs

The California banana slug is one of San Mateo County’s most iconic species. These animals need moisture, shade, and decomposing plant and animal material for consumption.
Participants in a shuttle trip to Lands End in 2018 via the San Francisco Public Library's Summer Stride program.
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Partnership between public libraries, public parklands leaps forward in 2018

Our already popular partnership with the San Francisco Public Library went to new heights in 2018. We saw a 24 percent increase in Summer Stride participation and 46 percent increase in ranger program participation!
Oak forests on Mount Tamalpais.
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Building resilient forests to face climate change, sudden oak death, and wildfire

How can we brace forest ecosystems against rising temperatures, deadly pathogens, and voracious wildfires? At One Tam’s latest Science Summit, scientists and community members gathered to exchange knowledge and brainstorm solutions.
A view of the Pacific Ocean from the Presidio bluffs.
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Yours and Mine: Finding inspiration and friendship along a Presidio trail

The scene reminded me of something you might see in a movie, so I took a few paces back and took some time to silently admire the sound of the waves crashing below and the smell of salt in the air.
New ParksConservancy.org
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Welcome to our new website!

We've climbed the mountain, and after months of hard work, we're excited to present our new website. This site is all about connecting you to our Golden Gate National Parks, from robust park pages to new calendar listings , trail data , and more. There's lots of new stuff to explore.
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Park Pickup Lines (Not) Guaranteed to Land You a Valentine

Our top 10 park pickup lines are *not* guaranteed to help you land a Valentine’s Day date.
Hiking with dog
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Eight Pawesome Park Sites to Take Your Pooch

Looking for a prime spot to take your pup? Check out our top picks for Rex-reation!
Before-and-after images crissy field
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Crissy Field then and now

Remember when Crissy Field was a barren parking lot with tumbleweeds rolling through? Interactive sliders show just how much it’s changed for the better, as we look to the future with Crissy Field Next. Play around with the before and after images to see the change.
High schoolers from around the Bay Area participated in the LINC outdoor leadership program in summer 2018.
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The rewarding LINC program, in high schoolers' own words

These 40 high schoolers spent the summer in the Golden Gate National Parks through our intensive LINC youth leadership program. Here, in their own words, is their adventure.
It's been almost 20 years since Crissy Field was transformed into the beloved parklands we know today. Now, we look to what's next.
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Crissy Field's next chapter

Almost 20 years ago, Crissy Field underwent a major transformation from parking lot to beloved park. Today, parts of the park are in need of repair and rehabilitation, while other areas hold potential not yet realized. Help its future take flight by participating in the Crissy Field Next project!
Former Alcatraz guard Jim Albright speaks at the final Alcatraz reunion on August 12, 2018.
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Final Alcatraz reunion: A historic day on the Rock

Several former guards and other Alcatraz residents embodied the living history of the island at the last formal reunion of the Alcatraz Alumni Association. But the stories of Alcatraz residents will still be told.