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Taking charge for our planet: How we're acting on climate change in the GGNRA

With our partners, we're on a mission to reduce emissions, adapt for a changing climate, and encourage visitors to join and move in the most sustainable ways possible in the outdoors.

People hiking down a winding path through trees at Rancho Corral de Tierra, sloping hillsides are visible ahead and in the background.
Big park, bigger stories: 50 years and beyond in the GGNRA

On Oct. 27, 1972, a collection of former military, private, and public lands spanning three Bay Area counties was united and officially designated as public parklands for all. Those lands are the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, and we're celebrating the milestone 50th anniversary year of their founding!…

Youth with magnifying glass looking at slides at Presidio Tunnel Tops.
Golden Link creates opportunities at Presidio Tunnel Tops

Presidio Tunnel Tops would not have been possible without the help of Golden Link Concessionaire, LLC (GLC), and its owners Meridiam and abrdn. Now, GLC and its owners are ensuring more opportunities for young people into the future.

A raptor in flight above the Marin Headlands.
Identifying flying objects: Tracking the action from Hawk Hill in the Marin Headlands

Get an insider's look at all the action on Hawk Hill in the Marin Headlands, to see how we study raptors, with the help of the community.

A boardwalk at Muir Woods
Three hikes among California's coast redwoods for all abilities

Easy, moderate, and difficult hike options to enjoy Coast Redwoods in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

Environmental Justice Summit
Presidio Tunnel Tops community events: All the opening season joy!

Opening season at Presidio Tunnel Tops was filled with joy, dancing, food, and celebration—in large part due to the work of the Presidio Activator Council.

An Adventure Guide engages with a young person at the Outpost at Presidio Tunnel Tops.
Presidio Tunnel Tops Adventure Guides: An 'awesome experience' 

Most of the Adventure Guides started in Crissy Field Center youth programs, and for many, this is their first real job. Here, in their own words, is what they learned at Presidio Tunnel Tops.

NPS park ranger, children gather and examine flowers in black and white historic photo from 1978.
50 years of the GGNRA: Timeline and key places to visit

Here's where you can get started to learn more about the history of the GGNRA: The spots that were critical to the formation of the parks and a timeline of how we got here.

Ranger Mia Monroe in Muir Woods.
Park Ranger Mia Monroe and a life's work in the GGNRA

Park Ranger Mia Monroe is the Marin Community Liaison for the NPS, and one of the longest serving employees in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

People picnic at Battery Wallace in Marin with Golden Gate Bridge views
Picnic picks: Best spots to picnic in the GGNRA

Here are our picks for top picnic spots, including great out-of-the way destinations for those crowded holiday weekends.