Explore Mt. Tam’s wild side with a visit to the Tam Van
Looking for a family-friendly weekend outing?
Visit the Tam Van this spring season at the trailhead to Carson Falls. Join our docents to learn more about Mt. Tam's wildlife and get a map to begin your adventure.
One Tam partner staff
Start your adventure on Mt. Tam with a visit to the Tam Van, our mobile visitor center! Here are some ways you can explore with us:
- Get a tutorial on how to join City Nature Challenge this weekend (April 29-May 2) and using the iNaturalist app
- Meet our stuffed badger specimen and learn about this beautiful animal from up close
- Test your animal ID skills and win prizes and animal tattoos
- Learn how to join our wildlife camera study
- Learn about the rare foothill yellow-legged frogs in Carson Falls and how to protect them
- Get a map and general information about Mt. Tam
Navigate to “Azalea Hill trail” in google maps, located above Fairfax- the Tam Van will be located at the intersection of Bolinas-Fairfax Road and Pine Mountain Fire Road. Parking can fill up on sunny weekend afternoons.
Weather conditions, smoke, or red flag warnings may cancel. Learn more about the Tam Van at onetam.org/tamvan.