Fall/Winter 2025 Gateways: News and photos from the GGNRA

A prescribed burn near Bon Tempe Lake on Mt. Tamalpais.
Prescribed burns help restore fire, an essential part of Marin's ecology, to the landscape in a safe way. This prescribed burn was conducted near Bon Tempe Lake on Mt. Tamalpais in 2025.

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On this page you'll find extras from the Fall/Winter 2025 issue of Gateways Magazine. Parks Conservancy members enjoy this large-format magazine with photos, in-depth storytelling, and the latest news from across the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA). Join today to get this special member benefit!

On this page you'll find some of the stories featured in this issue of Gateways, plus all the links referenced in this issue. 

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Below are some of the articles found in this issue of Gateways. Find more stories on our Park Stories page.

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A prescribed burn near Bon Tempe Lake on Mt. Tamalpais.
Gateways Article
Caring for the land together: Prescribed fire and forest health on Mt. Tam
A colorful San Francisco garter snake in the grass with red, black, and turquoise stripes.
Gateways Article
Colorful, endangered San Francisco garter snakes are getting a big boost in national parks
A red and gray San Francisco Muni bus parked at a station in the Presidio
Parks
Transit to Trails: How to take public transportation to GGNRA parks
Low clouds cloak the Marin Headlands
Gateways Article
An Enduring Legacy: Martha Gerbode and the GGNRA
A ranger and park program participants examine interactive items.
Gateways Article
Community events: Four park programs making a difference in the GGNRA

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