Fall 2023 Gateways: News and photos from the GGNRA

Seal Rocks seen in the Pacific Ocean near San Francisco's Lands End.
Seal Rocks near San Francisco's Lands End.

Russell Bombon / Parks Conservancy

On this page you'll find extras from the Fall 2023 issue of Gateways, the member newsletter of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. If you're a member, you got the entire colorful newsletter delivered straight to your mailbox. Not a member? Join today!

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

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Gateways Articles

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

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The Golden Gate Bridge as seen from China Beach.
Parks
San Francisco’s China Beach: The Eras Tour
Lidia D'Amico opens a window to the ocean on Alcatraz.
Gateways Article
Ask a park scientist: Lidia D'Amico, the bird biologist of Alcatraz
Parks Conservancy board member Shane Douglas at Fort Mason.
Gateways Article
Q&A with Shane Douglas, champion for people and parks on NPS advisory board

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