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How to Celebrate National Park Week at Golden Gate
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National Park Week (April 20-28, 2024) is a great excuse to celebrate all our national parks have to offer, especially here in the Bay Area. Learn more about National Park Week 2024 on NPS.gov.
Whether you get a new Junior Ranger badge or go on a hike with your favorite pooch, there are so many ways to celebrate this special week.
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Nature and beauty, health and happiness: You'll find it all in our Golden Gate National Parks. And just when you think you've seen everything, you'll find something new.
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The Golden Gate National Parks stretch 70 miles north and south of the Golden Gate, creating a 80,400 acre greenbelt along the Pacific. Come experience this spectacular coastline that truly defines the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Can’t Choose Your Own Adventure? Start Here and Go!
We’ve carefully curated our favorite hikes, walks, and excursions to share with you and your loved ones. There’s something (and some place) for everyone!
Gateways Article
Here’s an insider’s guide to some of our favorite hidden gems of the GGNRA. From secret beaches to undiscovered redwood groves, these spots provide a chance to get into nature and steer clear of the crowds.
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The iconic span that bridges the Golden Gate Strait can be enjoyed from many points throughout San Francisco and Marin County.
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Buses, light rail, and ferries get us where we need to go in the Bay Area—including parks! The Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) is unique in the national park system for its proximity to an urban area, which means public transit can be a viable option for getting here...
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Make sure you preserve the bloom in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area! Check out some of our top picks for trails that have wildflowers without the crowds.
Volunteer
In honor of National Park Week and Earth Day, you can join one of our volunteer workdays to flex your environmental might. Bring yourself, your friends, and family!
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Volunteer
Join us for Spring Days of Service! Celebrate Earth Day, National Volunteer Week, and National Park Week.
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Schedule a project for your school, work team, non-profit, club, youth group, faith group, etc.
Gather your crew of folks and work together on a fun service project that makes a difference in your parks and community! Our volunteer programs are great team experiences for community organizations, corporate groups, youth groups, schools, and faith groups.
Give
For National Park Week this year, support our restoration projects, public programs, education, and more by making a tax-deductible donation today. Every cent of your donation benefits a Parks Conservancy project or program throughout the parks.
Did you know that we’re a membership organization? That’s right—you (or a loved one!) can help support the Golden Gate National Parks’ ancient redwood forests, historic landmarks, and open spaces that belong to us all. Members also receive fantastic benefits year-round and enjoy the tremendous satisfaction of being a steward of a national treasure.
Give
Members help preserve the Golden Gate National Parks’ ancient redwood forests, historic landmarks, and open spaces that belong to us all. Members also receive fantastic benefits year-round and enjoy the tremendous satisfaction of being a steward of a national treasure. Join now!
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Donate
Members receive fantastic benefits year-round and enjoy the tremendous satisfaction of being a steward of a national treasure.
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Donate
Make a big difference in the parks by donating through a workplace giving campaign!
Learn
We know you love your parks, and now you can explore all 80,000 acres of them online at any time. Watch videos, read park stories, or find online resources and activities for all ages.
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Enjoying the wonders of the outdoors is a small act that has big health benefits.
Stories
Daydreaming of the Golden Gate Bridge and feeling artsy? Pick one of these Golden Gate Bridge themed crafts and channel your inspiration from those majestic towers.
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Stuck indoors with wee ones? We’ve got some craft projects that’ll bring the magic of the outdoors inside your home.
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In times of great uncertainty, reconnecting to nature and grounding yourself in the outdoors can be a calming practice. Here are a couple of suggestions on how to get started.
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Each activity includes fun facts about animals and people in the park, helping kids connect with nature even when they can’t get outside. So what are you waiting for? Download the free activity pack now and get playing!
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Test your knowledge of everything from movies filmed in the parks to rare animal species that make the parks their home.
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A StoryWalk is a creative way for children and their families to enjoy the park on a family-friendly, accessible trail while reading an adventure at the same time.
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Here at the Parks Conservancy, we believe in the power of nature, public lands and the history of resistance to inspire and educate. See our ongoing list of resources that we are finding useful as we examine racism and the outdoors.
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At your leisure, peruse through our curated resources to better understand Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer+ (LGBTQ) history, how to be a better ally in the parks and beyond, and much more.
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The junior ranger program is meant to spark curiosity in the natural world for kids. And once that curiosity gets sparked, just get ready for a torrent of questions an adult would never ask.
Shop
The mission of our retail program is to provide educational and interpretation opportunities while supporting the preservation of the Golden Gate National Parks. There’s a perfect National Park Week gift waiting for you—or your loved one.
You—and the lucky gift recipient—will have the added satisfaction of knowing that the purchase helped inspire kids in our education programs, build new trails, and restore habitat for endangered species!
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