When massive rainstorms swept through the Bay Area in early 2023, they left behind downed trees, mudslides, and damage to structures like the boardwalk at Stinson Beach. While the beach escaped major damage, it highlighted the need for adaptive solutions to promote climate resiliency along the coastal areas of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA).

President & CEO Greg Moore reflects on his journey to fulfill the vision of “Parks For All Forever.”

As we celebrate Black History Month in February, we can find resonances here in our national parks, those places historian Wallace Stegner called “the best idea we ever had.”