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Batteries to Bluffs Trail, Golden Gate Bridge

Seven Places to Gaze at the Golden Gate Bridge

The iconic span that bridges the Golden Gate Strait can be enjoyed from many points throughout San Francisco and Marin County.

A visitor excited about being on Alcatraz Island.

Alcatraz Island is a vital player during World Cup, Super Bowl

As summer and the World Cup approach, rangers are preparing to welcome another global audience, and Alcatraz will be a great place to soak in the excitement.

Pride Month is celebrated in the parks at an event in 2023.

First-person: How we're building queer belonging in nature

In this opinion piece honoring Pride Month, Dennis Mabasa talks about their work in the parks and the Crissy Field Center, on the 25th anniversary of the Center and the transformation of Crissy Field into a welcoming space for all.

a scenic view from the Presidio Tunnel Tops in San Francisco, with a cartoon donut hiking along as part of the Golden Gate Dozen Trail

New Golden Gate Dozen Trail Connects 12 National Park Sites in San Francisco

The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy today unveiled the Golden Gate Dozen Trail, connecting 12 national park sites in San Francisco into one unforgettable route. The trail is featured on AllTrails thanks to a new partnership, making it easier to experience incomparable beaches, bluffs, history, and city views.

Edwin Sera, longtime Parks Conservancy employee, on Alcatraz Island.

An astounding Alcatraz journey, shaped by family history and decades of service

Introducing “Notes from the Field,” a series where we highlight stories from our incredible staff members in their unique roles at the Parks Conservancy. This week, we’re featuring Edwin Sera, Alcatraz Cell House Tour Manager and Parks Conservancy staff member for over 30 years.

A San Francisco Leaf-cutter Bee visits a fuschia-colored chaparral pea flower.

Behind the Buzz: What we're learning about a rare bee on Mt. Tam

Back in 2024, our Tamalpais Bee Lab launched a successful community science effort to find a rare, endemic bee that hadn't been seen in almost 50 years. We just wrapped up 2026 season on Mt. Tamalpais learning more about this elusive bee.

Engagement Process for Multi-year Effort to Revitalize Crissy Field Begins

The National Park Service, the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, and the Presidio Trust launched the public engagement process for a multi-year effort to revitalize the Crissy Field area of the Presidio.

Aerial photograph of Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge.

Op-Ed: To protect Alcatraz and the national parks, we must invest in their future

As we celebrate national parks, we also face the reality of aging infrastructure, staffing shortages and budget cuts with this urgent question: Will Congress continue to provide the resources needed to care for America's most beloved places?

It's been almost 20 years since Crissy Field was transformed into the beloved parklands we know today. Now, we look to what's next.

Crissy Field at 25: A Blueprint for Climate-Ready Waterfronts

Looking back now, Crissy Field feels strikingly ahead of its time. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Crissy Field’s transformation into one of San Francisco’s most beloved public spaces.