Ranger Oliver Goodman was raised in a family where "nobody hiked, nobody camped," but attending protests and participating in community events were a part of everyday family life. Alcatraz immediately struck him.
The Parks Conservancy media team is here to answer your questions about the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and our work connecting people to parks.
Put on you thinking caps—or your hard hats—and grab a shovel, because you’ll need to dig deep into your memory and knowledge for these answers. It’s time to play Name That Trail Feature!
Learn about San Francisco philanthropist and civic leader Martha Gerbode, who used her wealth and influence to back bold conservation efforts—including the preservation of the Marin Headlands and Alcatraz Island. “Don’t bring me any projects that other people would fund. I just want the tough, controversial ones."
Park Ranger Lara Volski is relatively new to the National Park Service (NPS), but she’s already made a big impact for Marin Headlands visitors. Working at Point Bonita Lighthouse, the Nike Missile Site, and other locations, Ranger Lara talks about climate resilience and history in unique ways.
Ruth Ann Gonzales is the Vice President of Interpretive Retail at the Parks Conservancy, leading the operations of the organization’s retail centers, warehouses, and online and wholesale activities in partnership with the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, the most visited park site in the U.S.
