Prep the parks (and your garden) for next spring!

Fire has always been part of California’s story. Prescribed burns help reverse those trends by reducing fuels, recycling nutrients, and allowing fire-adapted species to regenerate naturally.

Check out four activations to get a glimpse into the wonderful world of park programs.

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.

Watch this televised special to learn about the parks’ strong foundations and bright future welcoming all who want to bask in their beauty. Or watch just to enjoy some of that beauty from afar!

This fall marked a major milestone: the Parks Conservancy and NPS completed 15 years of work to restore and improve Hawk Hill. 

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