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Bumble Bee (Bombus sp.) in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Why bees are so important in the Golden Gate National Parks and beyond

It seems we see bees buzzing around just about any plant, but what are their favorite flowers? Bees love native California flora!

Move that Fence: Presidio Trail Upgrades Opening Soon

After almost one year, the detour signs and k-rails are starting to disappear from the west side of the Presidio along Lincoln Boulevard. New overlooks, new trail segments, dedicated bike lanes, and other much-anticipated improvements will be unveiled in the next month. Read on for a sneak peek at these exciting projects!

Interior of Sutro Baths, circa 1900
Fresh Take: Youth Interns Study Ohlone Traditions, Native Plants, Adolph Sutro

Every summer, Park Stewardship welcomes youth interns who help organize and energize volunteer and visitor programs. They also researched and wrote about the parks’ history and resources. Read on for a fresh look at the history of Sutro Heights.

A small group of people focus on individual tasks while working outside on a trail overlook a body of water
The story of a trail: Impressive work goes into rebuilding trails, saving species

Learn more about the process of new trail construction, and become inspired to join us out on the trail.

Boardwalk trail along Redwood Creek through Muir Woods
Find Your Path: Accessible Trails in the Golden Gate National Parks

Here is a list of our top accessible trails you can enjoy on your next visit to the Bay Area or if you’re a local, on your next weekend.

Green sweat bee (Agapostemon texanus) on flower
Who knew bees could bring Mt. Tam together?

In an era when insect declines are making international news, One Tam decided data about pollinators could help assess the resilience of Mount Tam’s ecosystems.

Warming Hut
Best Places to Eat: Fort Mason to the Golden Gate Bridge

Make sure you stay hydrated and well-fueled at these excellent (and ’grammable) nosh spots between Fort Mason and the Golden Gate Bridge.

Trail Mixer
Summer 2018 for the Hip and Happening

Summertime in San Francisco is about as warm as winter everywhere else! Escape the summer “brrrs” and cozy up with us at one (or all) of events and happenings taking place in the parks from June through August, 2018.

RYC Rollin': A Day with the Restoration Youth Crew

The surfer. The artist. The Boy Scout. The nature lover. The self-described “girly girl.” These aren’t stereotypical characters stenciled into a new reality TV show. They’re some of the fascinating—and fantastic—high school students who were a part of this summer’s Restoration Youth Crew (RYC).

Portrait of Data manager Lizzy Edson smiling on the bridge by Rodeo Lagoon.
Scientist Profile: Lizzy Edson, Data Coordinator

Data Coordinator Lizzy Edson is one of the many amazing women doing science in our parks! Her elegant handiwork is behind some of the parks’ most exciting Natural Resource projects: BioBlitzes, bat monitoring, the One Tam Health of the Mountain Project, and more. Read Lizzy's story to get inspired and learn how data helps us uncover hidden stories of the natural world.