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Five Family-Friendly Hikes in the Golden Gate National Parks

What’s the perfect dessert after a stomach-stretching Thanksgiving dinner? An exploration of some sweet trails in and around the Golden Gate National Parks, of course! Here are five hikes that will help your whole family work off that holiday meal.

Park Rangers Takeo Kishi, left, and Jasmine Reinhardt at Muir Woods.
Best Bay to Breakers costume ideas if you love parks and the outdoors

So you’re running Bay to Breakers and you still don’t have a costume idea? How about paying homage to the parklands you love in and around the city? Here are some easy costume ideas that will signal to everybody that right after this run, you’re ready for a hike.

Park Stewardship San Mateo intern Laurasia Holzman Smith.
A wild ride with San Mateo Park Stewardship

These parks, including Rancho Corral de Tierra, have shown me what it means to be resilient and persevere in the face of challenges and change.

Alert: Tunnel Closure to Restrict Headlands Access

The Baker-Barry Tunnel (aka the “Five-Minute Tunnel”), a main artery into the Marin Headlands, will be closed on January 2, 2017 for much-needed repairs and upgrades. Work is slated to last until early May, and visitors are strongly encouraged to make alternate plans.

A silver lupine brush at the Presidio Tunnel Tops, Golden Gate Bridge and Marin Headlands in the background.
Judy Doi

Judy's legacy has been transformational in ways that she herself probably didn’t even imagine.  As a gardens volunteer on Alcatraz, she knew that volunteerism promotes compassion and empathy.

Ranger Jace is holding up a a branch with redwood needles and pointing to it in their uniform.
Meet the Park Ranger: Turning to the trees with Ranger Jace 

Jace Ritchey never dreamed of becoming a park ranger, but today you'll find Ranger Jace greeting visitors and starring in social media posts from Muir Woods National Monument.

Volunteers at MLK Day of Service in 2018.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service: Looking back, moving forward

The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy staff, interns, and volunteers look forward to participating in this day of service every year.

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Camping Hacks from the Camping at the Presidio Staff

Looking forward to getting out and camping this summer? Here is a list of camping tips and tricks from our outdoor leaders and guides.

Camping at Rob Hill Campground on Baker Beach
Community Programs Bring People to Parks

There’s more to the Presidio than meets the eye. Community groups can visit this beautiful national park and learn about its natural resources—or even have park rangers share the experience by coming to their site. These adventures are part of our lineup of Community Group Programs offered by Crissy Field Center.

San Francisco Park Stewardship Intern Jonathan Howell
Meet new San Francisco Park Stewardship intern Jonathan Howell!

For the last few months you’ve been hearing from either Yakuta, Gabriel, or Jainita, but this month our team got bigger! Please welcome Jonathan Howell: A motorcycle-riding, mountain-climbing parks lover you’ll want to meet.