When the sun sets, the skies above our parks illuminate with an ever-changing tapestry of planets, stars, constellations, and galaxies – many visible to the naked eye. If you know where to look, the GGNRA offers stargazers an endless well of magic to observe year-round.
‘Tis the season for a 3-hour outdoor adventure "Family HoliDAY" packed with fun, wow and discovery. The Golden Gate National Recreation Area in the San Francisco Bay Area is a perfect destination for multigenerational families looking to create unforgettable hikes and memories.
The first on-site center dedicated to telling the stories of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Center welcomes visitors, provides orientation and information services, houses exhibits, and offers high-quality commemorative and interpretive merchandise.
Restoration at Hawk Hill has helped enhance endangered Mission blue butterfly habitat and prevent further degradation of historic structures by removing non-native invasive trees and restoring the native grassland. The project included new and enhanced trails, visitor amenities and signs, and continued habitat restoration and historic resource protection.
“Not everybody can be famous but everybody can be great, because greatness is determined by service.” ~ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Join us as we celebrate the Civil Rights leader’s life and legacy with volunteer projects from Friday, January 16 - Monday, January 19, 2026.
Alcatraz City Cruises is offering a “Buy One, Get One 50% Off” ticket promotion to all California residents for the Alcatraz Day Tours on select 2025-2026 dates!
