For more than a century, gardens were an important part of everyday life for officers, families, and prisoners confined to Alcatraz.

Fall Migration, 2022 season report

How far does a Broad-winged Hawk fly? What's on a Merlin's migration menu? See what we're learning about birds of prey.

The coastal parklands of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) in San Francisco County and Marin County have a beach escape for everyone. See the list of the GGNRA's best beaches in the San Franisco Bay Area.

Fall is a favorite season in the national parks of the Bay Area: Sunny days, raptors overhead, and maybe even a yellow leaf or two.

Now more than ever, we must stand together to keep our parks thriving. Let’s protect them for future generations.

The national parks surrounds the bustling, urban setting of Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo. But for a number of folks with disabilities, park trails can be intimidating. Here are some of our recommendations!