If you're a Star Wars fan visiting the San Francisco Bay Area, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) offers more than just breathtaking views — it’s a destination where nature and the galaxy far, far away meet.

Capture photos in our beautiful Golden Gate National Parks during the monthly photo walks.

The wetlands near the parking area at Rodeo Beach have been the focus of National Park Service and Parks Conservancy restoration efforts.

From the rolling hills of Marin to the rugged coastline of San Mateo, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area is your stadium, built for movement, play, and connection.

The Big Blue Whale sculpture is located at the west end of Crissy Field and will be free and open to the public October 13th, 2018 to January 13th, 2019. Below is the sign content accompanying the exhibition.

May 22 2013-May 26, 2014 | Crissy Field | sculpture

Eight large sculptures were displayed across Crissy Field from May 2013 to May 2014, with the Golden Gate Bridge serving as a source of inspiration and a narrative backdrop.

Learn more about the "Leave No Trace Seven Principles" to help minimize our actions may have on plants, animals, other people, and even entire ecosystems.

There was a weird and striking delay in Sharpshins.

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.