Hold on to your hats! A giant park ranger hat has caused quite the stir around the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA)—have you spotted it?

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.

Alcatraz Island is more than a former prison—it’s a powerful civic space that connects past struggles to present challenges.

This year, the I-YEL Identity Project was inspired by the seminal work author Octavia E. Butler.

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It’s time for an adventure—in the pages of a book or on a path through our parks! Learn about free and fun Summer Stride activities including mindful experiences in nature, author talks and book giveaways, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) learning and more.