Enjoying the wonders of the outdoors is a small act that has big health benefits.

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.

Roy's Redwoods Preserve is a magical place, home to especially large redwood trees and other inhabitants like the California giant salamander. It's one of only four parks in Marin County to enjoy old-growth redwoods, and the only one accessible to people of all abilities.

A prescribed fire was conducted at Rock Spring in October 2023 as part of Marin Water’s approach to a more resilient, ecologically healthy watershed.

Two closed-off stairwells lead down from the first floor of the Alcatraz Cellhouse to a lower, blocked-off basement level called the Citadel, one of the earliest structures on Alcatraz. Through the digital resources on this page, this site and its history can be observed and interpreted virtually. 

November is Native American Heritage Month, a chance for us all to reflect on the contributions and wisdoms of the original stewards of these colonized lands.

In partnership with the Student Conservation Association, the Parks Conservancy Pathways Program offers a variety of 6-month internship opportunities working with diverse teams across the parks.

These are the stories of the people who were the original stewards of the lands that are now the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Find videos and stories highlighting that history and its connections to today.