One of the most scenic and stunning trails in the West can be traversed without leaving San Francisco. This 6-mile "Grand Walk" hugs the coastline from the Cliff House to Fort Mason.

The Chinese artist's seven installations on America's most notorious island champion human rights and recall America's dark past

The 2009 Take Pride in America National Award was awarded to recipients in 10 different categories. The Parks Conservancy was recognized as an outstanding federal program and Terry Kreidler with the Golden Gate National Parks was a recipient in the federal land manager category.

Every autumn, the sky above the Marin Headlands just north of San Francisco becomes a raptor superhighway. Stand on Hawk Hill during the southward migration’s peak—from September 10 to October 10—and you can expect to see from dozens to hundreds of birds of prey in an hour.

Off the coast of San Francisco, millions of people pay to go to prison. They come to the island of Alcatraz to tour the dark cells of probably the most infamous American prison.

Gardens of Alcatraz tours allow visitors to stroll grounds once cultivated by convicts.

An installation featuring seven new sculpture, sound, and mixed-media works by Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei has opened on the historic prison island of Alcatraz.

Ocean Beach added to iconic artistic renderings of Golden Gate attractions

The swearing-in ceremony featured an American trifecta: citizenship, national parks, and public libraries.

Some libraries are getting young kids reading by taking the books outside.