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Alcatraz Island to reopen Monday after being closed five months due to pandemic
San Jose Mercury News

The move comes after the National Park Service, which owns Alcatraz, has been steadily reopening other national parks...

Alcatraz’s gardens are flourishing, against all odds
National Geographic

Here’s how a desolate rock in the middle of San Francisco Bay became a tourist hotspot—and horticultural haven.

Tourism Trickles Back as SF Recommends (But Doesn't Require) a Quarantine for Holiday Season Travelers
KQED

"There's less people around, so you can kind of enjoy San Francisco almost like a local," said Santos, standing in line...

Rare Rose Rediscovered on Alcatraz 30 Years Ago Teaches Resilience Today
KQED

The Rock's is full of unexpected finds, among them is a rare and tenacious rose. And this rose has a remarkable story.

Crissy Field has new neighbors — 7 acres of tidal wetlands and a hilltop park-to-be
San Francisco Chronicle

“Seeing the return of natural landscapes is a very inspiring thing,” said Christine Lehnertz, president and CEO of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, which has worked to bring these and other projects in the Presidio to pass. “One piece at a time adds up to so much more.”

Alcatraz reopens again after three-month closure
SF Gate

Almost 150 people braved the cold and boarded the first ferry in more than three months to visit Alcatraz on the morning...

Alcatraz reopens for indoor tours after yearlong closure
San Francisco Chronicle

Alcatraz, the historic island prison off San Francisco, opened up Monday for a limited number of indoor tours, which had...

Marin project aims to save monarch butterflies
Marin Independent Journal

The National Park Service, Marin County Parks and community partners including One Tam and the Golden Gate National Park...

Bay Area Parks Receive Millions in Stimulus Cash
KTVU

Responding to news of stimulus money tabbed for Golden Gate National Parks, KTVU visits Dias Ridge in the Marin Headlands???site of future trail and habitat work. The segment includes on-site interviews with Sharon Farrell of the Parks Conservancy and Steve Griswold with the National Park Service.

Famed Redwood Forest Celebrating Centennial
KTVU

KTVU News covers the Muir Woods Centennial celebration with a closer look at the William Kent story and his legacy of philanthropy and conservation. The segment features interviews with Kent's grandchildren.