Chris Lehnertz, President and CEO of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, was recently honored with the Fran P. Mainella Award by the Clemson University Institute for Parks in recognition of her long-standing commitment to diversity and inclusion in our nation’s parks.

The Golden Gate National Recreation Area is America's most visited national park. It includes more than 84,000 acres of some of the most valuable real estate in the world and it belongs to every single one of us. And it didn't become a reality by accident. Learn about the dedicated, civic-minded people who made this Uncommon Common Good a reality we can all treasure.

Our best public building this decade is easy to miss – a visitor’s center for the Golden Gate National Recreation Area perched on the bluff above Sutro Baths.

A dose of green can go a long way in a bustling metropolis: Better access to nature, even just your local park, helps...

The Golden Gate National Recreation Area is the most-visited site in the National Park System, with more than 23.5...

An ode to the Sweeney Ridge hike which includes some steep climbs and remarkable views on the way to the San Francisco...

The egret has landed, thanks to the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, which offers eight landscapes, including two...

Although many trails and parks are currently inaccessible or impractical to visit due to social distancing guidelines...

One in seven women in the US experiences postpartum depression, according to the National Perinatal Association. More...

Predictions of a mental health crisis following on COVID-19’s heels present not only a challenge for the health care...