"It’s an escape from what’s going on out in the world," said Muir Woods visitor Barbi Martinez. "But it’s also a...

#8: San Francisco Golden Gate National Recreation Area includes spectacular spots such as the Presidio (forests, a lake...

Two peregrine falcons are doing what few creatures in history have decided to do — take up residence on Alcatraz by...

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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