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Many struggles over Presidio bids
San Francisco Chronicle

Discussing the three semifinalists submitting final proposals to create a cultural venue to replace the Presidio's former commissary building, today's Sports Basement store.

Marin creek being restored to bring back coho
San Francisco Chronicle

Marin creek's $13 million restoration should give boost to coho

Muir Woods Celebrates First 100 Years as National Monument
San Francisco Chronicle

Recognizing Muir Woods' Centennial Year, the Chronicle takes an in-depth look at the national monument's past, present, and future, with special emphasis on the ecological complexities and challenges in the Redwood Creek watershed.

Muir Woods Named to National Register of Historic Places
San Francisco Chronicle

This Chronicle article covers the Muir Woods Centennial by focusing on its new place on the National Register of Historic Places. The designation recognizes Muir Woods' enduring significance as "the birthplace of the modern conservation movement."

New Presidio trail honors S.F.'s maritime past
San Francisco Chronicle

A newly built trail and boardwalk on the southern edge of the Presidio is as much a window into San Francisco's maritime history as it is a path through restored sand dunes and coastal habitat.

Plan Your Trip Around Outdoor Adventures
San Francisco Chronicle

The Bay Area has 275 significant parks with 7,500 miles of trails, 25 waterfalls, a dozen mountain peaks with stellar lookouts, 10 redwood forests, 45 lakes with public access, 20 fishing piers, 100 miles of ocean frontage with dozens of secluded beaches, the bay and its open waters. Here are the top 10 parks and recreation destinations.

Plants that Make the Birds Feel At Home
San Francisco Chronicle

The San Francisco Chronicle profiles Mark and JoAnn Zlatunich, who have transformed their backyard into native habitat for flora and fauna. Parks Conservancy volunteers learn about and participate in habitat restoration and native-plant propagation.

Presidio Opening its Vistas to the Public
San Francisco Chronicle

In advance of the opening of the new Crissy Field Overlook, this article updates progress on how the Haas, Jr. Fund gift to the Parks Conservancy is creating a world-class trail network and spectacular "contemplative spaces" in the Presidio.

Profile: Frank Dean, GGNRA superintendent
San Francisco Chronicle

Frank Dean, General Superintendent of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, is the head man at the biggest urban park in the country.

Public-private partnership campaign to boost parks
San Francisco Chronicle

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell outlined a major push Thursday to inspire children and teenagers to enjoy the outdoors and chose to announce the campaign at Crissy Field because the nearly 80,000-acre Golden Gate National Recreation Area is the nation's youth programs leader