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Looking for a meaningful memento (or a perfect gift!) from the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA)? Seeking a scrumptious snack, or a place to pitch your tent? Or do you simply have a burning question about Civil War-era brick masonry, chaparral habitat restoration, or 16th-century maritime history? Park stores,...
Tam Van at Rock Spring Trailhead
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These self-guided walks offer a glimpse into what forests need to be healthy, and how our One Tam partnership is working to address these threats on our public lands, improve forest health, and evolve our understanding of caring for forests.
Scenic view overlooking the beach and bluffs of Fort Funston stretching out to the pacific ocean and gorgeous sunset
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The GGNRA's best beaches in San Francisco and Marin

The coastal parklands of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) in San Francisco County and Marin County have a beach escape for everyone. See the list of the GGNRA's best beaches in the San Franisco Bay Area.

Peregrine Falcon with chicks
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For the first time, you can see the fledgling family of Peregrine Falcons growing up on Alcatraz! See expert tips how to spot these birds of prey while visiting the island.
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Tune into the livestream from The Rock to see their fledgling Peregrine Falcon family grow before your very eyes.
 A peregrine falcon with its chicks in a rocky nest on Alcatraz Island in spring 2024.
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Tune into the livestream from Alcatraz to see the fledgling Peregrine Falcon family grow before your very eyes.
Person in red jacket with a blue backpack talking down the pathway at Point Bonita Lighthouse.
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Getting out into nature should be fun, accessible, and affordable. That’s why we’re here to help with a guide on how to plan and prepare for the most popular activity in the parks: day hiking.
Flowers at the Alcatraz Gardens
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Among the surviving ornmental plants are daffodils, fuchsias, agapanthus, pelargoniums, various succulents, fig trees, apple trees, walnut trees, artichokes, scented bearded iris and roses.
Graphical illustration of a mountain lion from Favianna Rodriguez
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Download these colorful backgrounds for your video chats through Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet.
Sign saying "Smash and Grab Hotspot"
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Preparation is key when planning a safe and memorable visit to any park.