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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.
California poppies seen in the Golden Gate national parks.
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Make sure you preserve the bloom in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area! Check out some of our top picks for trails that have wildflowers without the crowds.
The view from the Alcatraz Cruises boat to Alcatraz Island.
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Get a sneak peek at new things to find on the island as we celebrate 50 years of Alcatraz being open to the public as a national park site.
Seal Rocks seen in the Pacific Ocean near San Francisco's Lands End.
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A sign at Lands End states: "Terrains that have been shaped by human activity in response to nature have a name—cultural landscapes." Here's a sampling of what you can learn on one of our member tours of the area.
Stairs down to Black Sands Beach
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Beach
You’ll feel like a pirate as you descend the steps to the black sand on this hidden beach in the Marin Headlands.