Parks

Elderly couple poses for a selfie before the Golden Gate Bridge at Presidio Tunnel Tops.
Health Benefits of Nature

Enjoying the wonders of the outdoors is a small act that has big health benefits.

Close up photo of a peach colored rose 'Buff Beauty' from the Historic Gardens of Alcatraz
Roses of Alcatraz Historic Gardens

Resident families introduced roses to Alcatraz during the military era, between 1850 and 1934. Surprisingly, roses thrived under these conditions and soon filled Alcatraz’s first gardens.

A historical photo of an incarcerated gardener watering plants in the gardens of Alcatraz.
Alcatraz Incarcerated Gardeners

Learn about the stories of Alcatraz Island's incarcerated gardeners.

A red and gray San Francisco Muni bus parked at a station in the Presidio
Transit to Trails: How to take public transportation to GGNRA parks

Sometimes it can be tricky navigating from point A to point B, so we’ve outlined our favorite routes that offer ease of access and stunning park adventures.

5 light-wood junior ranger badges are seen sitting on a log.
Junior ranger badges: How to catch 'em all in the GGNRA

The junior ranger program is meant to spark curiosity in the natural world for kids. And once that curiosity gets sparked, just get ready for a torrent of questions an adult would never ask.

A broken boardwalk is seen at Stinson Beach following storms in early 2023.
What the storms revealed: Next steps for Stinson Beach, Ocean Beach, Tennessee Valley

You never know what will be revealed in the wake of a storm: It might be a shipwreck, a message in a bottle, or a message about the future. 

Person walking along Ocean Beach, in front of Cliff House, with snowy Marin Headlands in Background
Photos: Snow Day in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area!

In the characteristically temperate Bay Area, snow rarely falls along the ridges of the GGNRA. But in 1976, the Marin Headlands and Mount Tamalpais were dusted with a light layer of snow—truly a once-in-a-lifetime scene to behold.

A boardwalk at Muir Woods
Three hikes among California's coast redwoods for all abilities

Easy, moderate, and difficult hike options to enjoy Coast Redwoods in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

Pirates Cove Trail
'10 best trails in the Bay Area': Here are the GGNRA picks

The San Francisco Chronicle released a list of the "10 best hiking trails in the Bay Area, according to 600,000 reviews." We're lucky enough to have several of the trail options right here in the GGNRA and within the One Tam footprint.

Muir Woods trail closure signage
Trail Closures and Park Updates

Park improvement projects and weather-related events sometimes result in temporary closures and detours of trails around the parks.  Learn about current closures.

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