San Francisco Garter Snake

Park Rangers Takeo Kishi, left, and Jasmine Reinhardt at Muir Woods.
Best Bay to Breakers costume ideas if you love parks and the outdoors

So you’re running Bay to Breakers and you still don’t have a costume idea? How about paying homage to the parklands you love in and around the city? Here are some easy costume ideas that will signal to everybody that right after this run, you’re ready for a hike.

A close up of the San Francisco Garter Snake
San Francisco Garter Snake

Most who appreciate wildlife will agree that the San Francisco garter snake is California’s most beautiful snake.

Mori Point
Community Celebrates Restoration at Mori Point, Coastal National Park Site in Pacifica

The spectacular coastal promontory of Mori Point, one of the newest sites in the Golden Gate National Parks, will host a celebration on April 26, 10 am to 1 pm, honoring the ongoing trail work and habitat restoration.

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