Video

Two NPS staff members carry the Big Hat to the Alcatraz ferry.
Stories
A giant park ranger hat has caused quite the stir around the Golden Gate National Recreation Area—have you spotted it? This oversized, playful hat isn't just a sight to see, it has a fascinating history tied to visionary National Park Service rangers and a local community that champions welcome and...
A large group of cheerful teenagers excitingly cheer at Rob Hill Campground in the Presidio of San Francisco
Our Work
Through hands-on restoration projects, environmental workshops, and exploration of the Golden Gate national parks, the Urban Trailblazers (UTB) program offers young people rich combination of experiences.
An NPS ranger holds a sign that says "Gay and Lesbian Employees of the National Park Service" in the San Francisco Pride Parade.
Stories
On a Sunday in June 1972, spectators gathered in celebration to watch “gay horseback riders, marching bands, and drag queens throwing kisses” during the first ever “official” San Francisco Pride Parade. Twenty years later, when the Gay and Lesbian Alliance (GALA) was established in the National Park Service, members were...
Events
Access to Adventure Day is a family fun day that included music, games, cooking lessons, and the chance to explore the Presidio Tunnel Tops.
A Parks Conservancy staff member and a National Park Service staff member stand waving and smiling on East Beach next to a beach wheelchair.
Parks

Learn about the beach wheelchair program and beach wheelchair accessible shores...

Beach wheelchairs are available on-site at Stinson Beach, Muir Beach, Rodeo Beach, and Baker Beach.
A Peregrine Falcon fledgling looks at the screen, while its mother feeds the rest of the chicks with her tail to the camera.
Parks

Recap of the 2024 Peregrine Falcon nesting season on Alcatraz Island

Enjoy this recap of the 2024 Peregrine Falcon nesting season.
Parks
Tune into the livestream from The Rock to see their fledgling Peregrine Falcon family grow before your very eyes.
Redwood Renewal at Muir Woods: 'After' the removal of boulders and the installation of woody debris in Redwood Creek.
Video
Find out more about Redwood Renewal, a multi-year series of projects to protect the health and biodiversity of Muir Woods National Monument and the Redwood Creek watershed.
Our Work
The Adventure Guide program will help in supporting and welcoming audiences that come to explore the Presidio Tunnel Tops.