From childhood, many of the stories we’re told about nature are cautionary tales. These bedtime stories frighten us with the horrors one may find if we dare venture into the woods alone. Especially for young girls and marginalized folks, these …
California State Parks is inviting Californians to kick-start the new year in a healthy way by getting fresh air and enjoying the outdoors with annual First-Day Hikes on Jan. 1, 2023. More than 50 California state parks are participating, 12 …
Redwood forests are great places to connect with nature, friends, and family, especially over the holidays. Check out these highly rated hikes in the San Francisco Bay Area according to alltrails.com. Bootjack Trail Loop Mount Tamalpais State Park / Muir …
With towering trees and fresh, oxygen-rich air, redwood forests have the power to inspire and enhance the well-being of all people. Our new, free e-guide provides an accessibility overview of 15 redwood and giant sequoia parks.
In partnership with Save the Redwoods League, Bothe-Napa Valley State Park is offering two hikes; one in the day, and one at night! Learn more at: https://napaoutdoors.org/join-us-october-13th-nature-hike-night-hike-bothe-napa-valley-state-park/ Day Hike: 10am at the Redwood Trailhead Night Hike: 7pm at the Redwood …
In partnership with Save the Redwoods League, Bothe-Napa Valley State Park is offering two hikes; one in the day, and one at night! Learn more at: https://napaoutdoors.org/join-us-october-13th-nature-hike-night-hike-bothe-napa-valley-state-park/ Day Hike: 10am at the Redwood Trailhead Night Hike: 7pm at the Redwood …
Celebrate Latino Conservation Week! Latino Conservation Week (external link) is national week of activities from July 14 through July 22 that shine a spotlight on the Latino community’s strong conservation values and provide access for Latinos (and others) to get …
American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day® (NTD) is a celebration of America’s magnificent Trail System, occurring annually on the first Saturday in June (June 2, 2018). People across the US will set out to improve 2,802 miles of trail—the distance …
Celebrate Father’s Day with a family-friendly foray for fatherly figures and their youngsters. Frolic through the redwood forest, finding flora and fauna. And finish at the park’s playground. Stroller friendly. Info: (510) 544-3187 Where: Redwood Regional Park When: June 17, …
Fool each other with truths and falsehoods about nature and science. Hike 3.5 moderate miles through beautiful redwood forest (that part’s true) as we share, trick and guess. 10+ yrs. Info: (510) 544-3187 Where: Roberts Regional Park When: April 1, …
Caffeinate your brain with locally roasted coffees and take a short walk to listen for birds just back from vacation down South. One flat, paved mile. BYOBM (binoculars and mug), or borrow ours. 18+. Registration is required. Fee: $3 per …
Fungal Fruiting Bodies of the North Coast of California is brought to you by California State Parks, a Centennial Lead Partner. September 8, 2018 4 pm – 4:45 pm (~45 min) Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park Meet at: Prairie Creek …
Flowering Plants of Redwood National and State Parks is brought you by California State Parks, a Centennial Lead Partner. May 12, 2018 4 pm – 4:45 pm (~45 min) Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park Meet at: Prairie Creek Visitor Center …
Beach Rocks and Minerals of the North Coast of California is brought you by California State Parks, a Centennial Lead Partner. February 10, 2018 4 pm – 4:45 pm (~45 min) Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park Meet at: Prairie Creek …
We here in California are all pretty relieved by the rain and snow we have received this winter. Our plants are starting to bounce back, we can go skiing again, and our shoes are actually getting muddy when we hike …
For many of us, time on the trail is a treasured respite from the constant connectedness of our day-to-day lives; a chance to get away from technology and be unreachable for a while. But there are many who see that …
Life is already too short to waste on speed. I have a friend who’s always in a hurry; he never gets anywhere. Walking makes the world much bigger and thus more interesting. You have time to observe the details. – …
