Our guide to health, fitness, and nature in San Francisco brings you everything including beautiful parks, outdoor activities, and some of the most picturesque places to clear your mind.
San Francisco is well known for its parks, and summer makes it the perfect time to explore the city's many scenic areas. SF Recreation and Parks, in collaboration with SF Children & Nature, recently c...
The California Coastal Trail (CCT) is a long-running public initiative first proposed in 1975, with the goal of building a continuous network of trails spanning the entire California coastline, from the M...
Mount Tamalpais, often called “Mount Tam,” is a striking mountain peak located about 17 miles north of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge. Widely considered an emblem of Marin County, the mountain is cele...
Back in 2018, Alpenglow Expeditions opened Lake Tahoe's first-ever via ferrata, opening up access to the towering Tram Face. And now, it's back open for summer 2026! Via ferrata, an Italian term meani...
Anytime there's a long weekend or holiday, we're in a good central area to check out some wonderful Bay Area escapes. Be sure to put these essential day trips from San Francisco on your to-do list for th...
National Geographic's new book, 100 Hikes of a Lifetime U.S.A., by Stephanie Pearson, lists the most scenic bucket-list trails in the United States. Luckily for Bay Area residents, one of them is our...
In the last few weeks, a massive sea lion has gone viral for sunbathing at San Francisco's famous Pier 39. The sea lion quickly captured the internet's heart and is affectionately known as "Chonkers" (a f...
This past April, National Geographic's Stephanie Pearson published 100 Hikes of a Lifetime U.S.A., which details the country's best bucket-list hiking trails. From the captivating descriptions to classic N...
The California State Parks Foundation just published the results of a 2026 vote across thousands of parkgoers throughout California, creating a final list of 12 winning parks with titles like the "best C...
A landmark hotel in San Francisco recently reopened after closing 6 years ago. The Huntington Hotel is located in Nob Hill, and is well known for its luxury spa, which has been renovated for the reopening...