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.
Did you know that California State Parks are free to visit today, Martin Luther King Jr. Day? On Friday, Governor Newsom directed over 200 participating state parks to offer free admission in honor of Dr. Martin Luther...
California Cavern is an extensive limestone cavern system in the Sierra Nevada foothills, famous for its Gold Rush history and magnificent network of underground passages. The cave is comprised of multiple interconnecte...
“Whale season” in California lasts nearly all year, but gray whales dominate the scene in winter and spring, undertaking the longest migration of any mammal. Between December and February, about 15,000 gray whales jour...
Just over an hour down the coast from San Francisco, Año Nuevo State Park makes for a fun and easy local day trip. It's famous for housing one of the world's largest mainland northern colonies. While the elephant sea...
Over 20 research and conservation organizations from four countries are currently collaborating on a revolutionary new monarch butterfly tracking study. Scientists tagged 400 of the delicate insects with ultralight tra...
High in the Sierra Nevada, just a few miles from , sits Echo Lake, a California alpine community and trailhead area that provides fantastic access to the Desolation Wilderness. The area is popular for snowshoeing and c...
Any drive along (Highway 1) is a memorable experience, whether you're a lifelong Californian or a first-time visitor. The route delivers spectacular ocean views from Mendocino all the way down to Dana Point. Among High...
Just a short drive down Highway 1, Devil's Slide is one of the most breathtaking yet accessible worth visiting near San Francisco. The decommissioned section of Highway 1 is now a paved 1.3-mile walking path overlookin...
Pattie Gonia is on her way to San Francisco! The popular environmentalist and drag queen embarked on a 100-mile backpacking trip in California to raise $1 million for 8 BIPOC and Queer environmental nonprofits. As of T...
In June of 2024, Dos Rios State Park became to open in about 10 years, located west of Modesto at the confluence of the Tuolumne and San Joaquin rivers. The park was developed with a $40 million project to restore the...