When fog shrouds the Bay Area, Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve often stands as an island above the clouds. Russian Ridge is also an excellent trip for young families. The Audrey Rust & Mindego Gateway site offer one of the…
National Trails Day: Trail Building Behind the Scenes
National Trails Day celebrates America’s trails on June 6. The American Hiking Society sponsors the day, coordinates local events, and publicizes them. In turn local parks & trail groups organize volunteer trail builds across the US. What goes on behind…
Memorial Park & Redwoods: Best Bay Area Camping for Families
Introducing kids to camping & the outdoors can be tricky. Initial trips should compelling, fun, and close to encourage kids to embrace their next adventure. Memorial Park is my best recommendation for introducing kids to camping. My one year old recently…
Best California Long Distance Trails
California hosts many of America’s best long distance trails. The trails mirror California’s diversity, but the trails and routes all showcase the best of California and are over 30 miles in length. The trails range from the John Muir Trail…
Family Adventure: Cowell-Purisima Trail
Some trails are hidden in plain sight. I’ve driven past Cowell-Purisima trailhead’s distinctive yellow gates on CA 1 multiple times. My family remedied our oversight this past weekend. Our two boys under five had an outstanding visit on the trail…
Bay Area Escape: San Bruno Mountain County Park
San Bruno County & State Park stands as the Northern sentinel of the Santa Cruz mountains. The park’s 1314’ peak offers outstanding trail runs & hikes. It’s mutiple hiking options are great for adults & kids. The parks includes: Ridge…
Sweeney Ridge: I Can See for Miles & Miles
The Bay Area features some of the best coastal ridge trail hiking in the United States. Sweeney Ridge views could have inspired The Who and boasts : Unobstructed ridge views of the Pacific Ocean & Farallon Islands, SF Bay, Marin &…
Best Bay Area Parks for Kids
Where can families explore redwood forests, coastal mountains, Pacific Ocean tidepools, & coastal marshes all within a short drive from home? Where can families spot seals, whales, banana slugs, herds of deer, and thousands of migrating birds? Why the Bay…
23,000 Acre Bay Area Opportunity
Over 23,000 open space acres sit in the heart of the SF Peninsula. The area is closed to the public while being surrounded by other public space including: Pacifica & Sweeney Ridge (GGNRA) in the North Sawyer Camp Trail (San Mateo…
Pacifica Hike: Beaches, Whale Watching, Cliffs, & Taco Bell
Pacifica, CA is a quality destination – especially on a sunny winter day w/ – Significant open space on the coast & 1900’ Montara Mountain – Multi-sport activities like surfing, cycling, running, fishing, & whale watching – A fast food…