Warriors players aren’t the only living things to stand tall in Oakland. Tucked beyond…

Rolling hills, mountain panoramas, and towering redwoods said to be the largest in the…

So the whole family’s visiting and Muir Woods is full? Good thing it has…

We thought Canadians were modest—but it might be Nevadans. Great Basin National Park is…

Ready to play the slots? We’re not talking the casino kind. We mean exploring…

With tangled trails and unmarked spurs lawlessly winding up the rugged 1,898-foot Montara Mountain,…

It’s the most mountainous region in the Lower 48, and a road-tripper’s dream. Nevada…

Long hikes on a summer day call for a cooling-off period. Dip in! This…

Reach a new height and gain a round-the-compass panorama at El Sereno Open Space…

Wide-open coastal views, wildflowers, and a waterfall—get spring-loaded on a 6.5-mile (round-trip) hike that…

Wildflowers, hidden beaches, coastal forests, babbling creeks and awesome Pacific views are just a…

For an easy bike ride with enormous coastal views, head a few miles south…

Tucked in the Santa Cruz Mountains, Loch Lomond Recreation Area is known for its…

The big wild right in our backyard? You bet! San Francisco’s Glen Canyon Park is 62…