With schools out for summer and the longest day of the year approaching with the official start of summer next week, it’s an ideal time to explore Peninsula parks and open spaces. Searching for new spots to check out? We asked local outdoors and environmental experts to tell us their all-time favorite hikes in the area. Here’s what they shared.
Read MoreFrom seaside daisies on the coast to poppies aplenty in Palo Alto, check out our guide to Peninsula preserves and trails showcasing native wildflowers.
Read MoreA new book on Big Basin reveals the important and untold role women played in preserving the redwoods, along with other new historical details.
Read MoreOften underrated for its fogbound climate, the lengthy but rewarding Pacifica Grand Tour Loop connects an incredible network of diverse trails - and it's dog-friendly
Read MoreSwitchbackr collects used adventure equipment and makes it more accessible.
Read MoreWhat to eat, where to hike and how much beer you should drink (just kidding, that’s up to you)
Read MoreThe Fifield-Cahill Ridge Trail shows you hidden sides of the Crystal Springs Reservoir on docent-led hikes (and best of all — it’s expanding!)
Read MoreHikes, boozy art classes and other outings. (Because you don’t really have quarantine as an excuse anymore.)
Read Morehelter in place forced them to explore close to home — now Dawn and Dan Page share their favorite hiking trails in a blog.
Read MoreYes, Big Basin was torched. But that doesn’t mean all of our beloved big trees are off limits. A wide dirt path winds through the Loma Mar redwoods, a hidden gem just past Memorial Park in San Mateo County. (Photo by Kate Bradshaw) When it comes to getting outside, there are few landscapes that help me get out of my head and feel like I’m escaping the world more than a grove ...
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