Often 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 ...
Read MoreHike, bike, run and explore the Peninsula — and maybe pick up some free swag along the way A bicyclist rides on the trails during sunset at the Enid W. Pearson Arastradero Preserve. (Photo by Veronica Weber) Even in the best of years, it’s widely acknowledged that New Year’s resolutions, especially those focused on fitness, are hard to keep. Many resolutions last no longer than a few weeks. So with gyms shut down ...
Read MoreLost & found: How Carol Kiparsky and Ian Irwin survived without food, water or phones until being found by a cadaver dog. Story by Sue Dremann / Photos by Magali Gauthier Ian Irwin and Carol Kiparsky in their backyard in Palo Alto on Dec. 2, 2020. (Photo by Magali Gauthier) The late afternoon hike from their vacation cottage wasn’t supposed to take more than 15 minutes. For Palo Altans Carol Kiparsky and Ian ...
Read MoreTake a hike, tour a graveyard…chase down the ice cream man? It’s the 650’s guide to an eventful (but socially-distanced) Turkey Day vacay. (Clockwise from top:) Harley Farms in Pescadero; a double soft serve cone (with sprinkles) from Mister Softee; A recent Sunday sunset on Pacifica’s Mori Ridge trail; the stained-glass ceilings of the mausoleum at Cypress Lawn. (Photos by Philip Wartena,;Elena Kadvany; Kate Bradshaw; & Charles Russo) Well, it’s no surprise ...
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