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101 Acres to be Donated to Mount Diablo State Park101 Acres to be Donated to Mount Diablo State Park
By - posted 2/25/2022
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, East Bay, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches

CEMEX USA announced today that after six years of collaboration and discussion, the company is intending to donate 101 acres of undeveloped land to the State of California which are expected to become part of Mount Diablo State Park. The tract of land that is intended to be donated is located more...

SF's "Sunday Streets" Block Parties Are Back for 2022 (April-October)SF’s “Sunday Streets” Block Parties Are Back for 2022 (April-October)
By - posted 2/24/2022
Bay Area Favorites, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Outdoorsy, San Francisco

Sunday Streets SF will be returning in 2022 with the program’s big, beautiful mile plus long routes running from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm in six historic neighborhoods between April and September. And the second annual “Phoenix Day” will be celebrated citywide on October 16th, 2022. Inspired by the Ciclovía in more...

Oakland Hit a Record-Breaking 78 Degrees Yesterday; Record High Temps to ContinueOakland Hit a Record-Breaking 78 Degrees Yesterday; Record High Temps to Continue
By - posted 2/10/2022
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy

Three high-temperature records were set Wednesday in the Bay Area and more records could be coming soon. Record highs were recorded in Oakland at 78 degrees, breaking the 74 set in 2006; in Salinas, where it was 83, breaking the 2018 record of 81; and Richmond tied the record 75 set more...

Dolores Park Playground Finally Reopens After RenovationsDolores Park Playground Finally Reopens After Renovations
By - posted 2/8/2022
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, Reopening, San Francisco

Dolores Park’s Helen Diller Playground has finally reopened. The playground was closed in June 2021 which was supposed to be a 3-month closure for repairs, but the renovations took longer than expected, Mission Local notes. San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department took to Twitter to announce the reopening and thanked everyone for more...

SF's New Plan for India Basin Waterfront ParkSF’s New Plan for India Basin Waterfront Park
By - posted 2/5/2022
Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

Bayview-Hunters Point community members with the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department and its partners recently announced a landmark plan to ensure a waterfront park will benefit current Bayview-Hunters Point residents while preserving the culture and identity of the historic neighborhood. The India Basin Waterfront Park Project Equitable Development Plan (EDP) more...

SF's Easter In the Park & Hunky Jesus Contest is Back for 2022SF’s Easter In the Park & Hunky Jesus Contest is Back for 2022
By - posted 2/3/2022
Bay Area Favorites, Easter, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, Reopening, San Francisco

For the first time in two years, the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, the kabuki-inspired cross-dressing nuns-of-fun, are planning a comeback of their annual Easter Sunday in the Park at Dolores Park for 2022. The Sisters Easter Celebration at Dolores Park Sunday, April 17, 2022 | 10 to 4pm Mission Dolores Park, 19th & Dolores more...

Golden Gate Park's "Winter Lights" Glowing Forest Ends February 1stGolden Gate Park’s “Winter Lights” Glowing Forest Ends February 1st
By - posted 1/27/2022
Goodbye, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

Most good things come to an end. Some of the winter lights that have been up since December 2nd are coming to an end on February 1, 2022. “Winter Lights,” a full acre of trees lit up near 6th Ave will both be saying goodbye after two months of lighting more...

Sonoma County's Hood Mountain Regional Park Gets 120 Acre ExpansionSonoma County’s Hood Mountain Regional Park Gets 120 Acre Expansion
By - posted 1/24/2022
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy

By Katy St. Clair, Bay City News Foundation Sonoma County Regional Parks officials have announced the acquisition of 120 acres on the western flank of Hood Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve near Santa Rosa. The area, known as Cougar Landing, will preserve wildlife habitat, offer new recreation opportunities and support more...

Napa's Free Lighted Art Festival Returns (Jan. 15 - Mar. 13)Napa’s Free Lighted Art Festival Returns (Jan. 15 – Mar. 13)
By - posted 1/20/2022
Artsy Fartsy, Fairs & Festivals, Outdoorsy

The Napa Lighted Art Festival is a celebration of creative arts, technology and lights, and supports innovative techniques using light and light technologies as a growing art medium. This walkable outdoor experience is FREE in downtown Napa featuring eight lighted art sculptures for eight weeks. Bring the family and experience the more...

Yosemite Tests New Lottery for Summer 2022 Campground ReservationsYosemite Tests New Lottery for Summer 2022 Campground Reservations
By - posted 1/18/2022
Brand New, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, Travel

The National Park Service is piloting a lottery system for Yosemite’s North Pines Campground reservations for arrival dates during peak season from July 21 through September 14, 2022. Winners aka successful lottery applicants will have an opportunity to make a reservation for campsites in North Pines Campground during an early access more...

Critically Endangered Salmon Return to Bay Area Thanks to Record RainfallCritically Endangered Salmon Return to Bay Area Thanks to Record Rainfall
By - posted 1/13/2022
Outdoorsy, Uplifting

By Olivia Wynkoop, Bay City News Foundation Hundreds of salmon are returning to Bay Area streams for the first time in years, all thanks to the region’s record-high levels of rain in October. The early rain coincided with adult Chinook salmon’s fall-run migration back to freshwater, California Department of Fish and more...

SF's New "Battery Bluff" Park Opens in the Presidio Spring 2022SF’s New “Battery Bluff” Park Opens in the Presidio Spring 2022
By - posted 1/12/2022
New Parks, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

This spring, The Presidio is getting ready to unveil a new visitor destination on top of the Presidio Parkway tunnels along Lincoln Boulevard near San Francisco National Cemetery. As part of the project, they’re also restoring surrounding parklands from the new 6-acre Battery Bluff down to Cavalry Bowl and the more...

"King Tides" of 7+ Feet Coming to San Francisco Bay (Jan. 2-3)“King Tides” of 7+ Feet Coming to San Francisco Bay (Jan. 2-3)
By - posted 12/30/2021
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches

The next “King Tides” are coming to the Bay Area on January 2-3 with tides expected as high as 7.22 feet. According to tide-forecast.com the peak tides should occur around 10:16 am on Sunday. January 2 and again around 11:07 am on Monday, January 3. What are King Tides? According to the NOAA, “A more...

SF's Very First Magnolias of 2022 Are BloomingSF’s Very First Magnolias of 2022 Are Blooming
By - posted 12/29/2021
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

Thanks to San Francisco Botanical Garden for sharing the news that the first of their beautiful magnolias are blooming. One of San Francisco’s most breathtaking natural marvels, the annual bloom of more than 200 rare and historic magnolias with trees reaching 80 feet, is typically at its peak from mid-January through March at the SF Botanical Garden. Velvety more...

California Hosts 50+ "First Day Hikes" on New Year's Day 2022California Hosts 50+ “First Day Hikes” on New Year’s Day 2022
By - posted 12/29/2021
Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches

What a better way kick start the new year than by getting some fresh air and enjoying the outdoors with the Annual First Day Hikes. California State Parks will participate at parks across the state in this national-led effort that encourages individuals and families to experience the beautiful natural and more...