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"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...

Rare Snow Falls on Mt. Hamilton with More ExpectedRare Snow Falls on Mt. Hamilton with More Expected
By - posted 12/27/2021
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, Storm Watch

By Keith Burbank, Bay City News Snow fell on Mt. Hamilton and likely on other higher elevations of the Bay Area overnight and more could be on the way, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service said Monday morning. The weather service does not have cameras tracking snowfall but alertwildfire.org does and more...

Lawsuit Wants SF to Reopen Golden Gate Park's "Slow Streets" to CarsLawsuit Wants SF to Reopen Golden Gate Park’s “Slow Streets” to Cars
By - posted 12/17/2021
Causes, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, San Francisco

A group of San Francisco residents filed a lawsuit on Thursday, seeking to force the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department to reopen streets within Golden Gate Park that were closed off to vehicles during the pandemic. In addition to the Recreation and Park Department, the lawsuit also names the Recreation more...

SF's First Ever Full Moon "Howl" is December 18SF’s First Ever Full Moon “Howl” is December 18
By - posted 12/16/2021
Brand New, Fairs & Festivals, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

Come on out for an “only in San Francisco” event to exorcise 2021. Join legendary psychedelic rock band Moonalice and a host of “Masters and Mistresses of Howling” for a cathartic release under the last full moon of 2021. The full moon will be visible (stay away Karl) starting around 4:30pm more...

Bay Area Ridge Trail is Now 400 Miles LongBay Area Ridge Trail is Now 400 Miles Long
By - posted 12/7/2021
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches

The Bay Area Ridge Trail has now reached 400 miles long, thanks to the recent addition of 3.5 miles in El Sereno Open Space Preserve. After more than 30 years since the first dedication, there are now 400 miles of Ridge Trail open and ready to explore. This section of trail offers more...

New Monarch Butterfly Habitat Coming to Mountain ViewNew Monarch Butterfly Habitat Coming to Mountain View
By - posted 12/7/2021
Brand New, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches

Mountain View is using a grant from Google to create new habitat for monarch butterflies at the city’s Shoreline Park. The $30,000 grant will help the city develop and maintain three “pollinator” habitats on nearly 8 acres in the city’s popular wildlife and recreation area, city officials announced Monday. “We’ve been more...

Peak Fall Colors Hit San FranciscoPeak Fall Colors Hit San Francisco
By - posted 12/6/2021
City Insight, Outdoorsy, San Francisco

The fall color is at its peak right now at San Francisco Botanical Garden… we’re told this should last just only 2 weeks. The Garden expects the peak colors to last through the second week of December. While the color of the leaves in San Francisco will never be confused for more...

6 Signs of Winter in SF's Presidio6 Signs of Winter in SF’s Presidio
By - posted 12/4/2021
Outdoorsy, San Francisco

Winter is almost here, and the earlier rains have begun to coax seeds to sprout to life. Creatures like birds and banana slugs are active and visible, and the park is looking green. To embrace the season, we have six signs of the season, and some great ideas to experience more...

Golden Gate Park's "Winter Lights" Glowing Forest is HereGolden Gate Park’s “Winter Lights” Glowing Forest is Here
By - posted 12/2/2021
Brand New, Holiday Lights, Holidays, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

Join us for a new tradition this holiday season! Explore Golden Gate Park from sundown to 10 p.m. each night to experience an illuminated journey to delight the whole family. Make your way from “Uncle John’s Tree” at McLaren Lodge to Entwined in Peacock Meadow, then from the glowing Conservatory of more...

SF's Zeitgeist Just Took Down Half Their Beer Garden Plastic BarriersSF’s Zeitgeist Just Took Down Half Their Beer Garden Plastic Barriers
By - posted 11/25/2021
Bay Area Favorites, Outdoor Dining, Outdoorsy, San Francisco

Need to escape your family and grab an outdoor beer? Zeitgeist are having special Thanksgiving Day hours, opening from 2pm to 9pm on Thursday. Also, they just announced that they’ve removed the plastic barriers on the outdoor picnic tables in half of their beer garden. They’ve left a few barriers still more...

Food Trucks Coming to SF's Great HighwayFood Trucks Coming to SF’s Great Highway
By - posted 11/23/2021
Brand New, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department today announced the launch of a three-month pilot program for food trucks on the Upper Great Highway during days the roadway is closed to vehicle traffic, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department announced today. Viva Vegan, a plant-based burger truck, began serving its more...

East Bay Park District's "Free Park Day" for 'Green Friday' (Nov. 26)East Bay Park District’s “Free Park Day” for ‘Green Friday’ (Nov. 26)
By - posted 11/23/2021
East Bay, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches

For the past seven years, the East Bay Regional Park District has celebrated Green Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, as a healthy outdoor alternative to Black Friday holiday shopping. To encourage time in nature, the Park District is again making Green Friday a free park day, meaning all district fees are more...

Oakland's Brand New 2021 "Town Nights" Parks FestivalOakland’s Brand New 2021 “Town Nights” Parks Festival
By - posted 11/22/2021
East Bay, Fairs & Festivals, Oakland, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, Police Reform, Uplifting

On Monday, November 22, Oakland’s Department of Violence Prevention is kicking off the 2021 Town Nights events at eight locations across the city of Oakland. According to the flyer there will be free food, games, sports, entertainment and more. Town Nights events aim to change community norms around violence through community engagement, more...