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California’s Wild Horses Can Be Yours for $1
Adorable, Deals, Outdoorsy Did you know that California has wild horses? There’s a very large population of wild horses located in the Modoc National Forest, and because of an overpopulation, they need new homes. Recently, several hundred Devil’s Garden wild horses were rounded up for adoption. Thanks to SFGate for sharing the unique opportunity to take more...
Four Ways to Enjoy Valentine’s Day in the Presidio
City Discoveries, Outdoorsy, Valentine's Day Pack a picnic and take your sweetie to the Presidio for romantic outdoorsy Valentine’s Day. Explore Lover’s Lane So-called for connecting love-struck soldiers with their sweethearts in town, the Presidio’s oldest footpath slopes between the stately Presidio Gate and the Main Post. Come take a walk with your love and be a more...
SF’s “Ride ‘N Roll” Slow Streets Art Hunt
Artsy Fartsy, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Things to Do Join in for an afternoon of walking, biking, scooting, roller skating and more safely along the Richmond District’s slow streets. Participate in a beautiful, people-first street-inspired art hunt that celebrates local writers, artists, & merchants. The Ride N’ Roll Slow Street Art Hunt kicks off on Saturday, February 13th in front more...
The Presidio’s Andy Goldsworthy “Spire” Sculpture Can Stay
Artsy Fartsy, Bay Area Updates, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy Sadly last June, Andy Goldsworthy’s 100-foot-tall wooden sculpture in The Presidio was damaged by fire. Thankfully, The Presidio just shared some good news. After being evaluated by The Presidio Trust’s own forester, a structural engineer and wood specialist, found the Spire to be stable, so it will be able to remain more...
SF’s Magnificent “Peak” Magnolia Bloom is Here
Museums / Cultural Institutions, Outdoorsy, What's Closed / What's Open 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 silver buds on the often bare branches of these elegant trees, many rare and more...
Golden Gate Park’s $2.4 Million Renovated Dog Park Opens
Brand New, New Parks, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, What's Closed / What's Open Calling all woofers, puppers, and doggos… The $2.4 million renovation of the Golden Gate Park Dog Training Area is complete, making it the premier puppy play area in the city. The trans-fur-mation includes brand new play surfaces, natural play equipment, pet drinking fountains and more. San Francisco’s largest fenced dog park more...
Pinnacles National Park Closes Due to Flooding & Rockfalls
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, Storm Watch, What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to KSBW for letting us know that Pinnacles National Park has had to close due to flooding and rockfalls over the roads caused by the latest “Atmospheric River” storm. Pinnacles National Park announced the park closure on Facebook on Thursday, January 28, and has been providing updates on their page. more...
SF’s Magnificent Magnolia Bloom Has Begun
Museums / Cultural Institutions, Outdoorsy, What's Closed / What's Open 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 silver buds on the often bare branches of these elegant trees, many rare and more...
Pacifica’s Pier Damaged by King Tides, Closes Immediately
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to Everything South City for letting us know that effective immediately Pacifica’s pier is now closed. The city of Pacifica recently released the following press release: Recently, the Northern California Coast experienced King Tides and large swells which affected Pacifica’s coastline. A combination of the high tides and large waves have more...
Free National Parks Day for MLK Day
Freebies, Outdoorsy, Things to Do Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. In honor of the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., National Park Service sites will have free admission for everyone on Monday, January 18, 2021, as the first fee more...
2020 Winter Lights Around The Bay
Holiday Lights, Outdoorsy, Things to Do, Uplifting Winter is coming. The holidays are just around the corner and we all could use a little extra holiday cheer to lift our spirits and start looking forward to the new year (and the end of 2020). While big tree lighting events and holiday festivals are mostly cancelled for this year more...
SF’s Ferry Service to Angel Island Might End
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy Because of the ongoing pandemic, Blue and Gold Fleet may end its ferry service from San Francisco to Angel Island due to declining sales. SFGate recently reported that the company filed a request to discontinue its service with the California Public Utilities Commission in September. Unfortunately, the options to get to Angel more...
Adorable Dolphins & Porpoises with Babies Spotted in SF Bay
Adorable, Outdoorsy Aww… The Marine Mammal Center captured not one, but two aquatic families out for a swim in the San Francisco Bay on Monday, Dec. 14. KRON4 shared the uplifting photos from The Marine Mammal Center whose Cetacean Field Research Team spotted two species with young calves in the waters on the more...
The Presidio Unveils Its Brand New Trail & Restored Wetland Ecosystem
Brand New, New Parks, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy The Presidio is getting a massive makeover that’ll be completed in fall 2021, but its newest section is opening this week. On December 18, the Presidio Trust will unveil to visitors seven acres of restored tidal marshland and a new pedestrian trail near San Francisco Bay, marking a significant milestone in more...
SF’s Newest Beach & Waterfront Park Now Open
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, City Discoveries, New Parks, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy A brand new park has opened in San Francisco. Linking the Mission Bay and Dogpatch neighborhoods, Crane Cove Park is a 7-acre bayfront park in the Port’s Southern Waterfront that’s transformed an inaccessible industrial shoreline into a stunning vista. The park is part of the Blue Greenway, a necklace of waterfront public more...
