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Golden Gate Park’s New 34,000 sqft Plant Nursery to Open in 2022
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy San Francisco Botanical Garden is getting a brand new plant nursery which will open in Spring 2022. They just released the renderings of the new plant nursery and gave a brief announcement on Facebook: After years of hard work, a new plant nursery is finally underway at the Botanical Garden. Scheduled to more...
Should SF Keep GG Park’s “Entwined” Lighted Forest Forever?
Artsy Fartsy, City Discoveries, Have Your Voice Heard, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy A petition has started, with over 1,200 signatures so far, to keep Entwined in Golden Gate Park. The Entwined installation creates a whimsical wonderland where visitors can explore paths and sit under a grove of three entwined sculptural trees while practicing social distancing. Want Entwined to Stay? Sign the Petition The trees range from more...
Cherry Blossoms Are Blooming in SF’s Union Square
Bay Area Updates, City Insight, Outdoorsy, Wow Spring has sprung in San Francisco. See Union Square’s beautiful Cherry Blossoms have started blooming now, but the peak is yet to come. Spring has Sprung in Union Square 🌸🌸🌸 Cherry blossom season is here- our little trees are still young and blooming so peak blossoming is yet to come. pic.twitter.com/3k6K58PjVN — Union more...
Red Bull Raid: Freestyle Ski & Snowboard Contest at Lake Tahoe
Fairs & Festivals, Outdoorsy, Wow Red Bull Raid Returns to Squaw Valley to Celebrate Local Tahoe-area Rippers The one-of-a-kind all-out endurance and freestyle ski and snowboard event caps off a unique season and applauds those who made it possible. Red Bull Raid–the only freeride event in the United States that blends the endurance aspect of competitive uphill more...
50 Ft. Humpback Whale Seen in SF Bay
Bay Area Updates, City Discoveries, Outdoorsy, Wow Thanks to SF Gate for sharing the news that there’s a whale in the San Francisco Bay right now. Experts at the Marine Mammal Center spotted the first humpback whale of the season in the San Francisco Bay. The 50 foot whale has been seen swimming in the area over the more...
Golden Gate Park’s “Lighted Forest” Now Open Until 9:30p
Artsy Fartsy, Bay Area Updates, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Things to Do, What's Closed / What's Open, Wow Now that it’s lighter later, COVID numbers seem to be improving and we’re getting into the exhibition’s planned final month, “Entwined” is now open until 9:30pm nightly in Golden Gate Park according to an Instagram post over the weekend by artist Charles Gadeken. The exhibit is currently scheduled to end on more...
SF’s Brand New State-of-the-Art Tennis Center Opens March 3
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Fun & Games, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Things to Do, What's Closed / What's Open San Francisco’s brand new Lisa & Douglas Goldman Tennis Center in Golden Gate Park will open on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. The $27 million renovation has transformed the legendary Golden Gate Park facility into a state-of-the-art public tennis center accessible to first-time players and seasoned athletes alike. Online court reservations can more...
Camping Reservations in The Presidio Open March 1st
Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, What's Closed / What's Open Perched on four wooded acres above Baker Beach at the Presidio’s highest point, Rob Hill is one of just two campgrounds in San Francisco. It offers a national park camping experience just minutes from the city. Here, you can see the lights of Sutro Tower, smell the ocean, and hear the owls more...
GG Park’s Gorgeous “Lighted Forest” Extended Until April 4th
Artsy Fartsy, Bay Area Updates, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Things to Do, What's Closed / What's Open, Wow Golden Gate Park’s beautiful “lighted forest” that’s transformed Peacock Meadow into an enchanted forest of otherworldly shapes and ever-changing light, has been extended. You can now view the whimsical wonderland through April 4th – UPDATE – this might be April 6th according to the artist “Entwined,” by San Francisco artist Charles more...
Highway 1’s Gorgeous Wildflower Superbloom
Outdoorsy, Wow Thanks to ABC7 for sharing that there’s beautiful wildflowers blooming along Highway 1. You can find this massive field of wildflowers blooming in Davenport, in a field that’s just south of Bonny Doon Road, north of Santa Cruz.
Oakland’s Secret Heart-Shaped Labyrinth Hidden in the Hills
Outdoorsy Did you know about the secret labyrinths hidden in the Berkeley Hills? In addition to an extinct volcano, Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve, also has several manmade rock labyrinths nestled in the foothills, near the former rock quarry. The most frequented labyrinth in the park is the Mazzariello Labyrinth, which was created by more...
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...
