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Angry Turkey “Gerald” Forces Closure of Oakland Rose Garden
Outdoorsy Thanks to ABC7 for letting us know that Oakland was forced to close the rose garden over an angry turkey that won’t stop attacking people who invade his home Three weeks ago we posted about “Gerald” The Turkey, a wild turkey that went wild on Oakland Park-goers. Oh well, he won’t more...
California’s Poppy Bloom so Big You Can See It From Space
Outdoorsy Thanks to Matador Network for letting us know that California’s poppy bloom was so bright this year (and safe from Instagram tramplers) that it could be seen from space. See NASA’s Photos – Happy Spring! Enjoy some flower gazing from space! Near the western tip of the Mojave Desert (Northwest of Lancaster more...
Northern Lights Livestream: Nature’s Most Amazing Light Show
Outdoorsy Want a dose of tranquility and peace? Now’s the perfect time to see nature’s most amazing light show right from the comfort of your warm home. Late winter and early spring are the best times for the aurora borealis. Located at the Churchill Northern Studies Center in Churchill, Manitoba, this more...
Vehicular Access Closed At All State Parks
Outdoorsy As of today, California State Parks have announced it’s temporarily closing vehicle access at all 280 state parks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Unfortunately because our citizens have not heeded the guidance to stay home and practice social distancing, our parks have been forced to close to vehicles. California Department of more...
Enjoying SF’s Parks… From Home
Outdoorsy As we all shelter-in-place and enjoy getting deeply acquainted with our home spaces and our family members, Shaping San Francisco offers some ways to learn more about the history behind our parks and open spaces without having to navigate a safe distance among the surprising throngs of people. Shaping San Francisco more...
All Marin Parks Now Closed Due to Large Crowds
Outdoorsy All Marin Parks to be Closed Amid COVID-19 Spread Public Health issues order to stem influx of visitors San Rafael, CA – The Public Health Division of Marin County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued an order March 22 for the immediate closure of all Marin parks to stem the more...
National Parks Are Now Free (Until Further Notice)
Outdoorsy We’re all doing our part to help control the spread of COVID-19 by sheltering in place, but it’s still important to get outside for some fresh air and a little exercise. As long as you practice social distancing by keeping away from others by 6 feet or more, you might more...
Our Bay Area National Parks are Here for You
Outdoorsy On Monday, six Bay Area counties announced “shelter in place” orders for residents through April 7, 2020. As you likely know, residents are required to stay at home except when going outside for essential activities such as getting food, caring for loved ones (including pets), going to a medical appointment, or going outside for more...
Tahoe Ski Resorts Close
Outdoorsy Winter is coming, but Tahoe is closing. As Tahoe gets its first major snowstorm of the season, several of Lake Tahoe’s biggest ski resorts have shut down in an effort to combat the spread of COVID-19 including Sugar Bowl, Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood, and Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows. Vail Resorts, which owns the more...
Bay Area’s Brand New Public Beach is Coming
Outdoorsy The Bay Area is getting a beautiful new public beach. The stunning mile-long stretch of coastline, formerly owned by Chris Isaak, is turning into a gorgeous new public park named Tunitas Creek Beach. The new beach, located approximately eight miles south of Half Moon Bay, is expected to open to the more...
SF’s Magnificent Magnolia Bloom
Outdoorsy One of San Francisco’s most breathtaking natural marvels, the annual bloom of nearly 100 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 historic, more...
2019 SF’s Insane “Free Bazaar” Sign Party
Outdoorsy Delight, amuse and confuse your fellow humans on their way to work. The organizers will provide free poster boards and markers. You’ll write “FREE (WHATEVER YOU WANT)” and offer an experience, some words, a trinket, a sip — or anything you think would bring some whimsy to workers streaming out of Montgomery station. Meet more...
Yea, it may be a marketing gimmick, but we can get behind the sentiment of REI closing its 149 stores on Black Friday on one of the most popular days of the year to encourage its 12,000 employees (and you) to enjoy a day outdoors). It’s called #OptOutside OptOutside Day / Black more...
One of San Francisco’s most breathtaking natural marvels, the annual bloom of nearly 100 rare and historic magnolias with trees reaching 80 feet, is typically at its peak from mid-January through March at the SF Botanical Garden. 2018 Update: First Blooms are Here! Peak in Early Feb – As of January 31st more an more more...
It’s about to get a little more expensive to visit Muir Woods. To help maintain control over crowds, beginning January 16, 2018, visitors who wish to park their private vehicle at Muir Woods or ride the shuttle will be required to have a paid reservation. Parking costs $8 per vehicle (increasing 50 more...
