Pay your Respects to the Grandfather Tree

The Grandfather Tree is a famous tall Coast Redwood just off US 101 in Piercy, CA. More about the tree and how to get to it >>

San Francisco Hikes: Springtime Stroll in Golden Gate Park

Ever considered a hike in Golden Gate Park? Here’s what it would be like to stroll through the northwestern corner of the park. >>

Let’s get to know the Kwanzan Cherry Tree

The Kwanzan Cherry Tree may not bear fruit but the flowers they bear can really steal the show. Come, see these trees in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park.

See the Yellow Wildflowers of the San Mateo Coast

Every spring, these hillsides on the San Mateo Coast are carpeted with yellow wildflowers: Bermuda Buttercups, Common Mustard, Yellow Lupines…

Where to see the Monarch Butterflies in Migration

Wondering where to see Monarch Butterflies in California? Head to the Central Coast in winter. Natural Bridges Monarch Trail, Santa Cruz >>

Come, Fall in Love with Lundy Canyon

Lundy Canyon in Fall is like a landscape painting. You have to see it to believe it.

Convict Lake and its Palette of Colors

This lake in the Eastern Sierra is known for its picturesque surroundings, its fall foliage and its odd name. See Convict Lake in the Fall >

When Fall Colors arrive in Tioga Pass

You probably know about this mountain Pass that runs through Yosemite. Now come see some fall color in Tioga Pass, if you haven’t already.

What’s in the South Tufa Area of Mono Lake

Come see why you must see the South Tufa area of Mono Lake in California. Things to do here include seeing the largest concentration of the lake’s tufa, hiking through them, seeing alkali flies…

Bay Area Hikes: Mallard Slough Trail in Alviso

If you’re looking for wetland trails in the South Bay, try Mallard Slough Trail in Alviso. It’s easy, family-friendly and rich in avian life.