After the Feast

November hasn't been easy. Thank you to the heroic firefighters, first responders, and volunteers who have been giving tirelessly and selflessly to those in need. As the saying goes, "The Love in the Air is Thicker Than the Smoke." Here are a few easy outings for spending time with family and friends over Thanksgiving.

Week: 11.22.2018
Regions: Northern CA

Ride and Seek

Bike the Coastal Trail to Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay

Bike the Coastal Trail to Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay
Oceanside breezes, beautiful beaches, a car-free pathway for biking, and beer at the end: You’re on a roll! The San Mateo Coast was made for beach hopping and beer tasting …
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Millerton Time

Hike Millerton Point in Point Reyes

Point Reyes National Seashore seems to be on everyone’s “favorite things” list, and for good reason. It’s a bounty of beauty from land to sea. So, how do you find a little peace and quiet here? Make it a Millerton afternoon!
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Billy Goat Beacon

Sunset Stroll at Billy Goat Hill in San Francisco

Located just above Noe Valley and below Diamond Heights, Billy Goat Hill is a neighborhood park with steep wooden stairs and the winding Beacon Trail connecting Billy Goat Hill with Walter Haas Park. Visit both parks and take in a sunset view on an easy 0.75-mile (round-trip) str
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How to Help With California Wildfires

How to Help with California Wildfires

It’s hard to see the devastation and grief caused by the numerous California wildfires, including the tragic loss of lives and destruction of iconic landscapes. We’re a strong state; we’ll recover. But it’s tough-going right now. A way to help: Donate money. Charity Navigator is
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Crockett in Your Pocket

Hiking to huge views at Crockett Hills Regional Park in the East Bay

There are plenty of reasons to add Crockett Hills Regional Park to your checklist of East Bay apexes. Overlooking the Carquinez Strait, the park is home to Edwards Sky Loop, a 2.1-mile (round-trip) hike that’s short in distance but long on views, including the Carquinez Bridge an
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    Frogtown Strutter’s Stroll

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