From public art installations and panoramic summits to beachside strolls and birdwatching, the Bay’s islands offer abundant ...

It’s not every day you hike a trail named after an embattled utility company that many in the Bay Area often criticize ... in online sources like Google Maps. Nevertheless, this hike in the ...

Is there a link between nature rescues in the Bay Area and a surge in inexperienced hikers visiting trails? Several recent ...

Surf the Web and thousands of audio-tour offerings pop up, from trips to Europe to tours of backcountry trails. Most of the links below lead to tours of local places and are free and downloadable ...

After the Belmont trail, I wanted to learn more about this odd trend that seems particularly popular on Bay Area trails. I set out to find answers but assumed it would be hard to lock down.