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Swimming Hole Hikes
Time to cool down. Hike to these refreshing swimming holes and settle right into summer.
Backpacker's Readers' Choice Awards 2008
America's 100 Best Hikes–chosen by you.
Bay Area Spring Flings
Three Bay Area hikes that'll quickly make winter a distant memory
Treasure In San Francisco's Backyard
More than 200 preserves, parks, and other protected wildlands lie within 40 miles of San Francisco, exceeding Yosemite National Park in size, biodiversity, and visitation.
The Men Behind The Bay Area Ridge Trail
Galen Rowell talks about his and others' efforts to make the Bay Area Ridge Trail a reality.
