Whale-watching in Monterey Bay
Naturalists confirmed sightings of 232 blue whales and 825 humpback whales off the Bay Area coast last summer and fall, among the highest numbers on record. Gray whale sightings are also up near Monterey, forecasting another big year. Hot spots to see whales include the Farallones Marine Sanctuary and Monterey Bay.
Now's the time to check out unique fungi and spawning coho salmon on local trails.
Members of Jesse James's gang allegedly once hid out in the La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve.
NPR listeners share their favorite trails for a post-Turkey Day jaunt.
La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve features 6 miles of trail, redwoods, and Pacific views.
Of the 275 recreation sites in the region, only a handful have more parking than 20 years ago. It's enough to send some hikers back home.
The Marin County peak proved a popular January 1 ritual this year.
Spring blossoms are already showing up in local parks.
Vireos, lesser goldfinch, and scrub jays have flown the Northern California fires—and the Audubon Society is taking notice.
The park district has partnered with REI's #OptOutside campaign to get people out of the mall and into the parks.
