Get To Know Your Golden Gate National Parks

04/06/2012

A young California sea lion was recently rescued from Alcatraz Island by The Marine Mammal Center (California) volunteers. The sea lion pup, aptly named “Al Catraz”, was reported by park rangers who saw him on a dock, looking like he needed a bit of help. The young pup was severely underweight and weak, and he couldn’t eat on his own. The Center staff had to tube-feed him a fish milkshake formula at first so he could gain the needed weight.

Now, he’s livelier and can eat fish on his own. He will be cared for and looked after for a few more weeks before being released back into the wild!

03/16/2012

See how the Cliff House looked almost 150 years ago! These historic photos detail the many faces of the Cliff House and the stories that go along with them.

Courtesy of the SF Public Library Archive, take a trip back in history with these very interesting photos featuring the Cliff House down on Ocean Beach in San Francisco.

02/17/2012

It’s Winter Wonderland once again at Muir Woods this Sunday. Join the ranger-guided tour and find out what grows in this ancient forest during winter. See if you can spot a Cojo Salmon or maybe even a deer! Click the link for more details and to reserve your spot.

Discover the wonder of an old-growth redwood forest in winter on this leisurely walk on the Fern Creek and Alice Eastwood trails.

02/17/2012

The Crissy Field Center, in its mission of going “green”, has installed 3 out of 5 wind turbines yesterday to help supply power to the center. Solar panels are already installed on the roof of the center. According to Jon Jarvis of the National Park Service, the wind turbines are “bird-friendly”. Crissy Field is known to be very windy, so the center is the best place for these generators. Click on the article to learn more!

Local environmental visitor center uses Luminalt to install solar and wind generation on new facility in San Francisco's Presidio

02/15/2012

Thank you to everyone who participated in Muir Woods Earth Day 2012! Check out this video slideshow of the work that was done by volunteers at Muir Woods and Muir Beach.

Thank you for joining us to celebrate our annual Muir Woods Earth Day (1/28)! You hauled, weeded, planted, mulched, installed fence, collected trash, flossed...

02/10/2012

The TV commercial for Get to Know Your Golden Gate National Parks have been running on several networks lately. Have you seen it?

02/09/2012

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Why not go on a Candlelight tour at Fort Point this Saturday? See Fort Point by the light of candles and the stars in this quick hour and a half evening tour in San Francisco. This tour is also available on Saturday, February 25th and reservations are required. Click here for more info:

Established in 1981, the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy is the nonprofit partner that supports and assists the Golden Gate National Parks in research, interpretation, and conservation programs.

02/08/2012

Sit back and relax. Turn up the volume and fill your screen with the blissful serenity of a sunset at Baker Beach. Enjoy this midweek treat and let your mind escape the busy day for just a few minutes.

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02/04/2012

Are you a fan of the new Alcatraz TV show? Why not visit the REAL Alcatraz this weekend, and you can get a free souvenir photo! Visit the Promotion Details tab on our page to see how. Just don’t go looking for the secret underground FBI lair… it doesn’t exist! http://on.fb.me/yFMCTX

01/26/2012

Looking to go on a romantic stroll? Check out this list from the Park Conservancy’s staff of their favorite romantic trails and places in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Do you have any other suggestions?

Established in 1981, the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy is the nonprofit partner that supports and assists the Golden Gate National Parks in research, interpretation, and conservation programs.

01/18/2012

Last night on Fox was the much awaited series premiere of “Alcatraz”. Did you watch it? What do you think of the show so far?

01/13/2012

January 14-16 is Fee-Free Day at National Parks! Over 100 parks around the country will waive their entrance fees this holiday weekend. Check the link below for the list of participating National Parks. We hope your favorite park is on the list!

Free Entrance Days in the National Parks