Oh My Goodness!

Doing good and getting outdoors? Goodness gracious, sign me up! These three local nonprofits are doing good for the great outdoors, and giving you fantastic opportunities to adventure right alongside them.

Week: 02.01.2018
Regions: Northern CA

Sealed with a Kiss

Visit the World Famous Marine Mammal Center in the Marin Headlands

Where do seals and sea lions go when they’re not feeling well? They head to rehab in the Marin Headlands at the world-renowned nonprofit Marine Mammal Center. The amazing experts and volunteers here have been helping sea lions and harbor seals since 1975. The center is convenient
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2018 Calendar of Local Hikes

2018 Calendar of Local Bay Area Hikes

New Year’s Resolution: Hike locally! How to make it happen? Download the complimentary Peninsula Open Space Trust 2018 Hiking Calendar! The calendar gives you a seasonal guide to the best hiking trails in the Bay Area, including the optimal time to visit. You’ll know when and whe
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Return from the Wildfires

Post Fire Hikes in Sonoma with the Ecology Center

Last October one of the worst wildfires in California’s history ripped through Sonoma and Napa Valley, burning some of the area’s precious open space and state and regional parks. Yet along with the New Year comes new growth, new greenery, basically a renewed beauty all across wi
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BONUS: Redwoods on the House!

Hike the Redwoods in 2018 with Complimentary Parking Passes

In celebration of turning 100 this year, Save the Redwoods League is hosting a celebration week and also giving away complimentary day-use admission to more than 100 redwood parks for every second Saturday of 2018. The next one is Saturday, October 13. (Some parks have waived fee
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Trending Stories NorCal

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  1. Gentle Giants

    Some people visit national parks to marvel at the iconic sights, while others come seeking solitude in nature. With visitation on the rise, it can be hard to find both. But in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, this pair of trails offers both....

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  2. Screaming Good Garden

    Combine a classic scary movie backdrop and life-size elephant garden sculptures in beautiful downtown Sonoma.

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  3. A Hike to the Past

    This 5.2-mile redwoods hike through El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space combines a relaxing stroll with unique geologic formations and historical artifacts.

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  4. Golden Mile

    Dubbed the Golden Mile, this car-free stretch of road in Golden Gate Park features rotating art installations of murals, sculptures, and abundant bright yellow Adirondack chairs for kicking back to relax. See Naga, the recent new addition here, an impressive sea serpent art installation at Golden Gate Park's Rainbow

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Trending Stories SoCal

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  1. The Undead Ghost Town

    Every Halloween, the worlds of the living and the dead blur together. In the “living ghost town” of Randsburg that condition is permanent. This strange gold-rush town near the El P

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  2. Montebello Mission

    Adorable animal feeding, peaceful bird watching, and delicious beer drinking? Hello, Montebello! This northeastern city has fantastic views of the hulking San Gabriels and a variety of green spaces, not to mention great spots for beer(s)!

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    Redding Lights and Silent Nights

    Give your holiday events calendar a major glow up this winter in California’s sunniest city. Redding is a revelation: Surrounded by iconic scenery like Mount Shasta, Lassen Volcanic National Park, and Whiskeytown National Recreation area.

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  4. Mulholland's Most Majestic

    Take a leisurely drive along Mulholland Drive to discover beautiful urban scenery and unexpected wild beauty, right in the middle of the city. 

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