About Me
A Trail Guide contributor for the CalParks App. A Partnership between the California State Parks Foundation (CSPF), State Parks, and EveryTrail.
One of the most enjoyable aspects of working on these CalParks Aps..."Getting lost" so you don't have to! Lost in this context refers to taking wrong turns when signs are missing or extra unmapped roads and trails show up.
I've become pretty used to going cross country while doing back country survey work so sticking to trails is actually a lot of fun.
North of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge, Mount Tamalpais State Park rises majestically from the heart of Marin County. Mount Tamalpais captures our attention with its sweeping hillsides... more
Just off Highway One in Half Moon Bay, four small beaches stretching south from Montara Mountain form the gentle two-mile curve of fine, white sand that is Half Moon Bay State Beach. To the east... more
At the eastern fringe of the San Francisco Bay Region, Mount Diablo, elevation 3,849 feet, stands alone on the edge of California’s great Central Valley. At this point, the Coast Range consists... more
Perched in the midst of gorgeous San Francisco Bay, Angel Island State Park offers truly spectacular views of the San Francisco skyline, the Marin Headlands and Mount Tamalpais.
The island... more
Nestled along the shore of the San Pablo Bay, China Camp State Park offers magnificent panoramic views of the waterfront and miles of multi-use trails. History buffs, water enthusiasts, hikers,... more
Jack London State Historic Park is a memorial to writer and adventurer Jack London, who made his home at the site from 1905 until his death in 1916. The park was once part of the famous writer's... more
The San Francisco Bay Area is over 7,000 square miles (land mass) and home to more than 7 million people. The Bay Area includes nine counties that touch San Francisco Bay: - In the... more
The serene, majestic beauty of this Grove is a living reminder of the magnificent primeval redwood forest that covered much of this area before logging operations began during the 19th century.... more
Note: Often in the summertime we do go into a fire ban. Please call ahead if you are unsure about the current conditions.
Austin Creek State Recreation Area is adjacent to Armstrong Redwoods... more
Superlatives define Big Basin Redwoods State Park in the Santa Cruz Mountains. California’s oldest state park - covering more than 18,000 acres from sea level to more than 2,000 feet elevation... more
Fort Ross was a thriving Russian-American Company settlement from 1812 to 1841. This commercial company chartered by Russia's tsarist government controlled all Russian exploration, trade and... more
Pescadero State Beach has a mile-long shoreline with sandy coves, rocky cliffs, tide pools, fishing spots and picnic facilities.
Across the highway is Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve, a... more
Rocky promontories, panoramic views, kelp-dotted coves, and the dramatic sounds of pounding surf; open grasslands, forested hills, pristine prairies, and pygmy forests- you can experience all... more
Long sandy beaches below rugged headlands, a craggy coastline with natural arches, and secluded coves are features that make Sonoma Coast State Park one of California's most scenic attractions.... more
Napa & Sonoma:
About an hour north of San Francisco are the two valleys of Napa and Sonoma. World-famous for their wine, fine dining, natural beauty, arts and events, Napa and... more
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park is named for the shape of the ridge at its southern edge. In the 1800s, sugar was molded into cone-shaped loaves; many hills and mountains with a conical shape were... more
The Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) is a U.S. National Recreation Area administered by the National Park Service that surrounds the San Francisco Bay area. It is one of the most... more