Bay Area Outdoor Guide

Del Valle Regional Park serves up steep climbs, fast descents, and prime single-track with scenic lake views—ideal for local riders craving challenging terrain. Pack extra water; shade is scarce.

The Osprey Syncro 12 and 20 deliver excellent ventilation for Bay Area trail rides via the Airspeed suspension system.

• BioStretch harness and...

Coastal fog in West Sonoma has dropped roughly a third since the 1950s, cutting daily fog hours from about 12 to 9 and creating more completely...

Bay Area Weather Forecast

• 🔥 Temps and Rain Outlook: Bay Area forecast shows wide ranging temps from 60s to 80s with unusual June rain returning...

• Temps today: Wide range from 60s along the coast to 80s inland, with sunny skies and quick evening cool-downs to the 50s-60s.
• Weekend outlook:...

A Bay Area couple recently drowned at a Kings Canyon waterfall, where drowning remains the leading cause of death in the park. As snowmelt season...

Patchy fog is expected across the Bay Area and Central Coast this morning, reducing visibility for drivers. Use extra caution when traveling.

Cycling Routes

• Route of the Month: Muir Woods Loop: A 14.19-mile road loop in Southern Marin starting from Mill Valley with 1,423 ft of...

• Four key reads before pitching: sign, food, geometry, topography
• Remote zones demand different rules than managed sites
• IGBC canisters outperform bear hangs for reliable storage
• Set bear spray, air horn, and clean camp before dark

A Bay Area couple from San Mateo drowned at Roaring River Falls in Kings Canyon National Park on May 25 after one slipped into the powerful current...

This 14.19-mile loop packs 1,423 ft of climbing into a 45-60 minute road ride with strong views and quiet roads.

• Climb phase: From downtown Mill...

Coastal Tide Alerts

• ⚡ Oyster Point Marina: High tide of 7.1 ft at 1:07 AM and low tide of -0.73 ft at 8:33 AM on June 2 requires checking levels...

Oyster Point Marina hits a 7.1 ft high tide at 1:07 AM today, dropping to -0.73 ft by 8:33 AM. Boaters and beachgoers should check tide schedules before heading out for walks or tidepooling to stay safe amid changing water levels.

Big Basin Redwoods State Park is offering post-fire plant walks through the redwoods, a unique chance for locals to witness forest recovery and learn about fire-adapted plants.

• Linda Mar/Pacifica State Beach and Bean Hollow State Beach lead the list of dog-friendly coastal spots along the San Mateo County shore.
• Leashed...

The Trail Vista FLZ is a durable, super packable trekking pole ready for all-season adventures. Ideal for local hikers tackling varied Bay Area terrain without extra bulk.

Rattlesnakes are emerging earlier than usual this season as temperatures rise. The Northern Pacific Rattlesnake is the most common local species,...

• Point Reyes faces possible high-tide flooding June 13-16, directly affecting tidepooling and beach walks.
• Tides peak around the June 14 new moon...

New Trail and Park Openings

• 🔥 Cake Boss MTB Trail: Fairfax's newest trail features tree gap and hip jump elements now open for mountain biking...

A YouTube video (387K views) showcases beautiful hiking trails and picnic areas at Portola Redwoods State Park.