Tag: Botany
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Hike of the Week: Beautiful Lake Anza to Inspiration Point
Tilden Regional Park has miles of great hiking trails and several attractions … Plus, it is transit accessible.
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Hike of the Week: Crissy Field to Baker Beach
For views of the Golden Gate Bridge and a lot of people, go here! Features piers and views of the Bay.
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Hike of the Week: San Bruno Summit Loop Trail
San Bruno Park, in the Peninsula, offers views of the city and preserved native species. Go here for a long hike any day of the week.
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Hike of the Week: Slacker Hill and the Marin Headlands
The ideal time to see the Golden Gate Bridge is in April or early May, when the visibility is not obstructed by the winter rains or the summer fog. Slacker Hill is right outside of San Francisco, and is a relaxing short hike without all the crowds. As a bonus, you might see the super…
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Hike of the Week: Joaquin Miller Big Tree Loop Trail
Joaquin Miller Park Located in Oakland, Joaquin Miller Park is a small, 500-acre hiking area and dog park known for its redwoods. It is named after a local poet Joaquin Miller. The upper trails provide solitude and immerse you in trees. It is immensely popular for trail runners, dogs, and bikes, with the busiest times…
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Hike of the Week: Tilden Golf Course to Picnic View
One of the main attractions of Tilden Park is the proximity to other parks. This hike is useful as a jumping-off point into Siesta Valley Recreation Area and some of the lands owned by the University of California. It will go through low hills with heavy trees and native flowers and takes you through highlands…
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How to be Safe When You Encounter Poison Oak
Poison Oak (Toxicodendron Diversilobum) One plant you may have noticed at Tilden Park is the one below. Some people can be very allergic to this plant, while others will completely ignore it. Since there is a possible risk, I have chosen to include this blog post about it. Known commonly as Pacific Poison Oak, it…