Many people, including Doug McConnell himself, would say he led a charmed life. And he did, but it came to a close in January ...

The parrots of San Francisco have ancestors from two species that hail from two completely separate parts of South America.

The San Francisco Bay Area is one of the most biodiverse regions in North America, home to hundreds of bird species, rare mammals, and wildlife found nowhere else on earth. Bay Nature has been ...

To celebrate our 25th anniversary, we compiled the definitive guide to Bay Area hiking, from beginner-friendly walks to multi-day backcountry routes. In partnership with AllTrails. Bay Nature’s events ...

POST has purchased more than 6,000 acres of oak woodlands near Gilroy, saving it from becoming a sand and gravel mine. It’s ...

My most inspiring bike ride this past year was not on a mountain or in some exotic destination. It was sixteen flat and muddy valley miles under overcast skies.

When development and human infrastructure encroach on the natural territory of wild animals, and human-wildlife interactions increase, the result is often a proliferation of injured and orphaned ...

A funny thing happened in 2000. And again in 2003. For the first and second time in recorded history, a southern resident killer whale entered the waters of Monterey Bay.

During the rainy months, when trails often become too muddy for easy walking, consider taking an urban hike. In San Francisco, a new edition of Stairway Walks in San Francisco ...

Bay Nature is looking for volunteers to act as “sweeps,” or those who walk at the back of the group to ensure all members’ safety. We need sweeps from all over the Bay Area, so don’t hesitate to apply ...

It’s not just that the ding of the text message is reaching me farther into the wilderness, it’s the way my whole view of nature feels like it’s now shaped ...