Carquinez Straits
From Flatwater to Whitewater and Back On a Sunday in June this year we had a memorable trip in our local river. My kayaking buddy and I are probably classed as flatwater yakkers but we've had some rough rides out in our loc... paddling.net
Briones Regional Park
- With its rolling, grassy hills and secluded, shady canyons, Briones is a secret wilderness surrounded by the towns of central Contra Costa County. Although the park is close to Lafayette, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Con... wildernet.com
Lafayette/moraga Regional Trail
The Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail, a 7.65-mile linear park, parallels St. Mary's Road through Lafayette and Moraga. It is intended for hiking, bicycling, and equestrian use. Coursing through the Moraga Valley, connecting... traillink.com
Old Railroad Grade
As it winds up to the eastern peak of Mount Tamalpais in Marin County, this picturesque trail offers an exhilarating combination of far-reaching views, history and challenge. The trail follows the route originally carved o... traillink.com
Anthony Chabot
Camping and a wealth of other outdoor activities are available only 20 minutes from downtown Oakland at the 5,067-acre Anthony Chabot Park. It's a beautiful year-round public campground, with a marksmanship range and ... reserveamerica.com
San Francisco Bay Trail (Carquinez Strait, Vallejo, Napa River)
The Carquinez Straight & Vallejo section of the San Francisco Bay Trail (SFBT) is 20 miles in Vallejo, Benicia, Crockett and Martinez. Trails start on the eastern side of Mare Island Strait, and various trails run around C... traillink.com
Larkspur Path (Corte Madera-larkspur Path)
From the banks of estuarine Corte Madera Creek to the tangled undergrowth that has wrapped itself around the long-unused Alto Tunnel, the Larkspur-Corte Madera rail-trail runs through a lovely slice of Marin County that il... traillink.com
Contra Costa Canal Trail
The Contra Costa Canal Trail forms a horseshoe shape route, traversing through the urban and neighborhood landscape of Martinez, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek and Concord. The trail follows the canal of the same name, passin... traillink.com
Briones To Mt. Diablo Regional Trail
- Spanning the distance between Briones Regional park and Mt. Diablo State Park, this trail serves the communities of Lafayette and Walnut Creek and makes important connections to major regional trails, including the Contr... wildernet.com
The Lodge At Chaa Creek
WELCOME TO CHAA CREEK, A PIONEER IN ADVENTURE TRAVEL TO BELIZE SINCE 1981. As a private 365-acre nature reserve set along the banks of the Macal River in the foothills of the Maya Mountains, Chaa Creek has provided a uniq... outerquest.com
San Francisco Bay Trail (Petaluma River To Sonoma Marsh)
The Petaluma River to Sonoma Marsh section of the San Francisco Bay Trail (SFBT) comprises short but scenic trails. One segment begins at the Petaluma River and follows along Port Sonoma Marina. You can connect to the Sono... traillink.com
Juan Bautista De Anza National Historic Trail
"Everyone mount up!"A familiar call from SpanishLt. Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza. In 1776, as Americans fought for independence in the East,Anza ledmorethan240people over 1200 miles to settle Alta California. It was the first o... nps.gov
Castle Rock Regional Park
- Adjacent to Diablo Foothills is Castle Rock Park, at the end of Castle Rock Road in a scenic canyon dominated by prominent sandstone formations. Besides Diablo Foothills, Castle Rock Park is bordered by Mt. Diablo State ... wildernet.com
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
- San Francisco's Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) is the largest urban national park in the world. The total park area is 76,500 acres of land and water. Approximately 28 miles of coastline lie within its boun... wildernet.com
Janes Good Horses
Basic Horsemanship for beginners or re-entry riders! Learn to care for and communicate successfully with horses. Be a confident and safe leader of your herd. Youth and Women a specialty. Lovely, friendly, well train... horseshowcentral.com
Morgan Territory
- Remote and lonely is often the description associated with Morgan Territory. According to Native American folklore, at the dawn of time, Tuyshtak (today's Mount Diablo) was the sacred birthplace of the world. Supernatura... wildernet.com