Cassini's Spectacular Final Year at Saturn Dr. Matthew Tiscareno, Senior Research Scientist, SETI Institute Cassini’s 13-year exploration of Saturn stands as the most successful interplanetary mission in NASA history. Its "Grand Finale” (with dives off the outer ring edge, and between inner rings & cloud tops) culminated with a plunge into Saturn’s depths. Insights earned […]
Sunday, July 14 at 9:30 AM Trailhead: Matt Davis (near Stinson Beach) ""Ocean Views and the Forest"" Fitness hike with docent Rosalind Gottfried. We will hike a bit over seven miles enjoying the views from the Dipsea trail, to the heavy wood of the Steep Ravine trail. We will take a break at the Pan […]
Time: 6:00 PMTrailhead: Mtn Home Trailhead."Moon Rise" Fitness hike with docent Sue Karp.Enjoy a stroll through Chaparral and dense Redwoods on the Matt Davis Trail. Head uphill on the Nora to historic West Point Inn, built in 1904. Enjoy beautiful views and moon rise as we wind down the Old Railroad Grade.Distance: 5.2 milesElevation gain: 883 ft.Moderate.What to […]
Time: 9:30 AMTrailhead: Bootjack Parking Lot Trailhead."Embrace the Sweat" Fitness hike with docent Lizzy Silverstein.Let's enjoy nature and embrace sweat on this fitness hike!Distance: 6.1 milesElevation gain: 1376 ft.Moderately Strenuous.What to bring: Come prepared. Wear good hiking shoes/boots. Bring plenty of water, lunch and snacks. Hiking poles are recommended on this mountain.Participation: Hikes are limited to 20 people per leader. […]
Time: 9:30 AMTrailhead: Rock Spring Trailhead."Microclimates of Mt Tamalpais" Fitness hike with docent Robert Freinkel.Explore topography and microclimates and see effects on native plant species. View flowering summer native plants. Learn about history of prior use of Mt Tamalpais. Evaluate relevance of trail names to historical processes on Mt Tamalpais. Hikers should bring sufficient water during summer […]
Time: 9:30 AMTrailhead: Rock Spring Trailhead."Health and Happiness" Fitness hike with docent Tracy Stuart. Super fun and enjoyable. Meet new friends and see the wonders of the North side of the Mountain. Hike ends at 12pm. Dog friendly. Hike leader will stay on designated dog-friendly trails. Guests MUST obtain a dog permit by emailing Eileen.Bai@parks.ca.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS.Distance: 2.6 […]
Time: 6:00 PMTrailhead: Pantoll Parking Lot."Summer Fun" Fitness hike with docent Robert Feist. Don’t miss this last day of July mid-week hike! We’ll enjoy the shade of forested trails as we eventually make our way to the iconic Mt. Theatre. We might even see and hear acorn woodpeckers while we’re there!Distance: 4.1 milesElevation gain: 1286 ft.Moderately Strenuous.What to […]
Time: 9:30 AMTrailhead: Bootjack Parking Lot Trailhead."Strength and Balance in Nature" Fitness hike with docent Maria de la Fuente. Let’s explore our strength and Balance among the Redwoods.Distance: 4.3 milesElevation gain: 1223 ft.Moderately Strenuous.What to bring: Come prepared. Wear good hiking shoes/boots. Bring plenty of water, lunch and snacks. Hiking poles are recommended on this mountain.Participation: Hikes […]
Time: 6:00 PMTrailhead: Bootjack Parking Lot."Water Views" Fitness hike with docent Catherine Orland. Weather permitting, we'll see great views of the SF Bay as well as the Pacific Ocean. Participants will gain an understanding of how water flows on Mt. Tam. They will see the differences between high and low flow points of Redwood Creek. […]
Time: 9:30 AMTrailhead: Pantoll Parking Lot Trailhead."Walking Mt. Tam: Trails of Creativity" interpretive hike with docent Caryn Lowe.“Methinks that the moment my legs begin to move, my thoughts begin to flow!”-ThoreauScience is proving what people have known for ages – going out into nature is one of the best ways to connect with your creative […]
Astrobiology Under Our Feet & Out to the Stars Dr. Penelope Boston, Director, NASA Astrobiology Institute, NASA Ames Research Center The Age of Astrobiology has begun. We have a whole Solar System—and a galaxy of star-warmed worlds beyond—to explore for life. How do we look for life here and way out there? How will we […]
Time: 9:30 AMTrailhead: Rock Spring Trailhead."Health and Happiness" Fitness hike with docent Tracy Stuart. Super fun and enjoyable. Meet new friends and see the wonders of the North side of the Mountain. Hike ends at 12pm. Dog friendly. Hike leader will stay on designated dog-friendly trails. Guests MUST obtain a dog permit by emailing Eileen.Bai@parks.ca.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS.Distance: 2.6 […]
Time: 6:00 PMTrailhead: Bootjack Parking Lot."Water Views" Fitness hike with docent Catherine Orland. Weather permitting, we'll see great views of the SF Bay as well as the Pacific Ocean. Participants will gain an understanding of how water flows on Mt. Tam. They will see the differences between high and low flow points of Redwood Creek. […]
Time: 9:30 AMTrailhead: Mt Home Trailhead."Scent-Sational Mt. Tamalpais" interpretive hike with docent John Cook.Mt. Tamalpais is a treasure of beautiful views and quiet places. But Mt. Tam’s fragrance is another treat for the senses. On this short hike, we will have “close encounters” with some of the plants that lend Mt. Tam a distinct scent. Depending […]
Time: 5:30 PMTrailhead: Pantoll Parking Lot Trailhead."Mindfulness in Nature" Interpretive hike with docent Alexandra Jurasin.Explore your senses in nature while being guided through mindfulness practices. Finish the hike feeling like you've just had a rejuvenating shower for your mind. Distance (mi): 3.3. Elevation Gain (ft): 722. Moderate.Distance: 3.3 milesElevation gain: 722 ft.Moderate.What to bring: Come prepared. Wear good hiking shoes/boots. […]
Time: 9:30 AMTrailhead: Mt Home Trailhead."Redwoods" Fitness hike with docent Santi Abascal-Mogio. Beautiful Redwoods hike. Great loop to enjoy a different view out and back with a comfortable grade.Distance: 5.3 milesElevation gain: 1207 ft.Moderately Strenuous.What to bring: Come prepared. Wear good hiking shoes/boots. Bring plenty of water, lunch and snacks. Hiking poles are recommended on this mountain.Participation: […]
Time: 9:30 AM Trailhead: Coast View Trailhead. "Coastal Views" Fitness hike with docent Rosalind Gottfried. Take in views of the ocean as we head up towards Pantoll. We will return on the same route back. There will be a sign on the roof of the hike leader's dark green Camry saying free hike, open to […]
Time: 9:30 AMTrailhead: Coast View Trailhead."Coastal Views" Fitness hike with docent Rosalind Gottfried. Take in views of the ocean as we head up towards Pantoll. We will return on the same route back. There will be a sign on the roof of the hike leader's dark green Camry saying free hike, open to the public. […]
Time: 5:30 PM Trailhead: Bootjack Parking Lot. "Mt. Tam Views and History" Fitness hike with docent Sue Karp. Walk a portion of the horse and wagon trail that took passengers from Stinson Beach to West Point Inn. Enjoy extensive views of the Bay area and adjoining counties from different vistas. Hike over Rocky Knoll, composed […]