The wet winter has brought unbelievable riches to the East Bay’s parks and open spaces, making this the perfect time to take an extra moment to savor the beauty and maybe an overstuffed sammie, too.These trails from Crockett to Sunol will get you the views, wildflowers, and waterfalls you crave, plu.
Seek out some of the best natural thrills to be found across the Alps, including electric-powered weekends away, bear-spotting tours, paragliding lessons and mountain-climbing courses.
The underrated Confluence Trail in the Auburn State Recreation Area hosts a stone perch perfect for watching the north and middle forks of the American River collide and continue as
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An insider's guide to the Bay Area's best parks, recreation and wilderness areas, from San Francisco Chronicle outdoors columnist Tom Stienstra. He’s hiked, camped, boated, fished and cycled across the region to bring you this insider's guide to popular and little-known spots.