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.
California s redwoods are among the state s greatest treasures. If you re looking to explore the redwood forests of Northern California, you can easily make weekend trips from San Francisco and the Bay Area. Or, if you really want to get away, pack them into a five-stop road trip for backpacking, hi.