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Wildflowers are starting to bloom. Here s where to see them in the Bay Area and California
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Wildflowers on San Bruno Mountain in Brisbane.Scott Strazzante / The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
Along Highway 1 south of Half Moon Bay, the swath of blooming yellow mustard across the coastal hills turned into a gold mine for Iacopi Farms.
“A lot of people were trespassing to see them, so we just opened the gates and charged $10 per person,” said Deborah Iacopi. “With COVID, a lot of people are going stir crazy and want to get out and see something pretty.”
Find magic on Larkspur s Dawn Falls Trail
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Jan 07, 2021
The primal redwood forest that is Muir Woods is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Bay Area. Generally mobbed with visitors, the park instated a reservation system a few years back to decrease crowds and better preserve the land.
But don t worry, if you re looking for a spur-of-the-moment bit of grounding in the woods, no reservation required, there is another Marin gem that offers up similar serenity.
The hike up to Dawn Falls from the trailhead is only 1.1 miles; however, you may not find parking (there are only six spaces). An attractive alternative for those who have the time is to park in downtown Larkspur. You ll double your distance (about 4.5 miles roundtrip) and enjoy ambling through the historic town, passing by former vacation cottages that are now million-dollar homes.
30 DECEMBER 2020
It s taken nearly five years, 45 research expeditions, and more than 80 scientists and students, but the largest oceanic research enterprise, the ATLAS project, is officially complete.
Exploring 12 locations in the deep northern Atlantic, the project has set a gold standard for future marine research.
Driving underwater robots to areas never before explored, researchers have uncovered a dozen newly identified species, including fish, cold-water coral and other invertebrate sponge species. Not to mention the discovery of 35 known species in previously unknown areas.
Already, the results have produced 113 peer-reviewed papers, with 98 more soon to follow.
Among the new findings is a type of coral growth, known as