Vacaville, California

Ridge to Bridge is an annual fundraiser for the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council, a non-profit organization whose mission it is to create a continuous 550+ mile trail for hikers, mountain bicyclists, and equestrians along the ridgelines overlooking San Francisco Bay. Ridge to Bridge, which typica...

Summertime is beach time, as far as we're concerned, and here in San Francisco, we think we're pretty lucky to have the beaches of Marin County in our backyard. But don't think you have to live here to enjoy these...they are absolutely worth traveling for. Marin County's wild shoreline is full of...

As a northern latitude dweller, there comes a time each winter where I long to feel the sun on my bare arms and stretch out my legs on a seaside trail. One of my favorite places to escape the chilly doldrums is Marin County, a destination so close to San Francisco that you can practically taste t...

California's Marin County is edged in by water on three sides, from the wild coastline of Point Reyes National Seashore to the protected waters of the San Pablo Bay. Just minutes from San Francisco, Marin County is the perfect destination for beginners and experienced paddlers alike. So grab your...

Meet Braden. Climber, barista, beer enthusiast and all around good dude. Since it's very hard to take photos of myself climbing in the Black Diamond Men's Momentum Shoes, I had Braden put them on and give them a go for a while. The first thing we noticed, the sizes run small. I wear a 10 in regu...

Ah, San Francisco. What a beautiful place to live, right? The Bay Area is the perfect combination of thriving city life and immediate access to world-class outdoor adventures. Of course, the whole thriving urban thing means that once in awhile, you need to escape the hustle and bustle, get the he...

If you live near the San Francisco Bay Area, you may have noticed just a little bit of rain recently. And by a little bit, we mean a whole lot. While rainy days aren't the most inspiring for lacing up your hiking boots, the good news is that all these rainy days mean when you do finally get out a...

The Bay Area is home to some of the best food, drink, and adventure on the West Coast and while it'd be hard not to find a great trail to tavern combo on your adventure in the Bay, we've made it easy on you. These are some of the best places to play and refuel across the whole area. Explore the ...

Between the sunny weather, sweeping coastal views, and distinguished national monuments, finding a perfect camping location in the San Francisco Bay Area is effortless. Enjoy some foggy coastal campgrounds with barking seals, wake up surrounded by Redwoods, or drive inland for spectacular landsca...

In our current situation, outdoor adventures have taken a backseat as we work together to flatten the curve of COVID-19. If you are like me, you’re longing to get back out there. With that I was thinking of what else I can do during this time indoors to keep my creativity and outdoor passions eng...

1. Big Sur - 3 hrs The crown jewel of the California coast, Big Sur's dramatic coastlines hold a bevy of adventures. Popular spots include the Bixby Canyon Bridge (I'm sure you've seen photos) and Pfieffer Big Sur State Park. Even if you don't have a ton of time for side-hikes, it's one of the mo...

It’s hard to beat warm, tasty, authentic steak tacos after a day crushing some climbs in a national park. As a typical “weekend warrior” I try to maximize my time doing the things I love to make full use of my days outside. This often means coming back to camp dirty, exhausted and starving, and t...

Like John Muir said, "Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul alike.” From rock climbing and beach chillin' on the Pacific Coast, to hiking in redwood groves and trail running through the Marin Headlands, Sa...

This story begins like most adventures I go on—with the Google search “creepy abandoned places in San Francisco”.The sensible reader might ask…Um Why? My honest answer is that I’m a fool who will most likely find herself in a real life slasher film murder situation just because I like to take art...

About a week ago it was 85 degrees in San Francisco. In April. And in two months it will be 50 in the middle of the afternoon. No-one knows who said “the coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco” but it is as true today as it was then.From June to September the blustery winds blo...

There's nothing wrong with a good old fashioned dinner and a movie date. We love movies. And we definitely love dinner. But occassionally--or very frequently--it's nice to take your date outside and maybe even get a little exercise. San Francisco is one of the best cities in the world when it com...