National Scenic Trails logo with photo of the Marin Headlands and Golden Gate Bridge

Ridge Trail Seeks National Scenic Trail Status

Bills Introduced to Designate the Ridge Trail as a National Scenic Trail Legislation would connect Bay Area parks, expand access, and boost recreation economy San Rafael, CA – Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman and U.S. Senator Adam Schiff, along with

Doug McConnell wearing an orange shirt with a rocky vista behind him

Honoring Doug McConnell, a Champion for Bay Area Trails

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Doug McConnell, beloved host of Bay Area Backroads and OpenRoad. Doug was a gifted storyteller who helped raise awareness of the Bay Area’s rich bounty of parks

Camp the Ridge Trail with Hipcamp

Ridge Trail + Hipcamp = Adventure Looking for a great weekend adventure on the Ridge Trail and a place to rest overnight? Camping along the Ridge Trail just got easier, thanks to our partnership with

Vote Yes on Proposition 4

Photo by Paul Zupan via AllTrails About Prop. 4 This November, Californians will vote on a $10-billion climate bond called Proposition 4 (Prop. 4), the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air