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From the Golden Gate to the Redwoods: 10+ national parks near San Francisco

Golden Gate National Recreation Area Alcatraz Island Presidio of San Francisco Fort Point National Historic Site San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park Fort Mason Park Rosie the Riveter/WWII ...
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Alcatraz to remain open despite government shutdown

The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, a nonprofit that supports the National Park Service and the Presidio Trust, confirmed that Alcatraz and several other sites within the Golden Gate National ...
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Hawk Hill, part of Golden Gate National Recreation Area, reopens

MARIN COUNTY, California - Hawk Hill, part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, was re-opened on Wednesday after a long period of rehabilitation. Very few places have the sweeping views of ...
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The new urban park : Golden Gate National Recreation Area and civic environmentalism / Hal K. Rothman

Introduction -- National parks and the Bay Area -- A national park for the Golden Gate -- Golden Gate national recreation area and growth: land acquisition in the Bay Area -- How to build an urban ...
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Which Bay Area Landmarks Are Closed by the Government Shutdown — and Where Can You Go Instead?

Now entering its second week, the federal government shutdown has resulted in many San Francisco Bay Area landmarks and attractions closing their doors. Last year, San Francisco alone drew an ...
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Weekend Idea: Volunteer Outdoors in Sight of the Golden Gate Bridge

Looking for weekend plans? Consider getting your hands dirty this weekend to celebrate Saturday’s National Public Lands Day. The annual event means all federally managed lands — including properties ...
Bay Area Reporter

Gay man to lead sprawling Bay Area national park

A gay married dad with long ties to the Bay Area has been named the new superintendent for the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The sprawling federal park site spans the counties of San Mateo, ...