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Outdoor Recreation

From upgrades at landmark parks to events in nature, here’s what’s happening outside in Silicon Valley this spring

by Angela Swartz April 16, 2026 6:07 pmMay 7, 2026 5:18 pm

Get the inside scoop on the outdoors with The Six Fifty’s latest roundup of parks and recreation happenings.

Año Nuevo’s iconic elephant seal viewing areas are reopening after a bird flu outbreak. Scientists have been hard at work the entire time

by Magali Gauthier April 9, 2026 9:04 pmApril 20, 2026 5:04 pm

Where to celebrate Earth Month on the Peninsula

by Angela Swartz April 8, 2026 7:48 pmApril 22, 2026 7:48 pm

A&E

Learn the art and science of nature journaling in Palo Alto

by Angela Swartz March 4, 2026 11:24 amMarch 5, 2026 10:25 pm

Outdoor Recreation

Where to chase waterfalls and hike among green hillsides after the wet Peninsula weather

by Angela Swartz February 26, 2026 10:26 pmMarch 12, 2026 7:09 pm

Outdoor Recreation

Nature events, reopenings and more: Here’s the latest outdoor recreation news around Silicon Valley

by Angela Swartz February 12, 2026 11:03 pmMarch 5, 2026 7:23 pm

Outdoor Recreation

From grazing cattle to soaring redwoods and panoramic views of the coast, a new network of trails offers unprecedented access at a Peninsula preserve

by Magali Gauthier January 22, 2026 7:50 pmFebruary 5, 2026 7:33 pm

From the coast’s tide pools to the Peninsula’s marshlands, king tides reveal how wildlife adapt to extreme conditions

by Magali Gauthier December 18, 2025 9:13 pmJanuary 8, 2026 7:51 pm

Why San Mateo County is digging deeper to understand what the bats do year-round

by Magali Gauthier October 23, 2025 8:22 pmNovember 6, 2025 6:20 pm

Outdoor Recreation

8 outdoor experts reveal their favorite Silicon Valley bike rides

by Angela Swartz July 31, 2025 5:14 pmAugust 15, 2025 10:33 am

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