This undiscovered gem of a park is a perfect get away right in our backyard. You wouldn’t know it if you didn’t look for it, as it is mostly hidden from view, tucked in between Hercules and Martinez on a small side road off Hwy 4. If you blink you will surely miss the exit…
Happy New Year! What big plans do you have for 2016? Here at Bay Area Families Outside, we don’t go in for resolutions so much as trying to figure out some fun adventures. To bring this sense of adventure to you, we offer you our Bay Area Bucket List for 2016. (Not going to lie–…
So… your kids are out of school and there’s a whole bunch of days ahead of you. You want to get outside but you’re not sure exactly where to go. Fortunately, we’re surrounded by lots of amazing possibilities here in the Bay Area. I try to plan out a couple of day-long adventures and then…
It’s true, friends. You will be able to get to more trails if you have a car. But if you are one of those people who are much kinder to the environment due to your lack of vehicle, the trails of the Bay Area are still open to you! Below are various trails you can…
In a word, Pleasanton Ridge was pleasant. (Sorry, but it’s true.) I’m not sure it’s my most favorite hiking spot EVER, but it had some good qualities, as well as some considerations for hiking with the smaller set. First, Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park is the land of Big Oaks and Big Sycamores (and many buckeyes,…
Mount Diablo is one of the most prominent and visually stunning features of the Bay Area landscape. At 3,849 ft it is the San Francisco Bay Area’s tallest mountain and an ecological treasure. There is an extensive trail network with hikes for every level from toddlers just beginning to get their hiking legs to seasoned…
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