City Sports Hike to Mount Davidson; a dog-sledding adventure; and more. More outdoor events by the bay and beyond. Hiking Russian HillThe view (and stairs) will take your breath away. Whale Watching Share your pix and tell us where you spotted the migrating giants. A New ResolutionStart 2009 by trading the gym for a pair of hiking boots. Wet And Wild River otters await at the Coyote Point Recreation Area. Like Oil And WaterCalifornia's fabled coast may open to oil drilling in as few as three years. Heart Of Darkness Death Valley wants to be the first official dark-sky national park. Loved To Death? Practice looking but not touching when at tidal reserves. Safari In The CityTour the winter breeding grounds of the impressive elephant seal. Not At All GloomySpend a day at Oakland's Mountain View Cemetery for a state history lesson. Meditation On SnowMount Shasta is a wintertime mecca for spiritual seekers. Intact And ScenicThe sprawling Jenner Headlands, in Sonoma County, will soon open to the public. Heart-Melting VistaFog or not, there are magic views from Castle Rock. Setting High GoalsLocal outdoorsman to ascend Kilimanjaro in a wheelchair. Photos | Video Good Slope, Bad SlopeAn environmental coalition grades Tahoe resorts. Here are the results » Hit The TrailsCheck out these three Bay Area outings: Sweeney Ridge, Point Pinole and Tomales Bay. Tom Stienstra 4 enshrined in California Outdoors Hall of Fame. (1/11) Snow WarningBeware of avalanche possibilities on the slopes. (1/4) Brand new wing man: Teen's first duck hunt. (1/1) From Surf To SnowTom Stienstra lists some of his favorite local outings. (12/25) -- Tom's Archives Brian Hoffman Fishing ReportA column about fishing and people who fish, from every water's edge. Three-Day TrekPoint Reyes Coastal Trail is one of the Bay Area best bets for adventure. Crossing The SierraAn eight-part odyssey beneath California's highest peaks. Must-See List: California Over 100 of the Golden State's top outdoor attractions. New Surfing Page! Contests, conditions, big waves, wipeouts and more. Magic At Maverick'sThe surfing at Maverick's was full of epic rides and huge wipeouts. Photos | Video | Your surf shots His Own Wavelength Having won his ninth world title, 36-year-old Kelly Slater has become a sports legends. Surf Links: Rentals, lessons, forecasts and coastal conservation. Reno-Tahoe Guide Ski & Snow Bay Area Parks Adventure Sports Resources Enter your e-mail and zip code for local wildlife info from : e-mail:zip code: send me eNature.com newsletters & special offers [ Privacy Policy ]
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