The Parks Conservancy

Today is #WorldOceansDay! Over the years, the mighty ocean has created the sandy shores-- and dramatic cliffs--of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. On this day, we celebrate its beauty, its power--as well as its fragility.

Help us identify and catalog more animals--both furry and feathered--for the Marin Wildlife Picture Index Project. Find a volunteer opportunity: http://bit.ly/1P8ClYX. ‪#‎OneTam‬ ‪#‎WildlifeWednesday‬

Transformed from a former military airfield into a vibrant environmental showcase. #CrissyField #WorldWetlandsDay

As 2015 comes to a close, let’s look forward to 2016 and imagine the boundless possibilities of a new day and a new year. ‪#‎FindYourPark‬

Want to take a quick break from your daily grind? Try this out: Breathe in rhythm with this graphic of Muir Woods National Monument. Inhale as it fades away, exhale as it reappears. Enjoy!

It’s time for a 15-second meditation! The panoramic views from the Battery East Vista make this brand-new overlook the quintessential destination to soak in that famous span. More about the project: http://bit.ly/1GOWgKH. #Parks4All (Video by Curran White)

On the windswept coast south of SF, Milagra Ridge boasts views to the edge of the Pacific Ocean. This scrub-covered ridgeline is critical habitat, home to red-tailed hawks and the endangered Mission blue butterfly. More about this park site: http://bit.ly/1MzPTYu. #TrailTuesday #FindYourPark

Coming soon: The Battery East Vista will realign a section of the Bay Trail to create a new overlook on the way to the Golden Gate Bridge and the Coastal Trail. Complete with terraced walls, this new vista will be a place to rest, soak in the scenery, or take a selfie. More about this project: http://bit.ly/1GOWgKH. (Photos by Paul Myers)

Photo Phursday: It’s time for a 15-second meditation! Let the rhythmic blaring of foghorns lull you into a trance as @Karl the Fog slowly blankets the famed span and the surrounding hillsides. More about visiting the Marin Headlands: http://bit.ly/1W7INnW. #FindYourPark (Video by Robin Binaoro)

The latest addition to the Golden Gate National Parks, #RanchoCorraldeTierra (Rancho) is a 3,858-acre site in San Mateo County with awe-inspiring views, important watersheds, miles of public trails, and diverse wildlife. The property features rolling hills, hidden valleys, and panoramic coastal vistas. Rancho is one of the largest undeveloped parcels of land on the #SanMateo peninsula. Once planned for development, this land is now protected as part of our nation’s natural legacy. Click on the link in our profile to learn more about this park site. #NationalPark #FindYourPark #Parks4All #TravelTuesday #TrailTuesday

(Photo by Jeremiah McWright)

Nature can be healing in many ways--mentally, physically, and spiritually. #OliverSacks #FindYourPark

Happy birthday to the National Park Service! 99 years ago today, the Park Service was created to steward America’s best idea--your beloved ‪#‎nationalparks‬ and monuments. Join us in celebrating the next 99 years of the stewardship by exploring the more than 80,000 acres of parklands in your backyard--the Golden Gate National Parks: http://bit.ly/1Lvbxyp. ‪#‎Parks4All‬ ‪#‎FindYourPark‬

The OG of OB. ‪More about the western snowy plover: http://bit.ly/1gEH5am.

The OG of OB. #StraightOutta

Today is #WorldRangerDay! Join us in thanking the men and women who protect our beloved parklands.

Happy #FriendshipDay! Here's to besties who encourage each other to get their hands a little dirty--and slimy.