Golden Gate National Recreation Area

New Alcatraz Exhibit Delves Into U.S. Prison History

Incarceration in the United States takes on an educational role at Alcatraz Island, where a new exhibit delves into the legal, social, and political issues of being locked up.

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By Compiled From N... - October 31st, 2021 1:45am

Alcatraz Island To Reopen At Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Golden Gate National Recreation Area in California plans to reopen access to Alcatraz Island on March 15.

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By NPT Staff - March 18th, 2021 3:45am

Women And The National Parks

There have been, and continue to be, women who played key roles in establishing national parks or who are honored by parks that bear their name or were influenced by their work, or had positions with the National Park Service. How many do you know?

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By NPT Staff - March 8th, 2021 2:45am

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UPDATE | Tensions Growing Within National Park Service Over Coronavirus Pandemic

Though a few more units of the National Park System were closing Sunday in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, outwardly it was business as usual across the National Park System on Sunday, behind the scenes tensions were growing over the situation.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 16th, 2020 8:58am

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San Francisco’s Presidio First U.S. Park To Receive Green Flag Award

San Francisco’s Presidio has been designated the first park in the United States to receive the Green Flag Award. The award, bestowed by a worldwide network of organizations licensed by the British Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local Governments, seeks to recognize well-managed green spaces.

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By David and Kay Scott - January 14th, 2020 2:15am

NPS Solicits Proposals For Golden Gate NRA Hostel

Interested in a business opportunity that caters to world travelers at a location on one of the most valuable pieces of real estate in the U.S.? Guests will enjoy outstanding vistas, good public transportation, and excellent restaurants and shopping nearby. Best of all, past data indicates the business will frequently operate at or near capacity. If this sounds appealing, the National Park Service may have a deal for you.

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By David and Kay Scott - January 20th, 2020 3:09pm

14 Acres Of New "Tunnel Tops" Parkland Coming To The Presidio

Dramatic views of the Golden Gate, San Francisco Bay, the Presidio, and the San Francisco skyline will be added to Golden Gate National Recreation Area with the addition of 14 acres of new parkland atop highway tunnels.

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By NPT Staff - November 7th, 2019 4:00pm

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More National Parks Expanding Access To eBikes, With Some Limits

With days to spare to meet Interior Secretary David Bernhardt's directive that eBikes quickly gain greater access in the National Park System, more parks are expanding that access, though there are some restrictions.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 30th, 2019 2:00am

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Trail Closures At Golden Gate National Recreation Area To Allow For Power Line Work

There are some trail closures at Golden Gate National Recreation Area in California that will stay in place for a month or so while work is done to replace power lines that light up Sausalito and all park lands in the Marin Headlands.

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By NPT Staff - June 12th, 2019 1:30am

Christine Lehnertz Picked To Lead The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy

Christine Lehnertz, who abruptly ended her National Park Service career rather than return to Grand Canyon National Park and a subordinate who made false allegations against her, is heading back to San Francisco to lead the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 17th, 2019 3:38pm

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