Outdoors
Saturday March 20, 2010 Updated 10:55 PM PDT
Pt. Reyes' forgotten site
When the weather gets warm, people pack into those coastal camps. But this underused area is one of Tom Stienstra's faves.
Google's iffy bike routes
Riders say that Google's new bicycling routes are sissy, glitchy, unnecessarily long. One says it was "trying to kill her." Your take?
Little cabin by the lake
Celebrate the arrival of spring with an overnight stay at one of these 10 cabin-sporting lakes. Here are some of Tom Stienstra favorites.
Rogue River Forest Among Top Ten Carbon Storing National Forests in America
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U.S. Freestyle Championships at Squaw
Next weekend at Squaw Valley, the nation's top mogul, halfpipe and aerial skiers will gather for the 2010...
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Plenty of elbow room in Oakland
The city's 525-acre Knowland Park offers vast swaths of open space filled with hiking paths, birds, wildlife and stupendous views.
Lone, lovelorn wolverine found
Almost 90 years after wolverines supposedly went extinct in California, "Buddy" is apparently searching for a mate that he might never find.
Each activity has its hot spot
Get ready to head outside. Tom Stienstra reveals his top picks for hikes, bikes, swims, camping, boating for this time of year.
S.F.'s highest peak
If you want the excitement of mountain climbing without the danger, ascend to the top of Corona Heights Park.Bear Valley bliss
It might not be the biggest resort in California, but the small-time feel and the ability to ski through the trees to your housing makes Bear Valley a gem.
No excuses, couch potatoes
Dozens of mostly free organized adventures in the Bay Area are available through the spring and early summer from a network of volunteers.
Bike camping in the Bay Area
It's this simple: Decide what you need to spend a night outside and then put it on your bicycle and ride somewhere.
Mavericks: The stuff of legends
Wave faces topped 50 feet, wipeouts were brutal and frequent, and Chris Bertish took home $50,000. Photos | more surfing.
Big Snow = Longer Season
Thanks to El Nino and the heavy snow it brought, Heavenly is extending its season by a week.
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Point Reyes' forgotten camp offers long view
You could wake up Saturday morning in your sleeping bag at Sky Camp, peer out...
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The Fishing Report
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