Hikes That Eschew Deja Vu

The beauty of a loop trail is that you never repeat a single step. Tom Stienstra shares four of his favorites in the Bay Area.

City Sports Hike to Mount Davidson; a dog-sledding adventure; and more.

More outdoor events by the bay and beyond.

Hiking Russian Hill The view (and stairs) will take your breath away.

Whale Watching Share your pix and tell us where you spotted the migrating giants.

A New Resolution Start 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 Water California'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 City Tour the winter breeding grounds of the impressive elephant seal.

Not At All Gloomy Spend a day at Oakland's Mountain View Cemetery for a state history lesson.

Meditation On Snow Mount Shasta is a wintertime mecca for spiritual seekers.

Intact And Scenic The sprawling Jenner Headlands, in Sonoma County, will soon open to the public.

Heart-Melting Vista Fog or not, there are magic views from Castle Rock.

Setting High Goals Local outdoorsman to ascend Kilimanjaro in a wheelchair. Photos | Video

Good Slope, Bad Slope An environmental coalition grades Tahoe resorts. Here are the results »

Hit The Trails Check out these three Bay Area outings: Sweeney Ridge, Point Pinole and Tomales Bay.