Outdoors
Friday May 28, 2010 Updated 7:25 PM PDT
Meet your local islands
The coffee-table tome "The Islands of San Francisco Bay" includes stories and photos on the history and ecology of 48 islands, including lesser-known ones like Elephant and Rat.
Where to pitch your tent
As Memorial Day nears, Tom Stienstra has the lowdown on the best spots for fishing, camping, waterfall-viewing and more.
Did a rogue wave kill pair?
El Sobrante couple who drowned when their boat capsized near Golden Gate Bridge were experienced sailors. So what went wrong?
Collect call from 29,035 feet
Jordan Romero, 13, reaches the top of Mount Everest, becoming the youngest climber to do so. He then calls his mom.
David's Birding Blog #10 - The Next Generation: Birds Raising Their Young in the City
5/27/2010 11:45:00 AM
Dare to go bare
Local runners are eschewing expensive running shoes for what they feel is a superior alternative: Their own feet.
A Berkeley gem
More a tiny diamond in the rough than a polished gem, Jewel Lake is a rustic 1-acre pond that's perfect for hiking and watching wildlife.
Blind sailors compete
The first California Invitational Blind Sailing Regatta brought together sailing teams from Boston, Japan, Canada, New Zealand and the Bay Area.
Cliff notes for summer
Dave Curran reveals one of the Sierra's best cliff-jumping spots, a mountain lake ledge just high enough to scare the midlife crisis out of you. Photos.
Best campsites in spring
May provides a special opportunity for campers who know where to look for it: the foothills and coast.
Welcome to Wonderland
Spend a weekend hiking through the towering spires and surreal ramparts of Pinnacles National Monument.
A ride for every region
Five avid Bay Area cyclists shared their favorite rides, from a trek around Mount Tamalpais to a foothill loop on the flank of Mount Diablo.
Team sport for shredders
Forget rugged individualism: High school surfing tournaments are all about teamwork.
Skiing on Memorial Day?
A late-spring storm leads to a most unusual promotion at Donner Ski Ranch in Tahoe.
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A wintry start to the Memorial Day weekend
This year's Memorial Day holiday outlook is testimony to the Year of Global...
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