Nature & Wild Places

How to Spend a Day on Mount Tamalpais — From First-Timers to Full-Day Hikers

Mount Tamalpais — or Mount Tam — is 2,571 feet of ancient coastal landscape wrapped in redwood forest and threaded with over 60 miles of trails. Here's how to make the most of a day on the mountain, whether you're a first-timer or a full-day hiker.

Nature’s Aromatherapy in the Mill Valley Redwoods (Autumn Edition)

Breathe in the magic of Mill Valley’s autumn redwoods. Discover nature’s own aromatherapy — from the scent of rain-soaked bark to the spice of bay laurel — and experience how fall forest therapy restores calm, connection, and presence.

A Soulful Escape into the Redwoods: Visiting Muir Woods National Monument

Step into the stillness of Muir Woods National Monument — a thousand-year-old redwood forest just north of San Francisco. Discover serene trails, golden light filtering through ancient trees, and local Mill Valley gems for a soulful, slow-paced escape.