Outdoor Activities

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.

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

Why Mill Valley Is the Best Weekend Escape Near San Francisco

Discover why Mill Valley is the perfect weekend escape near San Francisco, with redwood hikes, local favorites, and where to stay.

Why Mill Valley Is the Best Weekend Escape Near San Francisco

Step Into Another World: Why the Dipsea Steps Are Magical

Discover the magic of the Dipsea Steps in Mill Valley, California. Learn the history, hiking experience, and why this iconic staircase on the Dipsea Trail should be on your California bucket list.

Step Into Another World: Why the Dipsea Steps Are Magical

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.