Earlier this week we shared tips about how to plan a self-supported adventure. And nowhere is better or more convenient for a day outdoors than a long, scenic, well-marked trail. There's one trail in particular we're partial to this summer—the 375-mile Bay Area Ridge Trail....
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It's the 30th birthday of the Bay Area Ridge Trail! To celebrate this momentous anniversary, we're sharing the Ridge Trail's history in an excerpt from the new edition of Bay Area Ridge Trail, by Elizabeth Byers. The Trail A combination of unique characteristics primed the Bay Area for...
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We asked Elizabeth Byers, author of the newest edition of Bay Area Ridge Trail, what makes the trail special for her and why others should take time to hike, cycle, ride, and explore it this spring. I first heard about the Bay Area Ridge Trail back...
Read MoreBERKELEY, CA -- Our friends at Wilderness Press just keep the hits coming! Last week, confirmation came that Wilderness has signed Bay Area insider and freelance travel writer Rylan Freshour to author the newest addition to their urban hiking travel guide series, Walking Berkeley & Oakland. "Most simply put, Walking Berkeley...
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