The first leap from the top of a waterfall was horrifying. I’m not used to jumping off the equivalent of a four-story building into a river where the roaring water is frothing below, and my brain kept ...

Before we head into the dry season, find time to take this 1.3-mile round-trip hike to Buck Gulch Falls in Novato. It’s perfect for young children, and indeed, with the exception of one person walking ...

August Broadbent squealed as he plunged his little hands into the tadpole pond at Riverbanks Zoo Thursday morning. “Tadpoles! Tadpoles! Mom, a tadpole!” The 4-year-old yelled as he tried to scoop out ...

Amnicon Falls State Park near Superior has less than 2 miles of hiking trails — not many, by state park standards. But size isn’t everything, and this gem of a park is a must-visit for its picturesque ...

Known for its roaring waterfall, this state park has plenty more up its sleeve, from river trails to campsites, making it a ...