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Spring looks different. More filled with hope. Spring is finally here. Scant rainfall early in the winter kept plants from sprouting as quickly and blooming as exuberantly as they might…

Spring is finally here, and if you like birds, it’s time to get excited. The soft-spoken American poet Emily Dickinson wrote that “March is the Month of Expectation.” She was…

We love going outdoors, and we’re sure you do too. To protect nature, we all need to do our part and treat it with respect. Usually, no one wants to…

From seasoned birders with hawk-like eyes for spotting birds to fledgling beginners, Mount Diablo offers awesome birding opportunities. More than 200 bird species have been spotted on Mount Diablo. Some…

On the north side of Mount Diablo State Park are the smaller peaks of Mount Diablo. They include Twin Peaks at 1,733 feet and Eagle Peak at 2,369 feet elevation.…

Although Mount Diablo is not an especially tall mountain, it offers some of the best views in the world. Because you’re going to be on every side of the mountain…

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY—Explore some of the East Bay’s premiere hiking spots with Save Mount Diablo in 2021, including areas rarely open to the public. The Discover Diablo hike series offers…

On October 30 and 31, Save Mount Diablo helped organize a massive volunteer cleanup effort in the Castle Rocks area of Pine Canyon. Together with Mount Diablo State Park, the…

Join Save Mount Diablo in celebrating Latino Conservation Week (July 18 to 26). We will be hosting a relaxing, evening hike on Save Mount Diablo’s Wright Canyon property co-led by…

Offering a unique variety of terrain and trails, California’s terrain is a dream for hikers, cyclists, and equestrians. Although you might hit the trail to rejuvenate yourself and temporarily leave…