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By Robert Casey   What is the largest state park in northern California? You might be surprised to learn that it’s Henry W. Coe State Park, with more than 87,000…

Interviewed by Haley Sutton, Land Stewardship Associate About Jamie How long have you lived in the Bay Area? I have lived in the Bay Area for my entire life. Born…

Interviewed by Haley Sutton, Land Stewardship Associate About Mike How long have you lived in the Bay Area? On and off since 1989. My wife, daughter, and I first moved…

Fields of Flowers A walk in the Ohlone Wilderness Photos by Scott Hein Text by Bruce and Joan Hamilton It was an alluring prospect: a springtime trip to the Ohlone…

Interviewed by Haley Sutton, Land Stewardship Associate About Jim and Sharon How long have you lived in the Bay Area? 44 years. How did you learn about Save Mount Diablo?…

What is a raptor? A raptor is a type of bird that eats large prey—although carrion eaters like some eagles, vultures, and condors are raptors too, and herons and other…

Blue Oak Woodland in Spring Hike Self-Guided Hike through Walnut Creek’s Largest Open Space Download a PDF of this self-guided hike (HERE) There is also a printer-friendly version available here…

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…

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…