Join us on this walk that takes place on the first Saturday of the month, rain or shine! We meet at the “The Columns” (aka Pergola) on the northeast corner of Oakland’s Lake Merritt at 10:30 AM. It’s a flat, paved 3.5-mile walk around the lake that takes about an hour and a half. Afterwards,…

Enjoy all the shades of spring on a hike around Mt. Tamalpais while enjoying fantastic views from every direction. We’ll meet at the Rock Spring Parking Lot before beginning our walk to the Mountain Theater, followed by an energetic hike up the Rock Spring Lagunitas Fire Road. After lunch at Laurel Dell, we’ll hike along…

We’re going to one of the grandest regional parks in the East Bay. Briones Park is a wonderland of rolling hills and oak woodlands, and in April it should be lushly green, with carpets of wildflowers and lovely vistas to Mt. Diablo and the east. We’ll start at the Bear Creek Staging Area, then leave…

Join us as we step off the San Francisco mainland for a scenic island adventure that blends waterfront walking, sweeping skyline views, and layers of history. We’ll begin with a flat loop around Treasure Island, then add elevation with a hilly circuit on neighboring Yerba Buena Island, together forming a figure-eight route. And getting there…

Join us on this walk that takes place on the first Saturday of the month, rain or shine! We meet at the “The Columns” (aka Pergola) on the northeast corner of Oakland’s Lake Merritt at 10:30 AM. It’s a flat, paved 3.5-mile walk around the lake that takes about an hour and a half. Afterwards,…

Help us celebrate our pilgrims heading out to the Camino this year at our annual Shell Ceremony & Potluck. We’ll gather at St. Augustine Church in Oakland with Rev. Beth Linde Foot to confer scallop shells (symbol of the pilgrimage) to outbound pilgrims as well as recognize departing volunteer hospitaleros. If you’re looking for a…

We’re going to Muir Woods! But first, we gotta earn it. We’ll start at Mountain Home Inn on Panoramic Highway, climb up on the Matt Davis Trail along the southern flank of Mt. Tam, with panoramas over the bay and the ocean, and then, after a break at Bootjack Camp, we’ll plunge down through the…

Join us on this walk that takes place on the first Saturday of the month, rain or shine! We meet at the “The Columns” (aka Pergola) on the northeast corner of Oakland’s Lake Merritt at 10:30 AM. It’s a flat, paved 3.5-mile walk around the lake that takes about an hour and a half. Afterwards,…

If you’re preparing for a Camino, this class offers an opportunity to learn and practice the Spanish you are likely to use as you travel through Spain. Whether you know very little Spanish or perhaps want a refresher and some practice, our Basic Spanish for the Camino may be the right class for you. These…

Let’s see what’s happening at the Presidio Tunnel Tops with a hike offering sweeping views of the City, San Francisco Bay, and Golden Gate. From the Presidio Visitor Center, we’ll head to the Tunnel Tops with its unique public spaces — huge lawns, freeform benches made from fallen trees, wonderful overlooks, and fun and fancy…