Back in the winter of 2002-2003, someone in the EBRPD had the bright idea of "maintaining" Pleasanton Ridge trails with bulldozers and other heavy machinery during the middle of the rainy season. The result was predictable: a big, muddy, erosive, environmentally destructive mess. Check out the...

If you decide to hike the part of the Ohlone "Wilderness Trail" in and near Mission Peak, you're in for a dispiriting surprise. Let's say you get someone to drop you off on Mill Creek Road, because it's the closest paved access to this end of the trail.  You'll find yourself on this dirt road...

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Thanks for visiting!  Q: What's the difference between the "Blog" and "News" sections? A: The "News" section is for short announcements and upcoming events, and shows up as a sidebar on every page except its own.  The "Blog" section is for longer articles, and only shows up on the main...