Spring hiking with kids is magical — but there are real hazards most parents do not know about. Ticks, poison oak, creek crossings, and wildlife encounters. Here is what to watch for and how to handle all of it.

California wildflowers are one of nature's greatest gifts to hikers. Your family guide to identifying poppies, lupines, wild mustard, bluedicks, and more on Bay Area trails this spring.

Fasting from dawn to sunset does not have to mean staying indoors. Here is how our Muslim family keeps getting outside, hiking, and connecting with nature during Ramadan, safely and joyfully.