A forest cabin escape in Guerneville, California. Giant redwoods, a beautiful library cabin, nearby hiking, and exactly the kind of slow, restorative weekend families need. Our full stay.

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.

After rain, a hidden waterfall comes alive on this Southern California trail and California newts come out to mate. Here is exactly where to go, what to expect, and how to make the most of it.

One mile, wildflowers in every direction, farm animals next door, and rolling green hills that make you forget you are minutes from home. This is the toddler hike every Bay Area family needs to know about.