Regional Parks Offer Riot of Spring Flowers
by Beverly Lane Spring starts officially with the vernal equinox, which comes on March 20 this year. It’s the date when day and night are of equal length, after which […]
Beat the heat at Black Diamond Mines
By Beverly Lane As summer approaches its zenith, you can still beat the heat at the regional parks in east Contra Costa County. One good bet is […]
Hiking — Regional Parks in the rain
by Beverly Lane Seasonal rains bring green to the grasslands in the East Bay Regional Parks, with a promise of springtime wildflowers. But the rains also bring muddy trails that […]
How to stay cool in the parks
by Beverly Lane; If you’re looking for places to stay cool during these hot summer days, the East Bay Regional Park District can help. […]
Iron Horse trail section will link workers with BART
An East Bay Regional Park extension of the Iron Horse Trail in Pleasanton that will  link the Dublin/Pleasanton BART station with many local destinations was officially started at a ceremony held May […]
Hiking Danville Trails for Outdoor Fun
by Nora Heston: […]