This coastal town just outside of one of California's biggest cities is a lively yet laid-back escape with charming shops, ...

In fact, some of the most awe-inspiring natural wonders in the United States are just 16 miles from downtown SF – Muir Woods National Monument, a towering sanctuary of old-growth redwoods.

First up, the diva decided to embark on a woodsy adventure to the Muir Woods National Monument ... and bushes at the location. The towering trees barely left any room for the sunlight to kick ...

and the magic we know as Muir Woods National Monument was born — towering, mysterious, magnificent. Just 12 miles from the bustle of San Francisco, this patch of primeval forest is a destination for ...

If you are planning to visit Muir Woods, we highly suggest going early ... John Muir National Historic Site is the location ...

Now, the site – known as Muir Woods – is bustling with activity, with new developers and a new plan that focuses on low-rise housing, rather than big office buildings. “I have mixed emotions ...

Muir Woods has plenty of trails that go right under the redwoods ... According to the park info, Steven Spielberg chose Fern Canyon as a location for Jurassic Park 2 Of the park’s 53,000 acres, around ...

“Just as with all of our projects at Muir Woods, we want to make sure any construction ... who would like to see a permanent bridge at the location. (Alan Dep/Marin Independent Journal) West ...

Muir Woods encourages quiet — quiet contemplation ... Moon Bathing,” did not involve nudism. We gathered at the location in Butte Creek Canyon and met with ecotherapists just before dusk.

While Muir Woods is not a national park, it is so highly visited that we include its system updates to help visitors. The area is both the beneficiary and victim of its location—just 17 miles no ...

As one of the busiest and most popular Bay Area tourist attractions, Muir Woods National ... “Part of the joys of being in the woods is not a particular location, but the act of walking through ...