Marin Blog
Outdoor Adventures Collection
This is a special selection of blog posts that share a single topic of outdoor activities in Marin County.
Whether craving a day of adventure by hiking, biking, paddling or hoping to keep things simple on the farm, here are some interesting blog ideas for ways to explore Marin.
Visit the Wild-est Side of Marin County
Posted Friday, February 17, 2023 by MCVB Staff
TOTAL IMMERSION IN MARIN COUNTY’S WILD-EST SIDE
A trip to Marin County can be a wildlife safari adventure and being just a short drive from San Francisco, it has...[Read More]
Visit The Lodge at Tiburon for Outdoor Adventures
Posted Monday, January 23, 2023 by MCVB Staff
Main County is only a bike or car ride across the Golden Gate Bridge, or for the less adventurous, a relaxing ferry ride from San Francisco’s Embarcadero. Marin’s legendary natural beauty has...[Read More]
Marin County’s Best Hiking Tours Await
Posted Thursday, August 4, 2022 by MCVB Staff
By Whitney Butler
From atop Mount Tamalpais, gray whales can be seen in migratory patterns, as seal pups learn to swim where the sand meets the surf. In the grasslands near the ridgeline, tule elk graze...[Read More]
Challenge Yourself: Try a New Sport in Marin
Posted Monday, August 1, 2022 by MCVB Staff
By John Egan
No matter the time of year, Marin County delivers an array of outdoor opportunities, from attending concerts to strolling along beautiful beaches to hiking the area’s many trails....[Read More]
5 Outdoor Activities in Marin After Dark
Posted Monday, January 3, 2022 by MCVB Staff
By John Egan
In Marin County, nighttime and sunrise can be just the right time to explore the outdoors, thanks to the area’s mild—but a bit nippy—after-dark weather. And as luck would have it, a number of...[Read More]
The Best Waterfall Hikes in Marin County
Posted Monday, December 6, 2021 by MCVB Staff
By Joe Kukura
Just a little out there, Marin County is renowned for its great hiking destinations like Point Reyes and Mount Tamalpais, but there are a few secret and less well-known hiking...[Read More]
Marin’s Top Waterfall Hikes
Posted Monday, November 22, 2021 by MCVB Staff
The rainy season has finally hit Marin and the county’s highest peak—Mount Tamalpais—recorded a whopping 43 inches of precipitation from the first big storm of the season. For nature-lovers, the big rainfall means great waterfall...[Read More]
LGBT Traveler's Guide to Marin County
Posted Monday, September 13, 2021 by MCVB Staff
By Joe Kukura
San Francisco may be known as the world’s gay mecca, but there’s a well-kept LGBTQ travel secret on the “sunny side of the Golden Gate Bridge.” Marin County is sort of the backyard...[Read More]
A Camping Guide to Marin County
Posted Monday, September 6, 2021 by MCVB Staff
By Megan Eileen McDonough
When it comes to campsites, Marin County has you covered (literally). Home to towering redwood trees, quaint beaches dotting the coast and exotic wildlife that goes for miles, there's a trail...[Read More]
Best Road trips in Marin County
Posted Monday, August 30, 2021 by MCVB Staff
By Megan Eileen McDonough
The open road awaits. If you’ve never taken a road trip, now’s your chance. With cascading views of the San Francisco Bay, fauna in every color of the rainbow and rare...[Read More]
The Muir Woods Reservation System, Explained
Posted Monday, August 23, 2021 by MCVB Staff
By Joe Kukura
The famous Marin County redwood forests of Muir Woods are an absolute must-visit for anyone who loves nature. But to keep this national monument pristine, the park instituted a Muir Woods...[Read More]
How to Release Your Inner Child in Marin
Posted Monday, July 19, 2021 by MCVB Staff
By Megan Eileen McDonough
If there was ever a place to release your inner child, Marin is it. The county has much to offer in terms of fascinating history, immersive culture and wind-in-your-hair...[Read More]
Hiking Mt Tam
Posted Thursday, July 15, 2021 by MCVB Staff
Top of Tam: Marin's Verna Dunshee Trail
I'm high atop Mount Tamalpais on the Verna Dunshee memorial trail and the Bay Area spreads out below me in miniature. It's a magical view: lush ridges, hills and...[Read More]
Gear up for a Mountain Biking Adventure in Marin County
Posted Wednesday, July 14, 2021 by MCVB Staff
by Maryann Tobin
Imagine the feel of a fresh breeze gliding across your face as you ride through the legendary trails that inspired the sport of mountain biking. The exhilaration is topped only by the breathtaking...[Read More]
Guide to Marin County's Most Exotic Wildlife
Posted Monday, July 12, 2021 by MCVB Staff
By Megan Eileen McDonough
It’s no secret that Marin County has some pretty fantastic viewpoints, but did you know that it is also home to some of the world’s rarest living species? It’s true! While...[Read More]
