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.

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Beach Lover’s Guide to Marin County

By Megan Eileen McDonough

 

With summer around the corner, now is the perfect time to start planning your beach getaway to Marin. That said, with so many beaches to choose from, picking the right one for... [ Read More → ]

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Breathtaking, Advanced-Level Hikes in Marin

By Joe Kukura

 

Northern California’s famed Marin County is a can’t-miss destination for weekend hikers, with an unrivaled natural landscape of mountains, trails and open spaces, many with unbeatable views of the mighty Pacific Ocean.

Experienced hikers... [ Read More → ]

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5 Off-the-Beaten-Path Hikes in Marin

By John Egan

 

Want to get outdoors but avoid the crowds? Marin County, just one famous bridge away from San Francisco, offers a wealth of breathtaking hiking trails and vistas. From rugged peaks to dazzling waterfalls... [ Read More → ]

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Marin’s Top Waterfall Hikes

The rainy season has finally hit Marin and the county’s highest peak—Mount Tamalpais—recorded a whopping 34 inches of precipitation from the first big storm of the season. For nature lovers, the big rainfall means great... [ Read More → ]

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Hiking Mt Tam

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 → ]

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Beginner's Guide to the Magic of Marin

By Joe Kukura

Outdoor enthusiasts won’t find a better place for a breath of fresh air than the northern California getaway of Marin County. Known as “the backyard of the Bay Area” for its array of... [ Read More → ]

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The Coastal Trail

The Marin Headlands are a perfect destination for hiking any time of year. In the fall and early winter, when the weather is moody and mixed, there's no better place to take in refreshing Pacific... [ Read More → ]

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Discovering Marin’s Open Space Preserves

Marin owes its natural charm to an abundance of parks and preserves. While most locals and visitors head to Mount Tamalpais, the Marin Headlands and Point Reyes National Seashore, Marin’s open space preserves are truly... [ Read More → ]