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November 17, 2020Take a hike near Lovers' Lane
For those of you who love getting outside, you're in luck! Today is Take a Hike Day, an activity the American Hiking Society says will make you happier as you enjoy the great outdoors. And what better way to take a hike than a walk near Lovers' Lane in San Francisco's Presidio? The sinuous trail we see in today's photo is called 'Wood Line' and was designed by the environmental artist Andy Goldsworthy. By using felled eucalyptus trees, Goldsworthy intended this land art to eventually biodegrade and fade back into the forest floor. It's one of four of his works within this national park that once served as a US military outpost.
No matter where you are, we hope you find a nearby trail to explore. The US National Trails System maintains more than 80,000 miles of national scenic, historic, or recreational trails through some of the most beautiful and interesting parts of the country, so you have plenty of hikes to choose from.Quote of the day
—Andy GoldsworthyPeople also leave presence in a place even when they are no longer there.Keep exploring
The Presidio | San Francisco National Park at the Golden Gate
https://www.presidio.govThe Presidio is where San Francisco began. Founded at the Golden Gate in 1776, it was a military fort under the flags of Spain, Mexico and the United States before it became a new kind of national park in 1994. History comes alive here.
Other articles from presidio.govPresidio of San Francisco (U.S. National Park Service)
Oct 20, 2017 · Presidio of San Francisco (U.S. National Park Service) Experience a Diversity of Natural and Cultural History For 218 years, the Presidio served as an army post for three nations. World and local events, from military campaigns to World Fairs and earthquakes, left their mark.
Presidio of San Francisco - Wikipedia
The Presidio of San Francisco (originally, El Presidio Real de San Francisco or The Royal Fortress of Saint Francis) is a park and former U.S. Army military fort on the northern tip of the San Francisco Peninsula in San Francisco, California, and is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
It had been a fortified location since September 17, 1776, when New Spain established the presidio to gain a foothold in Alta California and the San Francisco Bay. It passed to Mexico, which in turn passed it to th…
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