As a little boy, I was lucky to grow up with the beauty of Mount Tam. I played in a grove of redwoods and a small creek behind my Mill Valley home.
Now, in retirement, I get to spend even more time in nature nearby. Here are some of my favorite Bay Area spots, along with mountains, trees and trails less than a day’s drive from home.
For excursions into nature a little farther away, check out photos from my website, Beautiful Places. And for more urban settings, I’ve collected my photos on the Exploring Cities and Towns website.