Big Nature, Small Space

Big Nature, Small Space
            Yellow and purple lupin line a path through coyote brush-dotted sandy terrain. Cypress trees rise like sculptures. White puffy clouds float high in a vibrant blue sky.
            Walking along, the gently curving boardwalk is one of the only visual hints that this is not a wilderness site. It’s easy to overlook the houses in the background beyond the furthest trees.
            And yet, this is right in the city of San Francisco. The Presidio features many lovely nature areas, even within a relatively small space.
            We don’t have to travel far for a nature walk. When you don’t have the time, energy or means to get to a special nature site, enjoy a nearby park or garden. If you can’t get outside, look out the window or door at the sky and listen for birds. Keep putting one foot forward!
            This week’s Hike Notes from the archives, Lobos Valley Boardwalk Stroll, describes an easy short walk right within San Francisco that features scenery that makes us feel far from the city.
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This week’s hike from the archives:
Hike Notes 53: Lobos Valley Boardwalk Stroll