On May 27, 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco opened to the public. Over 80 years later, the Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most famous and beautiful bridges in the world because of its spectacular location, graceful lines, Art Deco detailing and emblematic color. With towers extending 746 feet into the sky and over 100 feet beneath the bay, the bridge is also an engineering marvel. Visitors can walk or bike the entire length of the 1.7 mile-long bridge, but dress warmly and don’t forget to check out nearby Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Photo by Dave Gordon (www.sharetheexperience.org).
Happy 80th birthday to the Golden Gate Bridge. On this day in 1937, this iconic bridge first opened. With towers extending 700 feet into the sky and over 100 feet beneath the San Francisco Bay, the bridge is an engineering marvel. In addition to driving, you can walk or bike the entire length of its 1.2-mile expanse, bounded on either side by spectacular scenery. Photo from Golden Gate National Recreation Area courtesy of Bruce Getty.
San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Bridge stretches into a sea of fog, as seen from a helicopter. California’s Golden Gate National Recreation Area, which borders the bridge, is just as stunning at ground level. To the west, Kirby Cove features fantastic views and camping, while Fort Baker to the east offers crabbing, kayaking and hiking near a historic U.S. Army post. Sunset photo courtesy of Engel Ching.
This week 78 years ago, the Golden Gate Bridge opened to the public. One of the most famous and beautiful bridges in the world, the iconic Golden Gate Bridge is engineering marvel. This great shot of the bridge was taken at sunset from Golden Gate National Recreation Area as the fog began to roll in and engulf it. Photo by Dave Gordon (www.sharetheexperience.org).
Here’s a beautiful night shot of the Golden Gate Bridge in California. Duane Jurma took this photo from Marshall Beach in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Last year, Golden Gate was the most visited national park location with more than 15 million visits. Visitation at America’s national parks broke all-time records in 2014 – topping 292.8 million visits to national parks.
Photo courtesy of Duane Jurma.
Happy Valentine’s Day! Every year we make a video of proposals and weddings on America’s public lands. Thanks to everyone who shared their videos and photos – here are some of our favorite shots! And be sure to check out this year’s Valentine’s Day video: http://on.doi.gov/1vqOsU7
Golden Gate National Recreation Area chronicles two hundred years of history, from the Native American culture, the Spanish Empire frontier and the Mexican Republic, to maritime history, the California Gold Rush, the evolution of American coastal fortifications, and the growth of urban San Francisco. Plus it has killer views like this one.
Photo: David Roof (www.sharetheexperience.org)
Not all of our public lands are far from urban areas. The Golden Gate National Recreation Area chronicles two hundred years of history, from Native American culture, the Spanish Empire frontier and the Mexican Republic, to maritime history, and the California Gold Rush. It also provides some pretty killer views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco.
Photo: Justin Kern
Of the 84 marine and coastal units administered by the National Park Service, Golden Gate National Recreation Area in California is one of the most popular. There are many beaches to enjoy and explore in Golden Gate including Stinson Beach, Muir Beach, Tennessee Valley Beach, Rodeo Beach, Baker Beach, and Ocean Beach. This photo shows the famous Cliff House shot from Ocean Beach. In 2010, Golden Gate NRA had 14.3 million visits that contributed $264 million and 3,445 jobs to the local economy. Nationwide, coastal and marine units of the National Park System contributed $3.5 billion, not counting other Interior coastal units.
Photo, National Park Service
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