Golden Gate National Rec Area, California, United States. A park sign leading you to the park entrance.

Golden Gate National Rec Area, California, United States. The sign welcoming you into the park. I just had to get my picture here!

Golden Gate National Rec Area, California, United States. Muir Woods National Monument. This sign signifies the beginning of a hiking trail.

Golden Gate National Rec Area, California, United States. Muir Woods National Monument. A nice visitor center and gift shop.

Golden Gate National Rec Area, California, United States. Muir Woods National Monument. Displays inside the visitor center.

Golden Gate National Rec Area, California, United States. Muir Woods National Monument. A model of the park.

Golden Gate National Rec Area, California, United States. Muir Woods National Monument. A park ranger offering information about the park and the animals that live within it.

Golden Gate National Rec Area, California, United States. The roads through the Golden Gate National Recreation Area are windy and hilly. Being from a more flat section of the country, I found driving this fun!

Golden Gate National Rec Area, California, United States. Fort Point is located in the Presido Park in San Francisco. The park offers lots to see and do. Fort Point is an old fort and airport.

Golden Gate National Rec Area, California, United States. From within Fort Point you get a great view of the Golden Gate Bridge. The buildings in this picture were part of the the historic fort.

Golden Gate National Rec Area, California, United States. Alcatraz is visible from Fort Point / Presidio.

Golden Gate National Rec Area, California, United States. A building that is part of Port Point and part of the former airport.

Golden Gate National Rec Area, California, United States. Old airport hangers in Fort Point.

Golden Gate National Rec Area, California, United States. Muir Woods National Monument. A model showing how large the giant sequoia trees are.