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This deluxe Parks
Conservancy limited edition book presents a selection of the finest photographs
from Richard Misrach's acclaimed "Golden Gate" series, is being
released on the historic occasion of the seventy-fifth anniversary of the
iconic Golden Gate Bridge. An astonishing range of atmosphere, light, and color
unfolds, bringing fresh revelation and interpretation to a familiar view - a
unique and beautiful meditation on place and time.
Richard Misrach is credited with helping pioneer
the renaissance of color photography and large scale presentation in the
1970's. His work is held in the permanent collections of prestigious
institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art, Whitney Museum of American Art,
and the Metropolitan museum of Art. He is the recipient of numerous awards,
including the Guggenheim Fellowship and four fellowships from the National
Endowment for the Arts. size 16 x 20 boxed with slip cover shrink wrapped. 48 pages.
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New Design . The Golden Gate Bridge Stacking Blocks let you build the bridge as you read a story about how the bridge got it's color. A great activity for kids ages 3-5! Stands 29" Tall when built
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The mountain is eternal, but trails change, and in his
new book,
Mount Tamalpais
Trails
, Barry Spitz updates and expands the roster. Spitz, who has spent more
than forty years uncovering Mt. Tam’s secrets, shares his
encyclopedic
knowledge of the mountain’s complex network; every inch
of trail was
walked and measured.
160 trails
and fire roads, maps, and color photographs; includes an introduction to Tam’s
natural and human history.
368 pages, 6”
x 9”, paperback
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A scarf designed to keep you warm, look good, and show support for your favorite parks! What more could you ask for? 100% Acrylic, Approx. Dimensions 14" Wide x 80" Tall.
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This scarf is designed to keep you warm, look great, and to show your love for the Golden Gate Bridge and all of our beautiful parks. What more could you ask for?
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All prisoners were required to keep a copy of the rules and regulations in their cell at all times. Display your favorite rules around the house, in the classroom, or at the office! Dimensions:12" x 13"
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Bring an amazing 6-foot tall Golden Gate Bridge growth chart into your child's room! Children will have fun exploring the details of the poster while they measure their growth. Durable, easy to hang and write on.
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Bring an amazing 6-foot tall redwood tree into your child's room. Children can find hidden animals and learn about the world's tallest tree while they measure their growth. Durable, easy to hang and write on. Includes full color insert with animal pictures. 6' Tall x 17" Wide.Artist: Greg Newbold
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Play ball! Inmates on Alcatraz formed their own baseball teams that were named after teams of the day.
Regulation #20 - Recreation
"As a general rule, you will work eight hours a day, five days a week, with Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays devoted to recreation. Exercise yard activities include baseball, handball and various table games."
The baseball comes in the interpretive gift box shown.
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Tucked away on San Francisco's wild western edge, Lands End is a place to slow down and unwind, to dream, to be refreshed by nature and stirred by the past. Contains 80 pages of quotes, photos, and inspiration to carry with you!
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An astonishing achievement, the 1915 Exposition brought together the most celebrated architexts, artists, and innovators of the time to create a magical vision the likes of which the world has never seen. Arising from the ruins of the 1906 earthquake and fire, it established San Francisco as the most beautiful city in America.
This 64-page book contains historical hand-tinted photographs, facts and first, and a fold out aerial view of the Exposition grounds.
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Commemorate your time at the world-famous Muir Woods National Monument with an "I Walked Among the Redwoods" adventure badge. A walk among Muir Woods' old-growth coast redwoods can be a healing experience. Multiple studies have shown that nature provides reliable boosts to mental and physical well-being, including stress relief; improved short-term memory, concentration, and mental energy; and sharper thinking and creativity. (For more on "Healthy Parks, Healthy People," visit instituteatgoldengate.org)
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Celebrate one of San Francisco's most beloved landmarks with an "I Crossed the Golden Gate Bridge" adventure badge. The Golden Gate Bridge opened in 1937 after a four-year construction battle against relentless ocean winds, swirling fog, and treacherous tides. Today, millions of people each year walk across this iconic span with its remarkable ocean, bay, and city views, making memories that will last a lifetime.
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Take the memory home of one of San Francisco's most popular destinations with an "I Spent Time on Alcatraz" adventure badge. Go up close and personal with history on Alcatraz Island, the site of the West Coast's first lighthouse, an infamous federal penitentiary long off-limits to the public, and a history-making nineteen-month occupation by the Indians of All Tribes. The Rock also offers gardens, tide pools, bird colonies, and bay views beyond compare. Patch diameter: approx. 3"
Card dimensions: 3 1/2" wide x 5 1/4" tall
Card includes iron-on patch instructions
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