You may drive past them or walk by them every day, but have you ever stopped to wonder how vital wetlands and tidal marshes are to our lives and to the wildlife around us? Today, on World Wetlands Day, we celebrate the Presidio’s wetlands and the cultural knowledge rooted in these living landscapes. Tennessee Hollow, the park’s largest watershed, spans 270 acres - flowing from freshwater springs near the Presidio Gate through seasonal creeks and into the San Francisco Bay. Once buried beneath ro

Discover the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers, who served with distinction and became some of America’s first national park rangers. Learn about their history, including their time at the Presidio, and honor the 460 Buffalo Soldiers laid to rest at San Francisco National Cemetery. | Presidio of San Francisco

Add this to your 2026 Travel Bucket List: Book a night (or two) in the Presidio and wake up to Golden Gate Bridge views, coastal trails, and quiet moments in nature - just minutes from San Francisco’s museums, dining, shopping, arts and culture, and perfectly positioned for an easy drive north to Sonoma and wine country. The Lodge at the Presidio and Inn at the Presidio offer beautifully restored historic stays with cozy fireplaces, complimentary breakfast, wine-and-cheese happy hours by the fir