OpenRoad With Doug McConnell

In this episode of OpenRoad, we’ll get a sneak peak at Carmel Valley’s newest preserve where ancient connections are being rekindled and new friendships are being made. We’ll also explore a gem of Kern Count where Tule elk, once near extinction, are now thriving. We’ll also see students learning about the wonders of nature. And we’ll se...

In this episode of OpenRoad, we’ll visit the largest wetlands restoration project on the west coast, where bay waters are reclaiming a piece of its shoreline.

We’ll celebrate Santa Clara County Parks as they honor the past and look to the future.

Discover picturesque places, wide open spaces and big, beautiful vistas along the Bay Area ridge trail. Visit a brand-new trail accessible to everyone including our very own Doug McConnell.

Visit Santa Clara County’s newest preserve, a place of beauty and butterflies and honor for the original stewards.

Hike, bike and explore some of Marin County’s newest and most scenic trails.

Explore the secret lives of two rare species recently discovered living on one of the Bay Area’s highest peaks.

From the remote rivers and forests of California’s north coast to the hillsides and trails right here in the Bay Area, we’ll meet the members of the ecological workforce, dedicated to protecting and restoring our wild places in the fight against climate change.

Discover a classic California ranch in the East Bay hills opening a new gateway to nature and linking together thousands of acres of open space.

Get a sneak peek of San Francisco’s next great park in an unexpected spot. Witness the progress on one of the largest wetlands restoration projects in the country.

Explore California’s first state park to see it recovering after the immense fire of 2020 and discover how climate change is affecting redwoods along the central coast.

Travel north to see the effects of the 2021 Dixie fire on Lassen Volcanic National Park and learn what staff are doing to prepare for the next fire.

Travel north to the Klamath River where the Yurok Tribe is making history in this episode of OpenRoad with Doug McConnell.