Maryann Jones Thompson

Aug 19, 2024 | thefrisc.com | Maryann Jones Thompson |Alex Lash |Josh Wilson |Katie Renz

The stages have come down. The Pink Pony Club has moseyed along. After two weekends overrun by hundreds of thousands of music fans, the west end of Golden Gate Park is a local domain once again, and it’s a perfect time to explore. Even if you’re familiar with this side of the park, something new […]

Aug 19, 2024 | thefrisc.com | Maryann Jones Thompson

The stages have come down. The Pink Pony Club has moseyed along. After two weekends overrun by hundreds of thousands of music fans, the west end of Golden Gate Park is a local domain once again, and it’s a perfect time to explore. Even if you’re familiar with this side of the park, something new awaits. For years, Middle Lake was the missing link in the historic Chain of Lakes.

May 10, 2024 | thefrisc.com | Maryann Jones Thompson

This week’s hot weather is a reminder that spring in San Francisco is quirky. But wildflower lovers know that after the loved (or hated) chartreuse glow of invasive oxalis dissipates in April, there are still precious weeks to hunt late spring blooms, before grasses turn brown and the fog takes over. “San Francisco blooms generally last through May,” says Christopher Campbell, natural resources manager of the SF Recreation and Parks Department.

Dec 30, 2023 | sfstandard.com | Maryann Jones Thompson

Hate gyms? So do plenty of people who want to get fit. As health clubs and weight-loss programs begin to bombard New Year’s resolutioners, some San Franciscans might find 2024 the perfect time to try a new tactic: Get outside. “The pandemic taught people about the benefits of exercising outdoors,” said Kristina Schubert, fitness coach at Workout on the Hill, a boot camp-style cardio and strength training group that's been meeting in Bernal Heights since 2003.