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Stanford begins to welcome its neighbors back to expanded areas on campus

Recent changes in state and county COVID guidelines are allowing Stanford to begin gradually reopening access to outdoor spaces on the main campus that are

by Robin Wander
on April 11, 2021

Stanford implementing zones that restrict public access to campus

For locals who enjoy walking and cycling around the Stanford campus, including the Quad and Lake Lagunita, restrictions are being put in place "to conform

by Linda Hubbard
on August 31, 2020

Black Lives Matter memorial on the quad at Stanford University

Menlo Park resident Carol Jorgenson let us know about the very moving Black Lives Matter memorial on the quad at Stanford. It's been there for

by Linda Hubbard
on July 18, 2020

Exploring Inverness on the Point Reyes Peninsula

Betsy Sergeant Snow, now a media specialist at Sequoia High School, was one of the first local photographers to contribute to InMenlo. We met when

by Linda Hubbard
on July 2, 2020

Spotted: Signs-of-the-Times: COVID-19 Bay Trail Safety Rules

In an attempt to beat the heat, we headed north for walk on the Bay Trail near Coyote Point. You can't escape signs-of-the-times anywhere! Photo

by Linda Hubbard
on May 27, 2020

Big Dish walking paths open this week after all

Thanks to inMenlo reader Patti for alerting us that Stanford has postponed the pavement work scheduled for this week on the Big Dish paths. The

by Linda Hubbard
on September 9, 2019

Weekend Wayfarer: Sam McDonald County Park

In one respect, Sam McDonald County Park is empty. On a Sunday afternoon, on a five-mile loop, I ran into a total of zero people.

by Nathaniel Gerhard
on August 30, 2019

Get ideas about explorations close to home on Nov. 27

Discover the joys of being a tourist in your own back yard at the Menlo Park Library on Nov. 27 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.

by Contributed Content
on November 24, 2018

Spotted: Wildlife, warnings and dawn on the Dish

The clouds were pretty going up the Big Dish pathway this morning shortly after dawn. A warning sign at the gate alerted walkers and joggers

by Linda Hubbard
on September 29, 2018

Hilary Stevenson thrives in her work with Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District

Growing up in the South Bay until the age of 10, Menlo Park resident Hilary Stevenson would frequent Deer Hollow Farm. When she came to

by Linda Hubbard
on July 31, 2018