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Golden Gate National Recreational Area
The Fires of 2004
Smoke rising above Tamalpais Valley from the 2004 Tam Fire.
Smoke rising above Tamalpais Valley from the Tam Fire.
 

On May 9, 2004, a 4.8-hectare (12-acre) fire broke out in the eucalyptus stand adjacent to the Tamalpais community. For more information see our Tam Fire bulletin.

On June 21, 2004, a fire west of Fort Baker in Sausalito burned 2.2 hectares (5.5 acres). Check out the Solstice Fire map.

On August 27, 2004, a fire north-east of Fort Baker in Sausalito burned over 2.8 hectares (7 acres). Check out the Lateral Fire map.

image of historic silverware from Alcatraz Island  

Did You Know?
The GGNRA museum collection, one of the larger and more diverse museum collections in the National Park Service system, contains historic documents, photographs, natural history specimens, archeological artifacts, fine and decorative art objects, furniture, vehicles, uniforms and historic firearms.

Last Updated: September 12, 2008 at 02:40 EST