Audible Mount Diablo

Reap the rewards of climbing this lesser-known peak in Mount Diablo State Park.

Stop 5 of a hiking guide to Twin Peaks, presented by Mount Diablo Interpretive Association in partnership with Save Mount Diablo.

We were sorry to hear that wildlife columnist Gary Bogue passed away last week at age 81. In remembrance of him, we're publishing a series of 2010 interviews. In this one, he describes the habits and horrors of Mount Diablo's apex pest.

Presented by Save Mount Diablo in partnership with Mount Diablo Interpretive Association.

We were sorry to hear that wildlife columnist Gary Bogue passed away last week at age 81. In remembrance of him, we're publishing a series of 2010 interviews. This one offers reassuring advice about Mount Diablo's only poisonous snake.

Presented by Save Mount Diablo in partnership with Mount Diablo Interpretive Association.

We were sorry to hear that wildlife columnist Gary Bogue passed away last week at age 81. In remembrance of him, we hope you enjoy this interview about mountain lions from 2010.

Presented by Save Mount Diablo in partnership with Mount Diablo Interpretive Association.

Ferns evolved during the age of fish: 360 million years ago. They have endured climate changes and other cataclysmic events. They have watched a parade of other species evolve and become extinct. What makes them so durable?

"Falls Trail" is 13-part series featuring Ken Lavin, Burt Bogardus, Paul Cardinet, and Jenn Roe. Presented by Mount Diablo Interpretive Association in partnership with Save Mount Diablo.

MOUNT DIABLO HIKERS: Where did names like Mount Olympia, Donner Canyon, Back Canyon, and Ransom Point come from? And what's with the roasted rock on top of Lower Twin Peak? All-knowing and clever Ken Lavin explains.

QUIZ TIME: Climbing up the north slopes of Mount Diablo, you can see a place famous for its grizzly bears that was once called The Deadfall. What's the name of the town today?

MITCHELL ROCK On the way to Twin Peaks, we discuss three layers of rock that used to be part of the ocean floor. A quiet little topic? Not so much. The deepest layer, SERPENTINE, has been a subject of passionate debate.

It's time for a hike! Let's head up to the top of Twin Peaks on Mount Diablo, a moderate, half-day jaunt with lots to see and learn. Part one: INTRODUCTION

The SCARLET PIMPERNEL and the French Revolution.