Irving Morrow romanticized the Golden Gate long before he became a ... highly visible yellow and black stripes. The bridge authorities at first deemed Morrow's selection ludicrous.

The Golden Gate Bridge's builders introduced many innovations ... to avoid being swept away in the current. Workers shot timed black powder bombs deep into bedrock through the blasting tubes ...

The Golden Gate ... from the Golden Gate. From the bridge, travelers will find some scenic, bayside trails, some of which lead to secluded beaches, including Kirby Cove and Black Sands Beach.