Walk the Dish by AlbuqRay
The Dish Area is a 1500 acre area west of the main campus in the lower foothills. It is private park that is part of Stanford University. A radio telescope commonly known as "The Dish" is the most prominent landmark in the foothills. Built in 1961, the 150-foot-diameter Dish, which SRI International operates and maintains (US government owns it), is still used to scan distant planets and galaxies. The radar dish gives it its name but it is mostly undeveloped open space which Stanford is preserving. It is a beautiful place for a hike or jog, although there are some hills. On clear days, there are some spectacular views from the top of the hills. The plants and animals are also interesting to watch. Just be sure to read the instructions about what to do if you encounter a mountain lion.
