Overview
- His death on Tuesday, Jan. 13, was announced on the OpenRoad With Doug McConnell Facebook page, which said he peacefully passed.
- Marin County’s chief deputy coroner said he died of natural causes in San Geronimo.
- He became a regional fixture hosting KRON-TV’s Bay Area Backroads for 23 years before creating OpenRoad, which aired on KQED and later on NBC Bay Area.
- The 12th season of OpenRoad is scheduled to premiere Saturday at 4:30 p.m., with longtime collaborators continuing the program.
- Beyond television, he advocated for conservation and served on boards, earning honors from groups including California State Parks and the National Park Service.