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Welcome to Point Reyes National Seashore
From its thunderous ocean breakers crashing against rocky headlands and expansive sand beaches through its open grasslands to its brushy hillsides and forested ridges, visitors can discover over 1000 species of plants and animals. Home to several cultures over thousands of years, Point Reyes preserves a tapestry of stories and interactions of people. Point Reyes awaits your exploration.
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Giacomini Wetland Restoration Project Phase II
Construction for Phase II is scheduled to start in June 2008, and will continue through November 30, 2008, except for revegetation, which will extend into December 2008. Information on project timing, maps, and impacts on area residents and visitors will be updated as needed.
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Snowy Plover Docent Program Looking for Volunteers
Beginning in June, docents help protect threatened nesting snowy plovers from disturbance by contacting park visitors on the beach and educating them about the natural history, plight, and protection of the snowy plovers. The annual one-day training session will occur on Sunday, May 18, 2008. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Eric Stearns by e-mail or at 415-464-5124.
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Special 2008 Memorial Day Commemorative at the Historic Coast Guard Cemetery
As part of the National Moment of Remembrance on Memorial Day, Point Reyes National Seashore will be honoring America’s fallen at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 26, 2008 at the historic graveyard located at G Ranch. Join the National Park Service and the United States Coast Guard for services at the Historic Life-Saving Cemetery.
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“Point Reyes and the San Andreas Fault Zone”
Come join us in celebration of the release of aerial photographer and author Robert Campbell’s latest book. Slide show presentation with discussion and book signing. Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 12:30 p.m. at the Bear Valley Visitor Center auditorium. For questions and information, call the PRNSA Bookstore at 415-663-1200 x309.
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Write to
Point Reyes National Seashore
1 Bear Valley Rd.
Point Reyes Station, CA 94956
E-mail Us
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Park Information
(415) 464-5100
Point Reyes Lighthouse (Thursday through Monday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
(415) 669-1534
Fax
(415) 663-8132
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Climate
Warm, dry summers and cool rainy winters characterize the Point Reyes Peninsula's climate, similar to the type of climate that prevails on the Mediterranean.
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Did You Know?
In the mid-1800s, the tule elk was hunted to the brink of extinction. The last surviving tule elk were discovered and protected in the southern San Joaquin Valley in 1874. In 1978, ten tule elk were reintroduced to Point Reyes, which now has one of California's largest populations, numbering ~400.
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Last Updated: May 16, 2008 at 20:29 EST |
