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Pinnacles National Monument A California condor soars near Machete Ridge. Photo by Sara Bartels.
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Pinnacles National Monument
Pinnacles Alumni Reunion

We are proud to present the Pinnacles Alumni Reunion, featuring Pinnacles Partnership. While we look forward to the next 100 years of Pinnacles, we are hoping to reconnect with the former employees that have served under the towering spires of Pinnacles. 

 
Park rangers pose in front of Bear Gulch Visitor center in the late 1950s.

For Former Employees of Pinnacles National Monument:

The Alumni Reunion will be held on Saturday March 29, 2008, from 5pm - 11pm, at the Veterans Memorial Building in Hollister.

The Alumni Reunion coincides with the Pinnacles Centennial Weekend, which will take place on March 28-30. A range of interpretive programs are scheduled for the Alumni Reunion and also for the public throughout the weekend. Schedules of programs for both events are available online.

Alumni Reunion Program Schedule

Centennial Weekend Program Schedule

If you would like to camp, reservations are recommended.  They can be made by visiting recreation.gov or by calling (877) 444-6777.  A partial list of lodging options in the area is available here.

If you have any questions about the Alumni Reunion or the Pinnacles Centennial, please e-mail us or call (831)389-4486 ext 243.

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The Five Sisters rock formation, as seen from the Bear Gulch Reservoir

Did You Know?
Pinnacles National Monument began as a volcano that first erupted about 195 miles south of its present location. It has traveled northward along the San Andreas Fault, and currently moves at a rate of about 2 - 3 centimeters per year.

Last Updated: July 08, 2009 at 17:29 MST