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Operational Changes Took Effect on May 1
The Lighthouse Visitor Center is now only open Fridays through Mondays. The Kenneth C. Patrick Visitor Center will be closed through late December 2013. More »
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2013 Harbor Seal Pupping Season Closures
From March 1 through June 30, the park implements closures of certain Tomales Bay beaches and Drakes Estero to water-based recreation to protect harbor seals during the pupping season. Please avoid disturbing seals to ensure a successful pupping season. More »
A Natural Sanctuary, A Human Haven
From its thunderous ocean breakers crashing against rocky headlands and expansive sand beaches to its open grasslands, brushy hillsides, and forested ridges, Point Reyes offers visitors over 1500 species of plants and animals to discover. Home to several cultures over thousands of years, the Seashore preserves a tapestry of stories and interactions of people. Point Reyes awaits your exploration.
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Harbor seal protection measures are now in effect
From March 1 through June 30, an annual closure of Drakes Estero and other areas is implemented to protect harbor seals during their pupping season.
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Ranger-guided Programs
Visitors are invited to explore the wonders of Point Reyes and learn more about National Seashore’s natural and cultural history with a Park Ranger.
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Point Reyes 2013 Trails Challenge
Take the Challenge! June 1 through October 1, 2013. You are invited to join this self-paced exploration of our amazing park.
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Illuminating the Point Reyes Light
Saturday, June 15 and July 6. Experience the Point Reyes Lighthouse at sunset. Space is limited on this popular program and reservations are required.
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Native Plant Seed Collection Volunteer Workday
Come help collect native plant seeds which will be used in revegetation projects at Point Reyes. The next workday is Tuesday, June 25.
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Night of Nights
On July 12, historic Morse code radio station KPH returns to the air in commemoration of the closing of commercial Morse operation in the USA.
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Thomas Wood Paints the Marin Landscape
Thomas Wood's original artwork will be exhibited at the Red Barn through June 27, 2013.
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Environmental Impact Statement on Drakes Estero
The NPS is developing an Environmental Impact Statement to evaluate potential issuance of a permit for commercial operations within Drakes Estero.
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Point Reyes Field Institute
Whether you're interested in flora or fauna, hiking or history, weaving or watercolor, Point Reyes Field Institute offers something for everyone.
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Did You Know?
Elephant seals (Mirounga angustirostris) regularly plunge to depths of 2000 feet to find food, but even far below the ocean's surface they are affected by warming temperatures and melting Antarctic ice. More...