Pacific West Region Activities and Events

National Park Service
2005 Park Visitor Information

Pacific West Region

Hagerman Fossils
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, Idaho:
A Sense Of Place, Nature as a Source of Healing and Peace – (May 7) Many of us may resort to a specific “place” when we are troubled or in need of rejuvenation or inspiration. For many children and adults, nature often provides that place. Such a place may range from a tiny landscaped corner in a mall, a favorite tree, a corner in a garden or field, or a shady woodland path in a park to a majestic desert canyon or a mountain peak. There are tangible facets of nature that can meet inherent human needs for beauty, peace, solitude, inspiration, and personal healing. Come and learn how and why nature can fulfill critical human needs and how interactions with nature can assist us to succeed as unique and sentient individuals. Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Visitor Center. Presented by the Red Willow Research Inc.
Dragonflies of Idaho – (May 21) Dragonflies are incredible wildlife species commonly found in South-Central Idaho habitats. In wetlands and other aquatic habitats without fish, dragonflies often serve as apex predators. We will introduce dragonflies and their fascinating life histories. Program will be held Saturday 2 p.m. in the Visitor Center. Presented by Red Willow Research Inc. Contact: Visitor Information 208-837-4793.

Whiskeytown NRA
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, California:
Kayak tours - Kayak tours available, 16 people per tour, 2 times a day. Reservations by phone and web. Free. Contact: Steve Thede, 530-242-3450.

Yosemite NP

Yosemite National Park, California:
Yosemite Falls – Features of the Lower Falls area project include a new handicap accessible trail to the Falls, a new restroom, a new shuttle bus stop, and new exhibits throughout the area. This is the largest public-private partnership project in the history of the park, with the Yosemite Fund raising more than $12 million. Contact: Scott Gediman, 209-372-0248.

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Oregon:
New Paleo Center - The new Thomas Condon Paleontology Center is scheduled to open on August 13. Visitors will be able to watch fossils being prepared by park scientists through glass with a passive audio system. This will allow direct interaction among visitors and scientists. The John Day Basin is one of the most scientifically significant fossil areas in the world. Contact: Jim Hammett, 541-987-2333.

Point Reyes National Seashore, California:
Sand Sculpture Contest – Point Reyes National Seashore invites you to the 24^th Annual Sand Sculpture Contest at Drakes Beach on Sunday, September 4 (Labor Day Weekend) from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Prizes awarded in each of several age and group categories. Free to participants and spectators. Contact the park at: 415-464-5100.