August 25, 2009 NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY CELEBRATION Walk the Paseo del Morro with a mission in mind. Join park staff and volunteers to celebrate National Public Lands Day with a walk along the Paseo del Morro while removing litter that clutters the beauty of the trail and historical San Juan walls, as well jeopardize our shoreline, ocean and wildlife.
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Did You Know?
Three lighthouses have stood on El Morro's 6th level in its long history. The first one was built in 1846. A second one replaced it in 1876. It took a direct hit during the 1898 bombardment by Sampson's US fleet, but the brick foundation was salvaged in 1899 to erect the lighthouse in use today.