https://www.nps.gov/pinn News releases from Pinnacles National Park. en-us https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/fire-danger-very-high-7-3-24.htm Mon, 01 Jul 2024 07:45:00 EST Pinnacles National Park introduces fire restrictions at the Very High level as of July 1, 2024. These prohibitions include all open flame devices, including grills and firepits, regardless of fuel type. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/fire-danger-very-high-7-3-24.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1180/2023-pwr-cultural-resource-awards.htm Wed, 08 May 2024 08:00:00 EST This Preservation Month, the National Park Service (NPS) Pacific West Region recognizes employees and Tribes who have exceeded their mission to protect the nation’s heritage. Join us in congratulating Blanca A. Stransky, Dave Goto, and Echo Davenport in conjunction with the Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation’s Wahhoga Committee. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1180/2023-pwr-cultural-resource-awards.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/2024-04-18-paving-project.htm Thu, 18 Apr 2024 11:36:00 EST The critical infrastructure project will improve the roads significantly, but the west side will experience a hard closure on select weekdays in the month of May. The east side will experience only minor delays throughout the duration of the project, though some specific parking lots may close for one day at a time. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/2024-04-18-paving-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/1-13-23-pinnacles-re-opening.htm Fri, 13 Jan 2023 07:02:00 EST Some closures will remain in place after the park opens, to allow hazards to naturally abate and for continued repairs. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/1-13-23-pinnacles-re-opening.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/1-11-23-pinnacles-expected-to-re-open.htm Wed, 11 Jan 2023 06:15:00 EST With a tentative opening set for January 13, the park looks to open before the holiday weekend; However, some areas, like the caves, will remain closed. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/1-11-23-pinnacles-expected-to-re-open.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/1-9-2023-pinnacles-flood-closure.htm Mon, 09 Jan 2023 04:56:00 EST Heavy flooding and 60mph winds are flowing over roads and trails, bringing down trees and rock falls, and threatening park infrastructure. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/1-9-2023-pinnacles-flood-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/5-1-2021-resumption-of-fees.htm Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:38:00 EST Pinnacles National Park resumes fee-taking operations on May 1st, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/5-1-2021-resumption-of-fees.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/2020-pinnacles-climbing-advisories-in-effect.htm Tue, 19 Jan 2021 06:36:00 EST PAICINES, CA- Annual measures to protect nesting raptors of Pinnacles National Park will be reinstated as of January 19, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/2020-pinnacles-climbing-advisories-in-effect.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/closure-order-20-12.htm Fri, 09 Oct 2020 07:17:00 EST PAICINES, CA- Most trails and climbing routes in Pinnacles National Park and the Pinnacles Parkway to Bear Gulch will re-open today. Since predicted fire danger remains high all other fire restrictions remain in place. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/closure-order-20-12.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/prwestopen.htm Thu, 24 Sep 2020 06:15:00 EST The west entrance of Pinnacles National Park will reopen beginning Friday, September 25, 2020. All park trails remain closed except for the Bench and Sycamore trails. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/prwestopen.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/pinnacles-national-park-temporarily-closes-west-unit-and-most-hiking-trails-due-to-wildland-fire-danger.htm Fri, 11 Sep 2020 11:37:00 EST Pinnacles National Park issues temporary closure of west unit and most park trails due to inundation of national wildfire response system, lack of trained wildland firefighting staff within the park, and severe fire danger. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/pinnacles-national-park-temporarily-closes-west-unit-and-most-hiking-trails-due-to-wildland-fire-danger.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/fire-restrictions-7-2-20.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2020 10:03:00 EST Elevated fire danger has prompted new restrictions on campfires and charcoal grills. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/fire-restrictions-7-2-20.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1180/nps-california-wildfire-utility-collaboration.htm Thu, 25 Jun 2020 08:23:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has issued permits to Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and Southern California Edison (SCE) to perform wildfire prevention activities in 12 California national park units through a new public-private partnership that focuses on protecting park resources and streamlining communication between the NPS and utilities. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1180/nps-california-wildfire-utility-collaboration.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/6-6-operational-changes.htm Fri, 05 Jun 2020 17:54:00 EST Pinnacles National Park will be allowing vehicle entrance and parking on the East side at the campground overflow lot. The road beyond the campground will remain closed to vehicles. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/6-6-operational-changes.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/pinnacles-national-park-is-beginning-to-increase-recreational-access-to-vehicles-for-day-use-visitation-on-the-west-side-with-limitations.htm Fri, 29 May 2020 12:35:00 EST Pinnacles National Park is increasing recreational access on the west entrance of the park by allowing vehicles to enter the park on the Soledad side. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/pinnacles-national-park-is-beginning-to-increase-recreational-access-to-vehicles-for-day-use-visitation-on-the-west-side-with-limitations.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/news-release.htm Fri, 22 May 2020 12:34:00 EST Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Pinnacles National Park is increasing recreational access to bike and foot traffic only because parking areas remain closed. The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/news-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/3-27-2929-dayuseclosure.htm Fri, 27 Mar 2020 14:54:00 EST The Park is closed to all day-use foot and vehicle traffic. The campground remains open to campers with existing reservations prior to arrival at the Park. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/3-27-2929-dayuseclosure.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/west-side-closure.htm Fri, 20 Mar 2020 13:06:00 EST Pinnacles will be closing it's West Entrance, effective March 20, 2020. Visitors will be expected to arrive to the East side, via Highway 25. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/west-side-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/limited-operations.htm Thu, 19 Mar 2020 12:09:00 EST Closures currently include popular hiking trails, shuttle services, and visitor centers. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/limited-operations.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/gray-fox-tests-positive-for-canine-distemper.htm Thu, 07 Nov 2019 09:07:00 EST Canine Distemper has been found in the gray fox population at Pinnacles National Park. Visitors are asked to report any animals who appear sick or are behaving strangely to park staff as soon as possible. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/gray-fox-tests-positive-for-canine-distemper.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/no-shuttle-service-on-march-30-2019.htm Tue, 26 Mar 2019 08:34:00 EST Shuttle transportation in Pinnacles National Park will be unavailable. Visitors should expect to start hiking from the Pinnacles Visitor Center, approximately 3 miles from the Bear Gulch day use area. Expect large crowds and limited parking. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/no-shuttle-service-on-march-30-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/concession-contract-award-announcement.htm Tue, 12 Mar 2019 08:40:00 EST The National Park Service announces the selection of Pinnacles Recreation Company to operate the campground and store at Pinnacles National Park. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/concession-contract-award-announcement.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/entrance-fees-to-change-january-1-2019.htm Mon, 05 Nov 2018 03:59:00 EST Previously announced entrance fee changes will take effect on January 1, 2019. The new fees will be $30 per vehicle, $25 per motorcycle, $15 per individual (walk in or bicycle), or $55 for an annual park pass. Interagency passes will not be affected. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/entrance-fees-to-change-january-1-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/2018-2019-field-trip-grant.htm Wed, 26 Sep 2018 12:40:00 EST Pinnacles National Park has been awarded a field trip grant for the 2018-2019 school year from the National Park Foundation. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/2018-2019-field-trip-grant.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/condors-take-flight-with-lighthawk.htm Sat, 22 Sep 2018 06:15:00 EST Volunteer pilots from LightHawk are helping transport California condors from the World Center for Birds of Prey in Boise to their release sites in Pinnacles National Park and Big Sur. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/condors-take-flight-with-lighthawk.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/entrance-station-relocation.htm Mon, 20 Aug 2018 08:40:00 EST Pinnacles National Park seeks public review of Environmental Assessment for replacement of the east side entrance station. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/entrance-station-relocation.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/tourism-to-pinnacles-national-park-generates-16-4-million-in-economic-benefits.htm Fri, 04 May 2018 13:08:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 233,000 visitors to Pinnacles National Park in 2017 spent $13.3 million in communities near the park. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/tourism-to-pinnacles-national-park-generates-16-4-million-in-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/public-comment-period-for-east-side-entrance-station.htm Wed, 18 Apr 2018 11:45:00 EST Pinnacles National Park is seeking public comments on the location and design of a new east side entrance station. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/public-comment-period-for-east-side-entrance-station.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/nps-fee-changes-for-2019.htm Sat, 14 Apr 2018 12:38:00 EST Pinnacles National Park changes entrance fee to address infrastructure needs and improve visitor experience. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/nps-fee-changes-for-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/2018-gps-donation.htm Mon, 26 Mar 2018 07:07:00 EST Pinnacles has received a donation of GPS tags through the generous support of the National Park Foundation, Pinnacles National Park Foundation, and Microwave Telemetry, Inc. These tags will allow the park to track California condors more efficiently. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/2018-gps-donation.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/pinnacles-national-park-fee-increase.htm Wed, 18 Jun 2014 06:06:00 EST On August 1, 2014 the 7 day entrance pass for Pinnacles National Park will increase to $10 for passenger vehicles and motorcycles; bicycle and pedestrian entry will increase to $5.00. The Pinnacles Annual Pass will also increase on August 1 to $20.00. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/pinnacles-national-park-fee-increase.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/proposed-fee-increase-for-transportation-services.htm Mon, 23 Sep 2013 12:15:00 EST The National Park Service is seeking public input through October 31 about proposed fee increases for Transportation Services from $5 to $10. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/proposed-fee-increase-for-transportation-services.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/2012-climbing-advisories-in-effect.htm Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:09:00 EST Annual climbing advisories to protect nesting raptors of Pinnacles National Monument have been reinstated as of January 17, 2012. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/2012-climbing-advisories-in-effect.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/arra-funded-west-pinnacles-visitor-contact-station-near-complete.htm Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:09:00 EST End of 2011 status on the new West Pinnacles facilities that are to open in 2012. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/arra-funded-west-pinnacles-visitor-contact-station-near-complete.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/the-condor-comeback-2011.htm Tue, 06 Sep 2011 09:31:00 EST Public Invited to Attend Condor Comeback 2011 at Pinnacles National Monument on Fee-Free National Public Lands Day https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/the-condor-comeback-2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/2010-climbing-areas-open.htm Tue, 03 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST Rock formations subject to advisory closures to rock climbing and off-trail hiking for protecting nesting falcons and eagles have reopened. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/2010-climbing-areas-open.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/july-2010-star-party.htm Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:00:00 EST Saturday, July 10, Pinnacles Partnership, in association with Pinnacles National Monument, gives you an opportunity to thrill at the sight of the heavens through telescopes, as Galileo first did some 400 years ago. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/july-2010-star-party.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/relocate-west-side-facilities.htm Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service, an agency of the Department of the Interior, has awarded an $8.5 million contract under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) to Anderson Burton Construction, Inc. The company will restore the sensitive riparian corridor by removing the maintenance area, housing, and Ranger Station from the Chaparral area while designing and constructing a new Visitor Center, housing, and maintenance area closer to the park’s west boundary to provide increased visitor services and to help visitors learn about the park and its resources. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/relocate-west-side-facilities.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/2010-prescribed-burns.htm Mon, 31 May 2010 20:00:00 EST Fire Management staff at Pinnacles National Monument plan to burn 10 acres in the previously burned Entrance Meadow the week of June 13 and an additional 5 acres in McCabe Canyon later this fall, if weather conditions allow. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/2010-prescribed-burns.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/fingerprints-2010.htm Tue, 25 May 2010 20:00:00 EST Fingerprints; A Celebration of Cultural History https://www.nps.gov/pinn/fingerprints-2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/condor-chick-evacuated.htm Wed, 12 May 2010 20:00:00 EST Condor biologists at Pinnacles National Monument and Ventana Wildlife Society tracking the health of a wild condor nestling (chick) in the park discovered last week that the bird had extremely high levels of lead in its blood. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/condor-chick-evacuated.htm https://www.nps.gov/pore/learn/news/newsreleases_20100406_weedwatchers.htm Mon, 05 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST Dedicated volunteer Weed Watchers help National Parks steer clear of invasive plant species. https://www.nps.gov/pore/learn/news/newsreleases_20100406_weedwatchers.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/first-condor-chick-hatches-at-pinnacles-national-monument-in-over-100-years.htm Mon, 05 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST Biologists at Pinnacles National Monument have verified the successful hatching of a condor egg inside the monument. The young nestling is the first California condor known to hatch in the monument in over 100 years. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/first-condor-chick-hatches-at-pinnacles-national-monument-in-over-100-years.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/first-condor-nest-at-pinnacles-national-monument-in-over-100-years.htm Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:00:00 EST Biologists at Pinnacles National Monument have verified the first California condor nest in the monument in over 100 years. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/first-condor-nest-at-pinnacles-national-monument-in-over-100-years.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/artist-in-residence.htm Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:00:00 EST Pinnacles National Monument Announces its Spring 2010 Artist in Residence Program https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/artist-in-residence.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/public-comment-period-for-two-environmental-assessments.htm Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:00:00 EST 30 Day Public Comment Period Open for Two Environmental Assessments https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/public-comment-period-for-two-environmental-assessments.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/sisterpark.htm Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST National Parks in the U.S. and Argentina join forces: Partnership helps endangered condors take flight.  https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/sisterpark.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/2010advisory.htm Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST Annual measures to protect nesting raptors of Pinnacles National Monument will be in effect on January 14, 2010. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/2010advisory.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/fledge.htm Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST California condor 514, the first condor hatched in this Central California county in at least 70 years, recently took his first flight.  https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/fledge.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/gloriafire.htm Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST West side of Pinnacles temporarily closed due to Gloria Fire https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/gloriafire.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/kenburns.htm Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST Sneak Preview of Ken Burns' National Parks Film https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/kenburns.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/airf09.htm Tue, 25 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST Pinnacles launches 2009 Artist in Residence https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/airf09.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/cr09.htm Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST Public invited to witness first flight of juvenile California condors at Pinnacles National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/cr09.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/raptoradv09b.htm Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST Rock formations subject to advisory closures to rock climbing and off-trail hiking will reopen Friday, July 10. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/raptoradv09b.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/chick.htm Mon, 11 May 2009 20:00:00 EST Limited public viewing of wild-hatched condor chick now available. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/chick.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/2009-jr-ranger-day.htm Tue, 14 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST Join Pinnacles National Monument in celebrating National Park Week and Junior Ranger Day through a series of programs and activities designed for youth ages 3-13. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/2009-jr-ranger-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/condor286.htm Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:00:00 EST Although they are one of the most endangered birds on the planet, California condors are still facing avoidable threats to their survival. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/condor286.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/09advisory.htm Wed, 04 Mar 2009 19:00:00 EST Annual measures to protect nesting raptors of Pinnacles National Monument will be reinstated as of January 15, 2009. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/09advisory.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/pinn101.htm Wed, 04 Mar 2009 19:00:00 EST On Friday, January 16, 2009, Pinnacles National Monument transitions to its second 100 years. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/pinn101.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/pipastar.htm Wed, 04 Mar 2009 19:00:00 EST Pinnacles Partnership and the National Park Service will co-host a unique event celebrating the natural wonders of both earth and sky at Pinnacles National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/pipastar.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/rr09.htm Wed, 04 Mar 2009 19:00:00 EST Pinnacles National Monument continues to celebrate the legacy of climbing at Pinnacles with the Second Annual Rockpile Rendezvous. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/rr09.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/condor-release-2008.htm Tue, 14 Oct 2008 20:00:00 EST 2008 Condor Release at Pinnacles National Monument https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/condor-release-2008.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/ccrelease.htm Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EST Pinnacles announces the Community Celebration on Sunday, October 19, 2008 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/ccrelease.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/air-release.htm Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EST Pinnacles National Monument Launches Artist In Residence Program https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/air-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/condor336.htm Sat, 06 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EST Weakened California Condor is Rushed to LA Zoo for Treatmen https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/condor336.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/campmaint.htm Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:00:00 EST Pinnacles National Monument will begin fall maintenance projects and upkeep of the Pinnacles Campground on September 1st, 2008.  https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/campmaint.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/gmpalt.htm Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:00:00 EST Public Comments Invited for GMP Alternatives https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/gmpalt.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/raptoradv.htm Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:00:00 EST The 2008 Raptor Advisories have been lifted on July 16, 2008. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/raptoradv.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/increased-fire-restrictions-in-effect.htm Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/increased-fire-restrictions-in-effect.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/rxcancelled.htm Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:00:00 EST The prescribed burn that was scheduled for June 17th was postponed because of other wildfires. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/rxcancelled.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/rxburn2.htm Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:00:00 EST A prescribed burn is planned for June 17 - 19, depending on weather and air quality conditions. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/rxburn2.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/rxburn1.htm Tue, 20 May 2008 20:00:00 EST A prescribed burn is planned to help manage the spread of invasive yellow star thistle on newly acquired lands. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/rxburn1.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/homestead.htm Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/homestead.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/rockpile.htm Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:00:00 EST Pinnacles National Monument will celebrate the leacy of climbing within the monument by hosting a weekend event for climbers. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/rockpile.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/ea_comments.htm Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:00:00 EST Pinnacles National Monument has completed an environmental assessment that will update the 2005 Fire Management Plan to include newly acquired lands. We are seeking public comment. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/ea_comments.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/climbing-advisories-in-effect.htm Wed, 16 Jan 2008 19:00:00 EST Advisories for climbers and off-trailhikers go into effect on January 17, 2008. The goal of the advisories is to protect sensitive raptor species as they raise their young. Advisories are traditionally in effect until late June or early July. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/climbing-advisories-in-effect.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/pinnacles-begins-centennial-celebration-with-rededication-ceremony.htm Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:00:00 EST The Rededication Ceremony marks the beginning of a year of special events to commemorate the centennial of Pinnacles National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/pinnacles-begins-centennial-celebration-with-rededication-ceremony.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/vcreloc.htm Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:00:00 EST The park visitor center was relocated to the entrance of the Pinnacles campground on October 17, 2007. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/vcreloc.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/comm2007.htm Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/comm2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/uniendo.htm Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/uniendo.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/highestlevels.htm Sun, 12 Aug 2007 20:00:00 EST Condors from Pinnacles national Monument are being treated at the LA Zoo after blood tests showed extremely high blood levels of lead. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/highestlevels.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/centcel.htm Mon, 06 Aug 2007 20:00:00 EST Pinnacles National Monument is celebrating its Centennial in 2008. There will be a rededication ceremony on January 16, 2008, and many other events throughout the year. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/centcel.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/two-california-condors-found-dead.htm Fri, 18 May 2007 20:00:00 EST Two California condors, #301 and #307, were found dead during the week of May 14, 2007 along the Big Sur coast. The causes of death for both birds is still under investigation. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/two-california-condors-found-dead.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/417.htm Sun, 13 May 2007 20:00:00 EST Condor 417 was found dead just outside Pinnacles National Monument on Saturday, May 12. She had been released into the wild for the first time on May 3rd. The cause of death is not yet known. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/417.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/condor_flight.htm Mon, 07 May 2007 20:00:00 EST Two juvenile California condors joined the flock of free-flying condors at Pinnacles on Tuesday, April 24, 2007. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/condor_flight.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/jrrangergrant.htm Mon, 07 May 2007 20:00:00 EST The National Park Foundation awards Pinnacles National Monument with grant to create and enhance Park Junior Ranger Programs https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/jrrangergrant.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/nationalparkweek.htm Mon, 07 May 2007 20:00:00 EST Celebrate National Park Week at Pinnacles National Monument through a series of programs and events. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/nationalparkweek.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/2007-condor-release.htm Fri, 30 Mar 2007 20:00:00 EST On Saturday, April 21, up to three California condors will be released into the wild at Pinnacles National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/2007-condor-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/fee-increase.htm Fri, 30 Mar 2007 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service proposes a fee increase for Pinnacles National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/fee-increase.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/rapadv0107.htm Wed, 24 Jan 2007 19:00:00 EST Birds of prey have returned to Pinnacles National Monument for their breeding season. We ask that climbers and off-trail hikers avoid their nesting areas. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/rapadv0107.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/lead07122006.htm Tue, 11 Jul 2006 20:00:00 EST One of the Pinnacles condors was shown to have dangerously high blood lead levels after eating squirrel carcasses that were contaminated with lead. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/lead07122006.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/lead1.htm Thu, 29 Jun 2006 20:00:00 EST Field tests confirm that Pinnacles condors have elevated blood lead levels after eating carcasses contaminated with lead. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/lead1.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/rapadv06_2.htm Thu, 29 Jun 2006 20:00:00 EST Raptor advisories have been lifted for the 2006 season at Pinnacles National Monument. We thank climbers and off-trail hikers for their cooperation. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/rapadv06_2.htm https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/bgcaveopen.htm Thu, 06 Oct 2005 20:00:00 EST The Bear Gulch Cave at Pinnacles National Monument will be open during the last week of October 2005. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/bgcaveopen.htm