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October 15, 2008
Giacomini Wetlands Reopened to the Tides
On October 26, the Giacomini Wetlands in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area will fill with the high tide for the first time in over 60 years, marking an important milestone in recovering the health of the Tomales Bay watershed.

October 14, 2008
Point Reyes National Seashore Home to New Species of Lichen
A team of scientists collecting lichens at Point Reyes National Seashore in July discovered a species that was unknown to science until now.

October 09, 2008
Red Flag Warning for October 9 through October 11, 2008 Includes All National Parks in the San Francisco Bay Area
A Red Flag Warning issued by the National Weather Service will be in effect for both the San Francisco Bay and Monterey Bay Areas beginning at 6:00 pm this evening (Thursday) and continuing until 6:00 pm Saturday, October 11.

October 07, 2008
More Controlled Burning Planned in Olema Valley for the Weeks of October 13 and October 20, 2008
Fire Management staff at Point Reyes National Seashore may conduct 2 additional small burns along Highway One sometime during the week of October 13 or the week of October 20 if weather conditions allow.

September 29, 2008
Point Reyes National Seashore Lighthouse Road Repairs for October 2008
Road repairs to the lighthouse entrance road will take place starting on Tuesday, October 7 and go through Thursday, October 23.

September 22, 2008
Prescribed Burns Planned along Limantour Road and Highway 1 for week of September 22, 2008
Fire Management staff at Point Reyes National Seashore plan to burn 25 acres along Limantour Road on Wednesday, September 24, and 115 acres along Highway One on September 26.

September 10, 2008
Giacomini Restoration Update for the Week of September 8 - 12, 2008
Restoration of the Giacomini Wetlands continues. Find out about the latest activity and what's to come.

September 03, 2008
More Extreme Fire Danger Thursday, September 4, 2008, for Marin's National Parks
Based on this afternoon’s weather and vegetation conditions, fire danger at Point Reyes National Seashore and Golden Gate National Recreation Area lands in Marin County will be rated as "Extreme" again tomorrow, Thursday, September 4. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has also declared tomorrow a "Spare the Air Day" due to a forecast of hot temperatures and light winds which will combine to produce poor air quality with potentially unhealthy ground-level ozone pollution.

September 03, 2008
Extreme Fire Danger Continues at National Parks in Marin for September 3, 2008
Fire danger at Point Reyes National Seashore and Golden Gate National Recreation Area lands in Marin County is rated as "Extreme" again today, Wednesday, September 3.

September 02, 2008
Giacomini Wetlands Restoration Project Receives $420,000 Grant
On August 28, 2008, the Commissioners for the State of California Wildlife Conservation Board voted unanimously to award $420,000 in funding to the Giacomini Wetland Restoration Project for floodplain and riparian restoration and enhancement along Lagunitas Creek.

September 02, 2008
Fire Danger Reaches Extreme Again for September 2, 2008, at National Parks in Marin
Fire danger at Point Reyes National Seashore and Golden Gate National Recreation Area lands in Marin County is rated as "Extreme" today, Tuesday, September 2.

August 29, 2008
Extreme Fire Danger Continues for Friday, August 29, 2008 at Point Reyes National Seashore
Fire danger at Point Reyes National Seashore is rated as "Extreme" again today, Friday, August 29.

August 27, 2008
Extreme Fire Danger on Thursday, August 28, 2008 for Point Reyes National Seashore
Point Reyes National Seashore Superintendent Don Neubacher stated that based on this afternoon’s weather,  fire danger at the Seashore will be rated as “Extreme” tomorrow, on Thursday, August 28, prompting several precautionary measures at the park.

August 18, 2008
National Park Service and Point Reyes Field Seminars to offer a Series of Free Giacomini Restoration Field Seminars
To celebrate the second phase of construction of the Giacomini Wetland Restoration Project, the Point Reyes National Seashore Association and the Point Reyes National Seashore are hosting a series of field seminars. The seminars will be held on the fourth Saturday of every month, starting on Saturday, August 23, 2008, and are open to the public at no cost.

August 18, 2008
27th Annual Sand Sculpture Contest at Drakes Beach - Sunday, August 31, 2008
Point Reyes National Seashore invites you to join the 27th annual Sand Sculpture Contest.

July 31, 2008
Coastal Watershed Restoration Project Final Phase Starts Next Week
The park is initiating the second and final year of the Coastal Watershed Restoration Project, which includes replacement or removal of culverts and fish passage problems within the Drakes Estero watershed.  The project will restore natural stream process and improve fish passage in a number of creeks, which will benefit federally threatened steelhead trout, and potentially endangered coho salmon.

July 29, 2008
Bolinas, Nicasio, and Inverness Fire Departments Receive $34,000 in Rural Fire Assistance Grants from National Park Service
Three fire departments in West Marin which have mutual aid agreements with the National Park Service have been awarded $34,000 in grants through the Rural Fire Assistance Program (RFA).

July 11, 2008
Giacomini Wetlands Phase II to Begin Next Week
The National Park Service (Park Service), California State Lands Commission (CSLC), and Point Reyes National Seashore Association (PRNSA) have secured the necessary permits for construction of Phase II and have selected a contractor. Phase II of the restoration project is now scheduled to start on July 16, 2008.

July 01, 2008
28th Annual Big Time Festival At Kule Loklo
Big Time, an annual traditional Native American trade festival, will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Kule Loklo, a Coast Miwok Cultural Exhibit.

June 23, 2008
Free Shuttle to Limantour Beach at Point Reyes National Seashore
On weekends during the month of July, 2008, the National Park Service will be providing a free trial shuttle bus service between Olema RV Resort & Campground and Limantour Beach, with stops at the the Bear Valley Visitor Center and Bayview Trailhead.

May 29, 2008
Point Reyes National Seashore Accepting Applications for the Tule Elk Docent Program for 2008
Point Reyes National Seashore is currently accepting applications for the Tule Elk Docent Program for the summer of 2008.

May 15, 2008
Special Memorial Day 2008 Commemorative at the Historic Point Reyes National Seashore Coast Guard Cemetery
As part of the National Moment of Remembrance on Memorial Day, Point Reyes National Seashore will be honoring America’s fallen at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 26, 2008 at the historic graveyard located at G Ranch. Join the National Park Service and the United States Coast Guard for services at the Historic Life-Saving Cemetery.

May 05, 2008
Point Reyes National Seashore Accepting Applications for the Snowy Plover Docent Program for 2008
Point Reyes National Seashore is currently accepting applications for the Snowy Plover Docent Program for the summer of 2008.

April 28, 2008
Fire Safe Landscaping Workshop at Dance Palace May 12, 2008
The public is invited to attend a free workshop on Fire Safe Landscaping, which will take place at the Dance Palace Community Center in Point Reyes Station on Monday May 12, 2008 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

April 24, 2008
Interior Department Funds Centennial Projects at Golden Gate and Point Reyes National Park Areas
Project funding has been made available for the Centennial Parks to People Initiative, for the new Institute at the Golden Gate at Fort Baker at Golden Gate National Recreation Area, and, at Point Reyes National Seashore, for the Ocean Protection Education Campaign Project, the Abbotts Lagoon Trail Enhancement Project and the Tomales Bay/Point Reyes All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory project.

April 23, 2008
National Park Service Signs Special Use Permit with Drakes Bay Oyster Company
The special use permit allows a commercial oyster and clam operation within Drakes Estero, part of Point Reyes National Seashore, through 2012.

April 16, 2008
Point Reyes National Seashore is now a Climate Friendly Park
The Point Reyes National Seashore has become a member of the Climate Friendly Parks Network. As a Climate Friendly Park, the Seashore becomes one of only 35 other national parks, including Yosemite NP, Yellowstone NP and Golden Gate National Recreation Area, all committed to taking stock of and reducing their carbon footprint.

April 09, 2008
National Park Service Grants Assist Communities with Wildfire Protection for 2008
The National Park Service has approved funding for two projects in Marin County that support the efforts of homeowners and local fire departments to improve fire safety in the wildland-urban interface.

March 31, 2008
Ocean Lecture Series at Point Reyes National Seashore
Richard Ellis will be presenting a lecture about Tuna on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM at Dominican University’s Guzman Lecture Hall. On Saturday, April 19, 2008 two events in celebration of Earth Day at Point Reyes National Seashore will also take place.

March 25, 2008
National Park Service Selects Stewart's Horse Camp for Concession Contract
The Stewart's Horse Camp has been selected to remain the concession operator for the horse campground at Point Reyes National Seashore.

March 13, 2008
Special 2008 Memorial Day Commemorative at the Historic Coast Guard Cemetery
As part of the National Moment of Remembrance on Memorial Day, Point Reyes National Seashore will be honoring America’s fallen at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 26, 2008 at the historic graveyard located at G Ranch. Join the National Park Service and the United States Coast Guard for services at the Historic Life-Saving Cemetery.

March 13, 2008
Snowy Plover Critical Habitat Protection Measures at Point Reyes National Seashore for 2008
Snowy plover nesting season is from March 1 to September 30. The portion of the Great Beach from 500 feet south of Kehoe Beach to ¼ mile north of North Beach parking lot has been closed to dogs.

March 10, 2008
Sudden Oak Death Study Completed
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley just completed a two year study of Sudden Oak Death at Point Reyes National Seashore.

February 29, 2008
2008 Harbor Seal Pupping Season at Point Reyes National Seashore
From March 1 through June 30, an annual closure of Drakes Estero is implemented to protect the harbor seals during this most sensitive time of year.  The closure applies to water sport users around harbor seal colonies in the area.  The National Park Service asks park visitors to avoid disturbing seals to ensure a successful pupping season.

January 16, 2008
New Species of Fungus Discovered at Point Reyes National Seashore
Three new species to science were discovered on December 27, 2007 as more than 100 citizen scientists participated in the fourth Fungal Foray at Point Reyes National Seashore.

January 16, 2008
Return of Elephant Seals to Point Reyes National Seashore Prompts Temporary Beach Closure for Winter 2008
Due to the presence of the seals, a temporary restriction to people and dogs is in place until the end of April from the South Beach parking lot, south. A temporary restriction at the far southern end of Drakes Beach and south of the Lifeboat Station are also in place.

January 15, 2008
Point Reyes National Seashore Accepting Applications for the Harbor Seal Monitoring Program for 2008
Help protect the natural resources of Point Reyes National Seashore and one of the most significant breeding populations of harbor seals in California by being involved in a long-term monitoring program.

January 02, 2008
Major Winter Storm Advisory - January 2, 2008
A series of Pacific storms are expected to come into the region with the potential for an extended period of significant rainfall and strong winds. Park visitors should be advised that the combination of heavy rainfall and strong winds may cause falling of trees along roads and trails within the Point Reyes National Seashore which could lead to temporary closures.

December 06, 2007
2008 Shuttle Bus Transportation System Begins as Whales and Seals Arrive!
The Winter Shuttle Bus System for the Point Reyes Headlands begins on Saturday, December 29, 2007.

December 04, 2007
"Holiday in the National Parks" Celebrated at the White House
Point Reyes National Seashore Ornament Displayed on the Official White House Christmas Tree

December 04, 2007
Drakes Beach Café Temporarily Closed for Repairs November 30 through December 27, 2007
The café will reopen on Friday, December 28 and hours of operation for the winter season will be Friday from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM, and Monday, from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

November 11, 2007
Cosco Busan Oil Spill Reaches Point Reyes National Seashore
National Park Service staff discovered thick oil globules on the beaches of Point Reyes National Seashore today. The following beaches are currently closed until further notice to protect park visitors from coming into contact with oil: RCA and Palomarin.

October 31, 2007
Giacomini Wetland Restoration Planting Opportunity
Local residents and visitors are invited to be part of the restoration process by planting newly restored wetlands this fall. Come and help with planting on community planting days scheduled for Fridays from November 9 through December 14.

October 29, 2007
Join Other Wildlife and Outdoor Enthusiasts in the 2008 Winter Wildlife Docent Program!
With elephant seals returning to Point Reyes National Seashore and gray whales migrating by, volunteer docents are needed to protect the seals and educate the public.

October 10, 2007
Limantour Prescribed Burn Planned at Seashore for October 17, 2007
Fire Management staff plan to burn 25 acres along Limantour Road next week if weather conditions allow. Burning will be scheduled for Wednesday, October 17, but may be delayed a day or more if conditions are not appropriate.

October 09, 2007
"Broken Wings: Portraits of Non-releasable Raptors" Photography Exhibit and Artist Lecture
This photographic exhibit is open now through March 25, 2008 at the Red Barn Classroom at Point Reyes. The exhibition tells the stories of 20 raptors that cannot be released to the wild due to their injuries. These injuries illustrate a complex interaction between humans and natural world. The public is invited to attend the artist lecture, which will be on Saturday, December 15, 2007 starting at 2 PM.

October 02, 2007
Parks to Show New Fire Safety Film During Fire Prevention Week 2007
"Marin on Fire – Preparing for the Next Urban Wildfire", an educational film recently produced by Fire Safe Marin, will be on view during Fire Prevention Week, October 7 - 13, at the Bear Valley Visitor Center in Point Reyes National Seashore, and the Marin Headlands Visitor Center in Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

September 17, 2007
Park Rangers and Marin County Sheriffs Office Remove Illegal Marijuana Cultivation Site on September 17, 2007
On September 17, 2007, National Park Service Rangers and the Marin County Sheriff’s Office entered a marijuana grow site on Point Reyes National Seashore administered lands. The law enforcement effort confiscated approximately 3,500 marijuana plants with an estimated street value of approximately $9 million.

September 17, 2007
Giacomini Wetland Restoration Project Phase I (2007)
Construction of the Giacomini Wetlands Restoration Project is expected to begin at the end of September 2007. Phase I of the Project includes demolition of dairy barns near C Street, partial levee removal north of Lagunitas Creek in the southern end of the East Pasture, and potential special status species enhancement in Tomasini Triangle and near Olema Creek.

September 13, 2007
Bear Valley Visitor Center Entrance Road Repairs
Road repairs to the entrance road to the Bear Valley Visitor Center will take place starting next Monday, September 17 and going through Thursday, September 20.

August 31, 2007
Prospectus Announcement for a Horse Camp Within Point Reyes National Seashore
The National Park Service announces the issuance of a concession contract prospectus for operation of a horse camp within Point Reyes National Seashore. The response date for the prospectus closes on October 16, 2007.

August 16, 2007
Repairs to Cross Marin Trail Update
The Cross Marin Trail will be closed  on Monday, August 20 and Tuesday, August 21, 2007, as Point Reyes National Seashore resurfaces it with a slurry seal.

August 16, 2007
26th Annual Sand Sculpture Contest at Drakes Beach - Sunday, September 2, 2007
Point Reyes National Seashore invites you to join the 26th annual Sand Sculpture Contest.

August 14, 2007
Point Reyes National Seashore Temporary Road Closures due to Watershed Restoration Projects
Mt. Vision Road will be closed between August 20, 2007 and October 15, 2007. The Estero Trailhead and access road will be closed between August 27, 2007 and October 15, 2007.

August 06, 2007
Repairs to Cross Marin Trail
Point Reyes National Seashore will be resurfacing the Cross Marin Trail with a slurry seal on Wednesday, August 15 and Thursday, August 16, 2007. The trail will remain closed during that time.

July 05, 2007
Repairs Underway of Home Ranch Historic Buildings
Rehabilitation work has begun on several historic structures at the Drakes Bay Hereford Ranch, on Drakes Estero in Point Reyes National Seashore. Known historically as the Home Ranch, it is the most significant ranch in the park.

June 26, 2007
Drowning Victim Recovered at Point Reyes National Seashore
On Saturday, June 16, 2007, Vincent Au, 28, of Sunnyvale CA, was swimming with friends in Bass Lake when he disappeared. Despite significant search efforts, Au’s body was not recovered until Friday, June 22, when it resurfaced and was recovered.

June 26, 2007
27th Annual Big Time Festival At Kule Loklo
Big Time, an annual traditional Native American trade festival, will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2007, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Kule Loklo, a Coast Miwok Cultural Exhibit.

June 15, 2007
Release of Giacomini Wetland Restoration Project Final Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report for Point Reyes National Seashore/Golden Gate National Recreation Area
The National Park Service (NPS) announced today the release of the Giacomini Wetland Restoration Project Final Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (FEIS/EIR).

June 12, 2007
Mimi Koehl Lecture and Book Signing at Point Reyes National Seashore
Come to the Bear Valley Visitor Center on Saturday, June 16, 2007 at 12:30 PM to listen to author Mimi Koehl talk about her new book Wave-Swept Shore, The Rigors of Life on a Rocky Coast.

June 01, 2007
Water Quality Improvement Projects at Point Reyes National Seashore
The Tomales Bay Rangeland BMP Pathogen Total Maximum Daily Load Implementation Project (Project) has received funding to study the effectiveness of ten demonstration Best Management Practices (BMPs) at reducing non-point source pollutant delivery from pastoral lands within Point Reyes National Seashore and Golden Gate National Recreation Area to the Tomales Bay Watershed.

May 22, 2007
Special 2007 Memorial Day Commemorative at the Historic Coast Guard Cemetery
As part of the National Moment of Remembrance on Memorial Day, Point Reyes National Seashore will be honoring America’s fallen at 2 p.m. on May 28, 2007 at the historic graveyard located at G Ranch. Join the National Park Service and the United States Coast Guard for services at the Historic Life-Saving Cemetery.

May 10, 2007
Point Reyes National Seashore Accepting Applications for the Tule Elk Docent Program for 2007
Point Reyes National Seashore is currently accepting applications for the Tule Elk Docent Program for the summer of 2007.

May 02, 2007
Point Reyes National Seashore Accepting Applications for the Snowy Plover Docent Program for 2007
Point Reyes National Seashore is currently accepting applications for the Snowy Plover Docent Program for the summer of 2007. 

April 24, 2007
Point Reyes Fire Management Project Tours Offered in Conjunction with Wildfire Awareness Events in May
Wildfire Awareness programs at Point Reyes National Seashore will take place on May 5 and May 19, from 10:00 am to 12:00. Each will begin with a 30 minute presentation at the Bear Valley Visitor Center, followed by a short field trip.

April 22, 2007
Special Memorial Day 2007 Commemorative at the Historic Coast Guard Cemetery
As part of the National Moment of Remembrance on Memorial Day, Point Reyes National Seashore will be honoring America’s fallen at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 28, 2007 at the historic graveyard located at G Ranch. Join the National Park Service and the United States Coast Guard for services at the Historic Life-Saving Cemetery.

April 13, 2007
Point Reyes National Seashore Receives $2.44 million in Funding to Restore Drakes Estero Watershed
The Point Reyes National Seashore has received $2.44 million in federal funding to conduct the Drakes Estero Coastal Watershed Restoration Project.

March 07, 2007
Summer 2007 Youth Employment at Point Reyes National Seashore
Point Reyes National Seashore is seeking applications for this summer’s Youth Conservation Corps Program.

March 06, 2007
2007 Harbor Seal Pupping Season at Point Reyes National Seashore
From March 1 through June 30, an annual closure of Drakes Estero is implemented to protect the harbor seals during this most sensitive time of year.  The closure applies to water sport users around harbor seal colonies in the area.  The National Park Service asks park visitors to avoid disturbing seals to ensure a successful pupping season.

February 09, 2007
Giacomini Wetland Restoration Project Receives $1.0 million Grant
Point Reyes National Seashore, the Coastal Conservancy, and the Point Reyes National Seashore Association announced today that the Giacomini Wetlands Restoration Project received a $1.0 million grant from the National Coastal Wetlands Program.

January 05, 2007
Return of Elephant Seals to Point Reyes National Seashore Prompts Temporary Beach Closure for Winter 2007
Due to the presence of the seals, a temporary restriction to people and dogs is in place until the end of April from the South Beach parking lot, south. A temporary restriction at the far southern end of Drakes Beach and south of the Lifeboat Station are also in place.

January 03, 2007
Pine Pitch Canker Confirmed in Bishop Pine Forests
Pine pitch canker, a non-native plant pathogen, has recently been confirmed in bishop pine forests at Point Reyes National Seashore.

December 14, 2006
Release of Giacomini Wetland Restoration Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report for Point Reyes National Seashore/Golden Gate National Recreation Area
The National Park Service announced the release of the Giacomini Wetland Restoration Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (DEIS/EIR). The DEIS/DEIR will be available for comments for a 60-day period.  All comments must be postmarked or transmitted no later than Wednesday, February 14, 2007.

December 11, 2006
Point Reyes National Seashore to Remove Debris From Marijuana Grow Sites
As a follow-up to the removal of over 43,000 marijuana plants from in and around Point Reyes National Seashore, the National Park Service will be using helicopters to remove 20 loads of debris from the steep hillsides in West Marin County on December 11, 2006.

December 08, 2006
Release of Record of Decision on the Non-Native Deer Management Plan for Point Reyes National Seashore
The Record of Decision for the Point Reyes National Seashore (PRNS) Non-Native Deer Management Plan: Protecting the Seashore’s Native Ecosystems, Final Environmental Impact Statement was published in the Federal Register on November 29, 2006.

December 05, 2006
2007 Shuttle Bus Transportation System Begins as Whales and Seals Arrive!
The Winter Shuttle Bus System for the Point Reyes Headlands begins on Saturday, December 30, 2006.

November 25, 2006
Join Other Wildlife and Outdoor Enthusiasts in the 2007 Elephant Seal Docent Program!
With elephant seals returning to Point Reyes National Seashore, volunteer docents are needed to protect the seals and educate the public.

October 26, 2006
Update on Bear Valley Trail Closure: Extended to November 3rd
A small section of the Bear Valley Trail (between Mt. Wittenberg and Trail and Meadow Trail) will be closed to visitors from Monday, Oct. 23 – Friday, Nov. 3, 2006, including Saturday, Oct. 28 and Sunday, Oct. 29, for the replacement of a culvert.

October 23, 2006
Critical Culvert Repair will Close Bear Valley Trail for One Week
A small section of the Bear Valley Trail between the Mt. Wittenberg trail and the Meadow Trail will be closed to visitors from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27, 2006 for the replacement of a culvert.

October 23, 2006
Point Reyes Prescribed Fire Along Limantour Fuel Break
A prescribed fire is scheduled for Tuesday, October 24 along the Limantour fuel break. This 35-acre burn will reduce the hazardous fuels along Limantour Road and is part of a strategic fuel break. The burn is scheduled to begin around 10:00 am and be completed by mid-afternoon.

September 12, 2006
Park Rangers and Marin County Sheriffs Office Remove Another Illegal Marijuana Cultivation Site at Point Reyes National Seashore
On September 10 and September 11, 2006, National Park Service Rangers and the Marin County Sheriff’s Office entered another marijuana grow site at Point Reyes National Seashore. The law enforcement effort confiscated approximately 3,540 marijuana plants with an estimated street value of $8.75 million dollars.

September 01, 2006
Point Reyes Participates in Sudden Oak Death Resistance Research
In collaboration with the US Forest Service, UC Berkeley, UC Davis and the Mid-Peninsula Open Space District, Point Reyes National Seashore will be investigating the ability of tankoaks to resist Sudden Oak Death.

August 29, 2006
Park Rangers and Drug Enforcement Officers Remove Illegal Marijuana Cultivation Site at Point Reyes National Seashore - August 29, 2006
Today National Park Service Rangers, the Marin County Sheriff’s Office and Major Crimes Task Force, U.S. Park Police, Marin Municipal Water District and Sonoma County Sheriff’s Department entered several marijuana grow sites and confiscated approximately 20,000 marijuana plants with an estimated street value of $50 million dollars.

August 21, 2006
Release of Final Non-Native Deer Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement for Point Reyes National Seashore
The National Park Service announced today the release of the Point Reyes National Seashore Non-Native Deer Management Plan: Protecting the Seashore’s Native Ecosystems, Final Environmental Impact Statement.

August 14, 2006
25th Annual Sand Sculpture Contest at Drakes Beach - Sunday, September 3, 2006
Point Reyes National Seashore invites you to join the 25th annual Sand Sculpture Contest.

July 26, 2006
Book Signing at Point Reyes National Seashore: Amy Meyer author of New Guardians for the Golden Gate: How America Got a Great National Park
This Saturday, July 29, long-time national park supporter Amy Meyer will hold a book signing at the Bear Valley Visitor Center from 12:30 – 2:00 PM. Her new book entitled, New Guardians for the Golden Gate: How America Got a Great National Park, will be available for purchase.

July 26, 2006
Park Rangers and Drug Enforcement Officers Remove Illegal Marijuana Cultivation Site at Point Reyes National Seashore
On July 20, 2006, an area near Bolinas Ridge was discovered with numerous illegal marijuana plants. The investigation is continuing. Efforts are underway to restore the site.

July 07, 2006
Point Reyes National Seashore Temporary Road Closure
Chimney Rock Road will be closed to vehicle and bicycle access through mid-September.

July 05, 2006
26th Annual Big Time Festival at Kule Loklo
Please join us for this traditional Native American trade festival at Kule Loklo, Point Reyes National Seashore. The annual festival is scheduled for Saturday, July 22, from 10:00 am to 4:00 p.m., at Kule Loklo, a Coast Miwok Cultural Exhibit.

May 22, 2006
Special Memorial Day 2006 Commemorative at the Historic Coast Guard Cemetery
As part of the National Moment of Remembrance on Memorial Day, Point Reyes National Seashore will be honoring America’s fallen at 2pm on 29th May 2006 at the historic graveyard located at G Ranch. Join the National Park Service and the United States Coast Guard for services at the Historic Life-Saving Cemetery.

April 26, 2006
Point Reyes National Seashore Accepting Applications for the Tule Elk Docent Program for 2006
Tule Elk Docents help promote awareness and protection of the tule elk by helping park visitor’s view, understand, and appreciate the elk during the rut, or mating season.

April 18, 2006
Bolinas-Stinson Community Wildfire Protection Workshop, First of Two Planned for West Marin
During the month of May, the National Park Service, local fire departments, UC Cooperative Extension, and the California Fire Safe Council will present two community wildfire protection workshops in West Marin. The first workshop will take place at the Bolinas Community Center on Tuesday, May 9, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

March 06, 2006
Workshop Scheduled for Giacomini Ranch Wetlands Restoration Project Land Exchange Proposal
The NPS is holding a workshop about a possible land exchange for the Giacomini Wetlands Restoration Project. The workshop will be held Thursday, March 16, 2006 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Red Barn conference room adjacent to Point Reyes National Seashore’s administrative headquarters.

January 17, 2006
Volunteers Wanted for 2006 Harbor Seal Monitoring Program
Help protect the natural resources of Point Reyes National Seashore and one of the most significant breeding populations of harbor seals in California by being involved in a long-term monitoring program.

January 12, 2006
Return of Elephant Seals to Point Reyes National Seashore Prompts Temporary Beach Closure for Winter 2006
Due to the presence of elephant seals, a temporary restriction to people and dogs is in place until the end of April 2006 from the South Beach parking lot, south, and at the far southern end of Drakes Beach.

December 12, 2005
2006 Shuttle Bus Transportation System Begins as Whales and Seals Arrive!
Park Superintendent Don Neubacher announces the eighth year of shuttle bus transportation beginning Saturday, December 31, 2005 and running through mid-April 2006.

November 16, 2005
Coastal Restoration to be continued south of Abbott's Lagoon
Restoration biologists from Point Reyes NS continue to work closely with biologists from the Point Reyes Bird Observatory to restore habitat for the snowy plover.

November 02, 2005
The National Park Service, the National Park Foundation and Discovery Channel Premiere Point Reyes: The Point of Kings
Discovery Communications, a Proud Partner of America’s National Parks, today announced the release of its newest ParkDoc, Point Reyes: The Point of Kings.

September 23, 2005
Vision Fire Anniversary Marks 10 Years of Dynamic Change
The 1995 Vision Fire was a significant event in the landscape of Point Reyes National Seashore and the wildland-urban interface of West Marin. The National Park Service will be hosting a number of events to share some of the lessons learned during the past ten years.

August 30, 2005
Prescribed Burns Planned at Seashore for Wildfire Protection and Resource Enhancement
Five prescribed burns are scheduled this year, ranging from 30 acres to 115 acres in size. These prescribed burns are part of a strategy to create strategic fuelbreaks in the park that will make a wildfire easier to control if one should occur. These burns will also enhance natural resources at the Seashore, by helping to reduce populations of invasive, non-native plants.

August 29, 2005
Rural Fire Assistance Grants Increase Safety for Volunteer Firefighters Near National Parklands in Marin County
The National Park Service announced today that four fire departments in Marin County have received grants for Rural Fire Assistance in conjunction with the National Fire Plan.

August 08, 2005
Giacomini Wetland Restoration Project Receives $2.5 Million Grant
Northern California's coastal wetlands received a significant boost last week when the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation committed a $2.54 million grant to begin restoration of 563 acres of wetlands in Tomales Bay, adjacent to Point Reyes National Seashore.

August 08, 2005
24th Annual Sand Sculpture Contest at Drakes Beach - Sunday, September 4, 2005
Point Reyes National Seashore invites you to join the 24th annual Sand Sculpture Contest.

July 22, 2005
Point Reyes Historic Lifeboat Station Slated this Summer for Critical Repairs
Point Reyes National Seashore announced today that it has received $1.8 million in federal funding this year to rehabilitate the historic Lifeboat Station railway system on Drakes Bay.

July 05, 2005
Historic Morse Code Radio Station Returns to the Air on July 12th: Former RCA Station KPH Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary
In the sixth annual event that has become known as the “Night of Nights”, historic Morse code radio station KPH will return to the air in commemoration of the last commercial Morse message sent in the United States.

June 27, 2005
The fizzle effect: are aerosols reducing coastal drizzle processes?
Despite their importance to the earth-ocean-atmosphere system, relatively few detailed and comprehensive data sets of marine stratus clouds are available for scientists to draw firm conclusions related to aerosol effects. To obtain more, and better, data, researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) Program are currently stationed at Point Reyes.

June 24, 2005
25th Annual Big Time Festival At Kule Loklo
Please join us for this traditional Native American trade festival at Kule Loklo, a Coast Miwok Cultural Exhibit within Point Reyes National Seashore. The 25th annual festival is slated for Saturday, July 23, 2005 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

May 31, 2005
Man Drowns When Boat Capsizes
Warren Vierra drowned on May 20th after the 22-foot fishing boat he was a passenger in capsized at the mouth of Tomales Bay.

May 27, 2005
Man Convicted Of Killing Ranger To Be Paroled
According to a story by reporter Ann Simmons in today’s Los Angeles Times, entitled “Ex-Black Panther Granted Parole,” the man convicted of killing ranger Ken Patrick in 1974 will be released on parole next month. The following is an excerpt from that article...

May 20, 2005
Special Memorial Day 2005 Commemorative at the Historic Coast Guard Cemetery
As part of the National Moment of Remembrance on Memorial Day, Point Reyes National Seashore will be honoring America’s fallen by placing American flags at the historic graveyard located at G Ranch.

May 17, 2005
Shipwreck at Bolinas Point, Point Reyes Peninsula
A 65 foot power boat, the Christopher M, ran aground on the reef at Bolinas Point on Saturday night, May 14th.

May 15, 2005
Point Reyes National Seashore Accepting Applications for the Tule Elk Docent Program for 2005
Tule Elk Docents help promote awareness and protection of the tule elk by helping park visitor’s view, understand, and appreciate the elk during the rut, or mating season.

May 13, 2005
Car Burglary Suspects Arrested at Point Reyes National Seashore
On Thursday, May 12, Marin County Sheriff’s Deputies and Point Reyes National Seashore Rangers located and arrested two people suspected of an auto burglary which occurred within the National Seashore earlier in the day.

April 28, 2005
Point Reyes National Seashore is Site for National Climate Research Project
Researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program are conducting climate research on marine stratus clouds and coastal drizzle at Point Reyes.

April 19, 2005
NPS Director Fran Mainella Visits Point Reyes National Seashore
As part of her itinerary during National Park Week, Director Fran Mainella visited Point Reyes National Seashore today. Ms. Mainella toured the park’s premier beaches, observed wildlife up close, and learned about many of the upcoming park projects.

April 15, 2005
Summer 2005 Youth Employment at Point Reyes National Seashore
Superintendent Don Neubacher announced today that Point Reyes National Seashore is seeking applications for this summer’s Youth Conservation Corps Program (YCC).

April 12, 2005
Point Reyes National Seashore Accepting Applications for the Snowy Plover Docent Program for 2005
Snowy Plover Docents help protect threatened nesting snowy plovers from disturbance by contacting park visitors on the beach and informing them about the seasonal beach closure to dogs; educate visitors about the natural history, plight, and protection of the snowy plovers in Point Reyes National Seashore; and provide general park information and assistance to visitors.

March 04, 2005
2005 Harbor Seal Pupping Season at Point Reyes National Seashore
From March 1 through June 30, an annual closure of Drakes Estero is implemented to protect the harbor seals during the breeding season. The National Park Service asks park visitors to avoid disturbing seals to ensure a successful pupping season.

February 28, 2005
New Exhibits Installed at Earthquake Trail at Point Reyes National Seashore
Last week, Point Reyes National Seashore staff installed new up-to-date wayside exhibits on the Earthquake Trail at Bear Valley. Eleven new educational panels provide insights about earthquakes, the San Andreas Fault Zone, and plate tectonics.

February 25, 2005
Coastal Restoration to be Continued South of Abbotts Lagoon
In an effort to keep the momentum going at the Abbotts Lagoon restoration site, Point Reyes National Seashore is stepping up efforts to improve habitat for the threatened Western snowy plover.

February 07, 2005
Point Reyes National Seashore Receives Escape Hybrid from Ford and the National Park Foundation
Superintendent Don Neubacher announced today that Point Reyes National Seashore is the recipient of a Ford Escape Hybrid vehicle which will be used to transport staff around the Park as well as to various locations in the San Francisco Bay Area.

February 03, 2005
Draft Non-Native Deer Management Plan Available for Public Review
The National Park Service has prepared a draft Environmental Impact Statement/Non-Native Deer Management Plan. Point Reyes National Seashore proposes removal of the non-native axis and fallow deer within the Seashore, through a combination of long-duration contraception and lethal control.

February 02, 2005
Protecting Sensitive Rail Habitat at the North Levee of the on the Giacomini Ranch
Point Reyes National Seashore will be educating visitors about limiting access to wetlands and sensitive marsh bird and plant species that occur along the Giacomini Ranch levees and adjacent areas during extreme high tide events starting this weekend.

January 28, 2005
Streamside Restoration Project Saturday, February 5th!
Join the Point Reyes Stream and Habitat Restoration Teams in partnership with the Marin Conservation Corps for a great day of streamside restoration on Saturday February 5th!

January 06, 2005
Point Reyes National Seashore Prepares to Reintroduce Endangered Lupine to South Beach Area
Point Reyes National Seashore announced today that park biologists are preparing to reintroduce the endangered Tidestrom's lupine to an area along South Beach.

December 30, 2004
Historic RCA Coast Station KPH Returns to the Air New Years Eve for Straight Key Night 2005
The Maritime Radio Historical Society is pleased to announce that K6KPH will once again be on the air on New Year's Eve as a participant in Straight Key Night 2005.

December 14, 2004
Point Reyes Lighthouse Lens Receives Special Care
An extensive stabilization of the historic Fresnel lens at Point Reyes Lighthouse is underway. Scheduled for completion later this week, the project will ensure the preservation of the last intact 1st order lens and clockwork assembly in the United States.

December 07, 2004
Tomales Bay Biodiversity Inventory Reaches 2000 Species
After two years of lab and fieldwork, scientists and data managers have identified 2015 species in Tomales Bay, 477 species of which had not been documented in the bay by previous studies, and one species is a crustacean completely new to science.

December 01, 2004
2005 Shuttle Bus Transportation System Begins as Whales and Seals Arrive!
Park Superintendent Don Neubacher announces the eighth year of shuttle bus transportation beginning Saturday, January 1, 2005 and running through mid-April 2005.

November 12, 2004
Join Other Wildlife and Outdoor Enthusiasts in the 2005 Elephant Seal Docent Program!
Elephant seals are returning to Point Reyes National Seashore. As part of the Elephant Seal Docent Program, volunteers are needed to protect the seals and educate the public.

October 22, 2004
Coastal Restoration at Point Reyes National Seashore
Starting October 25, equipment will be working south of Abbotts Lagoon to treat a 5-acre section of dense beachgrass.

October 20, 2004
Storm Forces 42-foot Schooner to Wreck on Drakes Beach
Yesterday’s massive southern storm caused a 42-foot Alden Schooner to wreck on Drakes Beach within Point Reyes National Seashore.

October 10, 2004
Surfer Sustains Injury from Shark at Limantour Beach
At approximately 9:30 am today, a surfer at Limantour Beach was struck by a shark. At 10:28 am, the surfer was evacuated by helicopter to a local hospital. The surfer sustained injuries to the lower leg which do not appear to be life threatening.

October 04, 2004
Horse Trail Closure at Point Reyes National Seashore
Horse Trail at Point Reyes National Seashore will be closed to the public starting Monday, October 4, 2004 until approximately July 2005.

September 22, 2004
Campground Talks at Olema Ranch to Celebrate Smokey Bear and the Wilderness Act
Family oriented campground talks will be offered by the National Park Service and Student Conservation Association at Olema Ranch Campground on the evenings of September 25, and October 9, in conjunction with Fire Safety Month in October.

September 10, 2004
Rural Fire Assistance Grants Provide Safety Equipment to Fire Departments Near Point Reyes National Seashore
The National Park Service announced today that three fire departments near Point Reyes National Seashore have received grants for Rural Fire Assistance in conjunction with the National Fire Plan.

August 19, 2004
Prospectus Available for Guided Horse Services Within Point Reyes National Seashore
The National Park Service has announced the availability of prospectus for a concession contract for operation of guided horse services in Point Reyes National Seashore. The concession operation is year-round and is located adjacent to the Five Brooks Trailhead in the Olema Valley in west Marin County.

August 17, 2004
Open Letter to the Community
An open letter from Superintendent Neubacher to the Point Reyes community concerning an incident that occurred on July 28, 2004.

August 15, 2004
23rd Annual Sand Sculpture Contest at Drakes Beach - Sunday, September 5, 2004
Point Reyes National Seashore invites you to join the 23rd annual Sand Sculpture Contest.

July 29, 2004
Six More Fuel Reduction Projects Receive Funding through the Wildland-Urban Interface Program
The National Park Service announced today that six additional community partnership projects will receive funding this fiscal year to achieve greater wildland fire protection in the vicinity of Point Reyes National Seashore, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, and neighboring open space lands.

July 01, 2004
Fire Safe Fourth of July at Point Reyes National Seashore - 2004
Point Reyes National Seashore joins many other parks in the San Francisco Bay Area in enforcing a ban on all fireworks to ensure park visitors may enjoy a safe and fun Fourth of July.

June 17, 2004
24th Annual Big Time Festival At Kule Loklo
Please join us for this traditional Native American trade festival at Kule Loklo, a Coast Miwok Cultural Exhibit within Point Reyes National Seashore. The 24th annual festival is slated for Saturday, July 17, 2004 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

May 25, 2004
Point Reyes National Seashore Accepting Applications for the Tule Elk Docent Program for 2004
Tule Elk Docents help promote awareness and protection of the tule elk by helping park visitor’s view, understand, and appreciate the elk during the rut, or mating season.

May 25, 2004
Special Memorial Day 2004 Commemorative at the Historic Coast Guard Cemetery
As part of the National Moment of Remembrance on Memorial Day, Point Reyes National Seashore will be honoring America’s fallen by placing American flags at the historic graveyard located at G Ranch.

May 19, 2004
Defensible Space Home Evaluations Offered through Fire Education Partnership at Seashore
This summer, Point Reyes National Seashore will offer a free wildland fire safety program for homeowners in communities bordering park lands.

May 13, 2004
Alternatives Workshop Scheduled for Giacomini Ranch Wetlands Restoration Project
The National Park Service is holding a workshop about preliminary restoration alternatives for the Giacomini Wetlands Restoration Project. The workshop will be held Tuesday, June 22, 2004, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Red Barn conference room.

May 04, 2004
Former Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall to Visit Point Reyes to Share the Story of Preserving a National Treasure
Stewart Udall is planning two days of activities at the park as a way to keep alive the remarkable story of how community action saved this tremendous stretch of coastline.

March 12, 2004
2004 Harbor Seal Pupping Season at Point Reyes National Seashore
From March 1 through June 30, an annual closure of Drakes Estero is implemented to protect the harbor seals during this most sensitive time of year.  The closure applies to water sport users around harbor seal colonies in the area.  The National Park Service asks park visitors to avoid disturbing seals to ensure a successful pupping season.

March 12, 2004
Snowy Plover Critical Habitat Protection Measures at Point Reyes National Seashore for 2004
The stretch of beach starting at 1/4 mile north of the North Beach parking lot and continuing to a point 1/4 mile south of Kehoe Beach, will be closed to dogs from Saturday, March 13th through Monday, September 6th, 2004.

March 12, 2004
Seashore Continues to Assist Marin Communities with Wildland Fire Protection through the National Fire Plan
The National Park Service announced today that two community partnership projects will receive continued funding this fiscal year to achieve greater wildland fire protection.

February 18, 2004
Park Headquarters Complex Using Solar Energy
This week the Park Headquarters complex at Point Reyes National Seashore will start using solar energy to reduce its energy costs. The new solar photovoltaic system will deliver about 5.4 kilowatts per hour in power to run the park’s administrative offices.

February 17, 2004
Elephant Seals Thrive at Point Reyes National Seashore
This year during of the peak of the season in late January and February, the park counted 1048 elephant seals along its shore. Already this winter season, over 400 elephant seal pups have been born—another record for the park.

February 03, 2004
Park Fire and Fuels Management Staff to Conduct Controlled Pile-Burning
Fire and Fuels Management Staff at Point Reyes National Seashore will be burning a series of vegetation debris piles out at the Estero throughout the next several weeks.

January 21, 2004
Fatal Drowning At Point Reyes on January 20, 2004
On Tuesday, January 20, a fatal drowning occurred off of the rocks at McClures Beach in Point Reyes National Seashore, Marin County.

December 12, 2003
2004 Shuttle Bus Transportation System Begins as Whales and Seals Arrive!
The Winter Shuttle Bus System for the Point Reyes Headlands begins on Saturday, December 27, 2003.

December 02, 2003
Workshop Set for Point Reyes National Seashore General Management Planning Process Update
A public workshop concerning the General Management Plan will occur on Wednesday, January 14, 2004 at 6:30 PM in the Red Barn Classroom at park headquarters.

October 31, 2003
Point Reyes Invasive Species Removal Programs Gain Momentum
This week, Point Reyes National Seashore reached a pinnacle in its effort to eradicate invasive pampas grass from park boundaries.

October 03, 2003
Seashore to Remove Dilapidated and Unsafe Buildings
Point Reyes National Seashore has secured funding to remove the deteriorated and unsafe buildings located at Jensen’s Oyster Beds, formerly known as Hamlet.

September 30, 2003
2003 Prescribed Burn Season Planned for Point Reyes National Seashore
Prescribed fire is used at Point Reyes National Seashore to reduce hazardous fuels, control invasive plants, enhance biological diversity, and preserve cultural landscapes. The first burn is planned for the week of October 6, 2003 near Drakes Beach

September 30, 2003
Rural Fire Assistance Grants Provided to Fire Departments Near Point Reyes National Seashore
The National Park Service announced today that three fire departments near Point Reyes National Seashore have received grants for Rural Fire Assistance in conjunction with the National Fire Plan.

September 26, 2003
Point Reyes National Seashore Historic Preservation Projects Underway
The cultural heritage preservation program at the National Seashore is working on several projects to preserve the park’s diverse historical resources.

September 24, 2003
Helicopter Surveys Scheduled for Week of September 29, 2003
In order to gain further scientific information on non-native deer, the National Park Service will be contracting for follow-up helicopter surveys during the week of September 29th at Point Reyes National Seashore.

September 22, 2003
Red Flag Fire Alert Issued for September 22, 2003 for Point Reyes National Seashore
Point Reyes National Seashore Superintendent Don Neubacher, stated that today is a Red Flag Alert day within the Seashore due to the extreme fire danger.

September 14, 2003
Red Flag Fire Alert Issued for September 14, 2003 for Point Reyes National Seashore
Point Reyes National Seashore Superintendent Don Neubacher, stated today is a Red Flag Alert day within the Seashore due to the potential high fire danger.

September 12, 2003
Red Flag Fire Alert Issued for September 13, 2003 for Point Reyes National Seashore
Point Reyes National Seashore Superintendent Don Neubacher, stated that tomorrow, Saturday September 13, will be a Red Flag Alert day within the Seashore due to the potential high fire danger.

August 14, 2003
Rare Yellow-billed Cuckoo Bird Sighting at Point Reyes National Seashore
A Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) was found in the park on August 11th near Kehoe Ranch on Pierce Point Road.

August 04, 2003
Boat Rescue at Point Reyes National Seashore on August 3, 2003
On August 3, 2003, National Park Rangers responded to a fisherman who reported a boat in distress that had run aground on Driftwood Beach in Point Reyes National Seashore.

July 03, 2003
Historic Point Reyes Lighthouse Restoration Completed
Point Reyes National Seashore has completed a $1.4 million rehabilitation project to preserve the historic Point Reyes Light Station.

July 02, 2003
Historic G Ranch Cemetery Receives Preservation
AmeriCorps and World PULSE teams this week provided considerable rehabilitation and general maintenance of the historic G Ranch Cemetery within Point Reyes National Seashore.

July 02, 2003
National Park Service Provides Grants for Four More Projects to Assist Communities with Wildland Fire Protection
The National Park Service announced today that four additional community partnership projects will be funded this fiscal year to achieve greater wildland fire protection in the vicinity of Point Reyes National Seashore and Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

July 02, 2003
Searching for and Discovering Life in Tomales Bay
Point Reyes National Seashore, Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, universities, and community groups have launched an ambitious effort over the next five years to discover and inventory the organisms occurring in Tomales Bay.

June 24, 2003
23rd Annual Big Time Festival At Kule Loklo
Please join us for the Big Time Festival, a traditional Native American trade festival, at Kule Loklo, Point Reyes National Seashore on Saturday, July 19, 2003.

June 16, 2003
Point Reyes National Seashore Accepting Applications for the Tule Elk Docent Program for 2003
Tule Elk Docents help promote awareness and protection of wildlife by helping park visitors view, understand, and appreciate the tule elk during the rut, or mating season.

May 27, 2003
Black Bear Sighting at Point Reyes National Seashore on May 24, 2003
During Memorial Day Weekend, a black bear was reportedly seen in the Limantour Beach area. Late Saturday night, two employees of the Point Reyes Hostel watched the black bear for a few minutes as it searched for food in the Hostel’s compost bin.

May 23, 2003
Rare-Plant-A-Thon 2003: Searching for Rare Plants in Point Reyes National Seashore
This year’s Rare-Plant-A-Thon is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, June 7th and 8th.

May 08, 2003
Point Reyes National Seashore Accepting Applications for the Snowy Plover Docent Program for 2003
Snowy Plover Docents help protect threatened nesting snowy plovers from disturbance by contacting park visitors on the beach and informing them about the seasonal beach closure to dogs; educate visitors about the natural history, plight, and protection of the snowy plovers in Point Reyes National Seashore; and provide general park information and assistance to visitors.

April 23, 2003
Strawberry Festival at Point Reyes National Seashore, on Saturday, April 26, 2003 To Be Cancelled
Point Reyes National Seashore mourns the loss of former Park Ranger, Lanny Pinola, who passed away on April 21. Pinola was scheduled to be the Master of Ceremonies at Strawberry Festival. In memory of all that Pinola provided to the public, this year’s Strawberry Festival, originally scheduled for Saturday, April 26, will be cancelled.

February 28, 2003
National Park Service Funds Additional Wildland Fire Hazard Reduction Projects in Marin County, California for 2003
The National Park Service announced today that another series of community partnership projects will be funded this fiscal year to achieve greater wildland fire protection in communities adjacent to Point Reyes National Seashore and Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

January 06, 2003
Fiscal Year 2003 Budget and Annual Performance Plan for Point Reyes National Seashore Available
Park Superintendent Don Neubacher today announced that this popular Bay Area national park has recently completed its Annual Performance Plan and budget for Fiscal Year 2003 as required by the “National Parks Omnibus Management Act of 1998.”

January 06, 2003
Return of Elephant Seals to Point Reyes National Seashore Prompts Temporary Beach Closure for Winter 2003
Superintendent Don Neubacher announced today that elephant seals have returned to the beaches of Point Reyes National Seashore. Due to the return of the seals, a temporary restriction to people and dogs is in place until the end of April from the South Beach parking lot, south.

December 23, 2002
Shuttle Bus Service Begins on December 28, 2002
Point Reyes National Seashore will begin the annual shuttle bus program beginning on Saturday, December 28.

December 03, 2002
AmeriCorps Works on Critical Projects at Point Reyes National Seashore
AmeriCorps workers have been assisting Point Reyes National Seashore with resource preservation and protection projects.

November 27, 2002
Restoration of the Historic Point Reyes Lighthouse Scheduled to Begin
This winter, the Seashore will begin a major rehabilitation project to preserve the historic Point Reyes Lightstation.

November 11, 2002
Elephant Seal Docents Needed for 2003 Season
Join other wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts to protect northern elephant seals!

October 18, 2002
Wildfire on Limantour Road Quickly Suppressed on October 18, 2002
A wildfire accidentally ignited on the south side of Limantour Road today was quickly contained at 6.6 acres due to the quick response of the Seashore’s fire management staff and other responding fire agencies.

October 08, 2002
Point Reyes National Seashore Honored with Prestigious Environmental Award
Scientists and educators from Point Reyes National Seashore will be honored at an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. on October 17, for their creative approach to developing a laboratory and learning center.

October 02, 2002
Giacomini Wetlands to be Discussed at Citizen's Advisory Commission Meeting
To initiate the public scoping process for a wetlands restoration project at the Giacomini Ranch, Point Reyes National Seashore will be holding a public scoping as an agenda item at the next Citizens Advisory Commission meeting for Golden Gate National Recreation Area and Point Reyes National Seashore. The meeting is scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 19, 2002, at the Dance Palace Community Center in Point Reyes Station.

September 30, 2002
Iceplant Removal Along the Cliffs of the Point Reyes Lighthouse
Intermittently over the next two weeks, Pacific Slope Tree Cooperative will be scaling the steep coastal cliffs near the Point Reyes Lighthouse to remove the non-native invasive iceplant.

September 23, 2002
Park Rangers and Drug Enforcement Officers Remove Illegal Marijuana Cultivation Site at Point Reyes National Seashore - September 20, 2002
Park Rangers and Special Agents acting with support from Drug Enforcement Administration officers and Marin County Major Crime Task Force, entered a grow site and removed approximately 2,750 marijuana plants with an estimated street value of $1.5 million dollars.

September 23, 2002
Prescribed Burns Planned for Fall 2002
Point Reyes National Seashore will begin conducting a series of prescribed fires this fall as weather conditions allow.

September 06, 2002
Celebrating 40 Years of Preservation at Point Reyes National Seashore
A Natural Sanctuary/A Human Haven
Point Reyes National Seashore will be celebrating its 40th Anniversary on September 13, 2002.

August 26, 2002
21st Annual Sand Sculpture Contest at Drakes Beach - Sunday, September 1, 2002
Point Reyes National Seashore invites you to join the 21st annual Sand Sculpture Contest.

August 22, 2002
Habitat Restoration Volunteer Opportunities - September 14-15, 2002
Point Reyes National Seashore is hosting a volunteer weekend event on September 14-15, 2002 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to restore and protect coastal habitat.

August 01, 2002
21st Annual Sand Sculpture Contest At Drakes Beach
Point Reyes National Seashore invites you to its 21st Annual Sand Sculpture Contest.

July 24, 2002
Another Successful Rare-Plant-A-Thon!
Over the weekend of July 13 and 14, forty-seven volunteers joined park staff to participate in our fourth Point Reyes "Rare-Plant-A-Thon".

July 08, 2002
Wildland Fire at Point Reyes National Seashore Started by Illegal Fireworks on July 5, 2002
On July 5th, a small brush fire broke out at the southern end of the Point Reyes National Seashore and burned 2.2 acres in total. The fire began when illegal fireworks were lit in the wilderness area, approximately two miles north of the Palomarin Trailhead.

June 28, 2002
NPS Grants Funds to Reduce Fire Hazards for Fiscal Year 2002
The National Park Service announced today that $653,000 in federal funds has been granted to local communities this fiscal year for wildland fire protection in Marin County.

June 24, 2002
Fire Safe Fourth of July 2002 at Point Reyes National Seashore
Point Reyes National Seashore joins many other parks in the San Francisco Bay Area in enforcing a ban on all fireworks.

June 18, 2002
Hams Gear Up to Set Long Distance Contact Records and Practice Emergency Communication Skills on June 22, 2002
Amateur Radio operators from the West Marin Amateur Radio Society will work around the clock this weekend to set up field radio communication stations, get on the air, and contact thousands of other operators in the U.S. and Canada as part of the American Radio Relay League’s Field Day.

June 17, 2002
Search and Rescue Exercise at Point Reyes National Seashore
On Saturday, June 22, interagency search and rescue personnel from Marin County Search and Rescue, Marin County Fire, Point Reyes National Seashore, and Marin Posse will take part in a mock search.

June 01, 2002
Successful Rare-Plant-A-Thon
On May 11 and 12, Point Reyes National Seashore, with the support of the Point Reyes National Seashore Association, hosted its third "Rare-Plant-A-Thon".

May 13, 2002
Summer Wildlife Docent Training on June 8, 2002
Join Point Reyes National Seashore and other wildlife enthusiasts in protecting tule elk and snowy plovers as part of our summer Wildlife Docent Program. Training will be held on June 08, 2002 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

April 24, 2002
Third Annual Rare Plant-A-Thon at Point Reyes
On May 11th and 12th Point Reyes National Seashore is hosting its third Rare-Plant-A-Thon and is currently looking for volunteers to participate.

April 02, 2002
Learning Center Launches Research Catalogue
Point Reyes National Seashore has launched its new "in depth" website which includes a substantial renovation of its Education content and addition of a Research Catalogue under the Science & Research navigation button.

March 26, 2002
Point Reyes National Seashore Works to Save Endangered Sonoma Alopecurus
This past week volunteers and park staff at Point Reyes National Seashore started planting approximately 600 endangered Sonoma Alopecurus plants in isolated areas of the park.

March 14, 2002
2002 Harbor Seal Pupping Season at Point Reyes National Seashore
From March 15 through June 30, an annual closure of Drakes Estero is implemented to protect the harbor seals during this most sensitive time of year.  The closure applies to water sport users around harbor seal colonies in the area.  The National Park Service asks park visitors to avoid disturbing seals to ensure a successful pupping season.

March 14, 2002
Snowy Plover Critical Habitat Protection Measures at Point Reyes National Seashore for 2002
The stretch of beach starting at 1/4 mile north of the North Beach parking lot and continuing to a point 1/4 mile south of Kehoe Beach, will be closed to dogs from Friday, March 15th through Monday, September 9th, 2002.

March 12, 2002
Public Meetings to Discuss Fire Safety Projects
West Marin residents and property owners from the Inverness Ridge communities, Point Reyes Station and Olema are invited to attend an informational meeting on March 27 or March 30 to learn more about a series of fire safety projects planned for later this spring and summer.

March 05, 2002
Point Reyes National Seashore Selected as a Center for Environmental Innovation
Point Reyes National Seashore has been selected as a Center for Environmental Innovation. These centers are defined as park areas where research, development, visitor education and appreciation of sustainable practices occur.

February 06, 2002
Critical AT&T Parcel Acquired at Point Reyes National Seashore
Point Reyes National Seashore Superintendent Don Neubacher announced today that a critical parcel of land was recently acquired at Point Reyes National Seashore.

January 14, 2002
Deer Census to be Conducted at Point Reyes on January 16, 2002
As a follow up to last year’s surveys, on Wednesday, January 16th, park biologists will fly over the entire Point Reyes National Seashore to acquire an accurate count of non-native deer.

January 02, 2002
Fiscal Year 2002 Budget and Annual Performance Plan for Point Reyes National Seashore Available
Park Superintendent Don Neubacher today announced that this popular Bay Area national park has recently completed its Annual Performance Plan and budget for Fiscal Year 2002 as required by the “National Parks Omnibus Management Act of 1998.”

December 10, 2001
Seals, Whales, and Shuttle Bus Service Return!
Point Reyes National Seashore will begin the annual shuttle bus program beginning on Saturday, December 29, 2001.

December 10, 2001
Historic West Marin Radio Station Will Celebrate Marconi Event
The public is invited to see Morse operators in action at the historic west Marin Morse code radio station KPH, which will be on the air on December 12, 2001, to help celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first wireless signal to cross the Atlantic received by Marconi on December 12, 1901 at St. John's Newfoundland.

November 01, 2001
Elephant Seal Docents Needed for 2002 Season
Join other wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts to protect northern elephant seals!

October 26, 2001
Prescribed Burns Planned in the Estero Trailhead Area the Week of November 5, 2001
Point Reyes National Seashore will begin conducting a series of prescribed fires in the Estero trailhead area the week of November 5th as weather conditions allow.

September 28, 2001
Prescribed Burns in Olema Valley Planned for Week of September 30, 2001
The areas planned for burns are along Highway One near the Five Brooks area and further south towards Dogtown.

September 10, 2001
Fun For the Whole Family at the 2001 Annual Beach Cleanup at Point Reyes National Seashore
Join Point Reyes National Seashore in its annual Beach Cleanup on September 15, 2001.

August 23, 2001
20th Annual Sand Sculpture Contest At Drakes Beach - Sunday, September 2, 2001
Point Reyes National Seashore invites you to its 20th Annual Sand Sculpture Contest.

June 27, 2001
Fire Safe Fourth of July 2001 at Point Reyes National Seashore
Point Reyes National Seashore joins many other parks in the San Francisco Bay Area in enforcing a ban on all fireworks.

June 27, 2001
Historic Coast Station KPH Returns to the Air for Night of Nights II
KPH, the famous ex-RCA coast station located north of San Francisco, will return to the air for a commemorative broadcast on 13 July at 0001 GMT (July 12 at 5:01 PDT), 2 years and one minute after the last commercial Morse transmission in North America.

June 25, 2001
Francis Drake's Port Visible Again at Point Reyes National Seashore
For the first time in 45 years, this winter’s storms have restored the little cove at Drakes Bay to its historic configuration where many scholars believe Francis Drake repaired and refitted his Golden Hind in June and July 1579.

June 20, 2001
Prescribed Burn Along Sir Francis Drake Highway near Olema Scheduled for Sometime Between June 28 and July 15, 2001
Depending on weather and other environmental variables, the National Park Service is planning to conduct a controlled burn along Sir Francis Drake Highway sometime between June 28 and July 15, 2001.

June 19, 2001
Hams Gear Up to Set Long Distance Contact Records and Practice Emergency Communication Skills on June 23, 2001
Amateur Radio operators from the West Marin Amateur Radio Society will work around the clock this weekend to set up field radio communication stations, get on the air, and contact thousands of other operators in the U.S. and Canada as part of the American Radio Relay League’s Field Day.

June 04, 2001
Point Reyes National Seashore Named as One of America's "Globally Important Bird Areas"
Point Reyes National Seashore has officially been named to the 100 "Globally Important Bird Areas" list by the American Bird Conservancy in recognition of its significance in the ongoing effort to conserve wild birds and their habitats.

May 15, 2001
Point Reyes National Seashore's First "Rare-Plant-A-Thon"
On May 5th and 6th, Point Reyes National Seashore hosted its first "Rare-Plant-A-Thon". The Rare-Plant-A-Thon is an effort to inventory unrecorded rare plant populations throughout the 71,000-acre Point Reyes National Seashore.

May 07, 2001
Second Public Notice for Wilkins Ranch Environmental Assessment
The National Park Service has prepared an Environmental Assessment for the Wilkins Ranch Rehabilitation and Public Use and Rehabilitation of Septic and Water System. All comments must be postmarked or transmitted no later than June 15, 2001.

April 24, 2001
Public Notice for Wilkins Ranch Environmental Assessment
The National Park Service has prepared an Environmental Assessment for the Wilkins Ranch Rehabilitation and Public Use and Rehabilitation of Septic and Water System. The public comment period ends June 8, 2001.

April 20, 2001
2001 Strawberry Festival at Kule Loklo
Please join us for this Native American celebration of the new spring season at Kule Loklo at Point Reyes National Seashore on Saturday April 28, 2001.

April 18, 2001
Point Reyes Beaches Littered with Oily Material on Tuesday, April 17, 2001
The United States Coast Guard and other government agencies are investigating the apparent discharge of an oily substance along Drakes Bay in Point Reyes National Seashore.

March 30, 2001
Environmental Assessment Available for the Construction of a Loafing Barn on the McClure Ranch
The National Park Service has prepared an Environmental Assessment for the proposed construction of a freestall dairy barn and other resource enhancements at the McClure Ranch. Persons who wish to submit written comments on the Environmental Assessment are encouraged to do so. All comments must be postmarked or transmitted no later than April 29, 2001.

March 16, 2001
2001 Harbor Seal Pupping Season at Point Reyes National Seashore
From March 15 through June 30, an annual closure of Drakes Estero is implemented to protect the harbor seals during this most sensitive time of year.  The closure applies to water sport users around harbor seal colonies in the area.  The National Park Service asks park visitors to avoid disturbing seals to ensure a successful pupping season.

March 14, 2001
Snowy Plover Critical Habitat Protection Measures at Point Reyes National Seashore for 2001
The stretch of beach starting at 1/4 mile north of the North Beach parking lot and continuing to a point 1/4 mile south of Kehoe Beach, will be closed to dogs from Saturday, March 16th through Monday, September 10th, 2001.

February 28, 2001
Point Reyes Beaches Littered with Paraffin Wax Material on February 25, 2001
The United States Coast Guard and other government agencies are investigating the apparent discharge of a paraffin material within Drakes Bay.

January 29, 2001
Point Reyes National Seashore Employees Donate $10,000 to Community Charities in 2000
For the second consecutive year, Point Reyes National Seashore has received the Sector Award for financial contributions to the Combined Federal Campaign.

January 24, 2001
Fiscal Year 2001 Budget and Annual Performance Plan for Point Reyes National Seashore Available
Park Superintendent Don Neubacher today announced that this popular Bay Area national park has recently completed its Annual Performance Plan and budget for Fiscal Year 2001 as required by the “National Parks Omnibus Management Act of 1998.”

December 05, 2000
Deer Census to be Conducted at Point Reyes on December 5, 2000
On Tuesday, December 5th, Park biologists will fly over the entire Point Reyes National Seashore to acquire an accurate count of non-native deer.

November 22, 2000
Point Reyes Lighthouse 130th Birthday Celebration
Point Reyes National Seashore will be hosting the 130th birthday celebration on December 1st, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and will be providing tours of the clockwork and lens throughout the day. A special tour Illuminating the Point Reyes Light will be held from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm.

October 10, 2000
Vision Fire Symposium: Five Years Later
Since the 1995 Vision Fire, numerous scientific studies have been conducted within the Seashore, some of which have yielded unsuspecting results. On Saturday, October 14, 2000, several researchers will report on their findings five years after the Vision Fire. 

September 18, 2000
Red Flag Fire Alert Issued for September 18, 2000 for Point Reyes National Seashore
Point Reyes National Seashore Superintendent Don Neubacher, stated today is a Red Flag Alert day within the Seashore due to the potential high fire danger.

September 13, 2000
Fun For the Whole Family at the 2000 Annual Beach Cleanup at Point Reyes National Seashore
Join Point Reyes National Seashore in its annual Beach Cleanup on September 16, 2000.

July 11, 2000
Historic Morse Code Radio Station Returns to the Air for Night of Nights I
The former Marconi and RCA Morse code radio station KPH will make a commemorative broadcast on Wednesday, 12 July, the first anniversary of the last commercial Morse code transmission in North America.

July 05, 2000
20th Annual Big Time Festival At Kule Loklo
Please join us for this traditional Native American trade festival at Kule Loklo, a Coast Miwok Cultural Exhibit within Point Reyes National Seashore. The 20th annual festival is slated for Saturday, July 15, 2000 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

June 27, 2000
Fourth of July 2000 Beach Closures
Point Reyes National Seashore announced today that two beaches in the park, Drakes Beach and Limantour Beach, will close at 8 pm on the Fourth of July. Point Reyes National Seashore joins many other parks in the San Francisco Bay Area in enforcing a ban on all fireworks.

April 25, 2000
Point Reyes National Seashore Gets Greener
With Earthday 2000 recently celebrated, Superintendent Don Neubacher announced that Point Reyes National Seashore has recently implemented a number of sustainable practices, some of which will become models for other national park units.

April 11, 2000
2000 Strawberry Festival at Kule Loklo
Please join us for this Native American celebration of the new spring season at Kule Loklo at Point Reyes National Seashore on Saturday, April 22, 2000.

April 10, 2000
Woolsey Announces Funding Proposal for Point Reyes National Seashore's Learning Center
Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey today announced that Point Reyes National Seashore is one of five parks nationwide to receive funding in President Clinton's budget for an education center within the park.

March 10, 2000
Snowy Plover Critical Habitat Protection Measures at Point Reyes National Seashore for 2000
The stretch of beach starting at 1/4 mile north of the North Beach parking lot and continuing to a point 1/4 mile south of Kehoe Beach, will be closed to dogs from Friday, March 17th through Monday, September 15th, 2000.

February 01, 2000
Fiscal Year 2000 Budget and Annual Performance Plan for Point Reyes National Seashore Available
Park Superintendent Don Neubacher today announced that this popular Bay Area national park has recently completed its Annual Performance Plan and budget for Fiscal Year 2000 as required by the “National Parks Omnibus Management Act of 1998.”

January 19, 2000
National Park Service Receives Signed Offer to Sell Giacomini Ranch Property
The National Park Service announced today the signing of an “Offer to Sell” for approximately 550 acres of land owned by Waldo Giacomini and family members within the boundaries of Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

January 03, 2000
Return of Elephant Seals to Point Reyes National Seashore Prompts Temporary Beach Closures to Dogs for Winter 2000
Superintendent Don Neubacher announced today that elephant seals have returned to the beaches of Point Reyes National Seashore. Due to the return of the seals, a temporary restriction on dogs is in place until the end of April from the South Beach parking lot, south.

December 16, 1999
New Year's Eve 2000 at Point Reyes National Seashore
On New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, all beaches, trails, backcountry campgrounds, and visitor centers will be open to the public at Point Reyes National Seashore. However, park staff will not issue fire permits that extend beyond 10:00 pm for the nights of December 31st and January 1st.

December 01, 1999
1999 Annual Holiday Open House at Point Reyes National Seashore
On Wednesday, December 8th from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, staff at Point Reyes National Seashore will hold their annual holiday open house at the Bear Valley Visitor Center.

November 18, 1999
Salmon Restoration Project at Point Reyes National Seashore
The National Park Service's Coho and Steelhead Restoration project has completed a fish passage structure for steelhead and coho salmon on Blue Line Creek in Point Reyes National Seashore.

October 15, 1999
Red Flag Fire Alert Issued October 15, 1999 for Point Reyes National Seashore
Point Reyes National Seashore Superintendent Don Neubacher, stated today is a Red Flag Alert day within the Seashore due to the potential high fire danger.

October 04, 1999
Public Scoping Meetings Set for Point Reyes National Seashore General Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement
Four upcoming scoping meetings have been set for public input on Point Reyes National Seashore’s General Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement.

September 24, 1999
1999 Prescribed Burn Season Beginning at Point Reyes National Seashore
The National Park Service is planning on conducting a series of prescribed burns between September 27 and mid-November, 1999.

September 20, 1999
Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act at Point Reyes National Seashore
In celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act (P.L. 88-577) this month, Superintendent Don Neubacher announced two special events taking place at the Seashore during September.

August 17, 1999
18th Annual Sand Sculpture Contest At Drakes Beach - Sunday, September 5, 1999
Point Reyes National Seashore invites you to its 18th Annual Sand Sculpture Contest.

August 06, 1999
Major Park Improvements at Point Reyes National Seashore For the Busy Summer Season
Park Superintendent Don Neubacher announced today that park staff has recently made numerous improvements to visitor facilities and services.  The reopening of several major trails, and numerous improvements to backcountry campgrounds were recently completed. 

July 05, 1999
19th Annual Big Time Festival At Kule Loklo
Please join us for this traditional Native American trade festival at Kule Loklo, a Coast Miwok Cultural Exhibit within Point Reyes National Seashore. The 19th annual festival is slated for Saturday, July 17, 1999 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

June 24, 1999
Fourth of July 1999 Beach Closures
Point Reyes National Seashore announced today that two beaches in the park, Drakes Beach and Limantour Beach, will close at 8 pm on the Fourth of July. Point Reyes National Seashore joins many other parks in the San Francisco Bay Area in enforcing a ban on all fireworks.

June 18, 1999
Prescribed Burn Along Sir Francis Drake Highway near Olema Scheduled for Sometime Between June 21 and July 15, 1999
Depending on weather and other environmental variables, the National Park Service is planning to conduct a controlled burn along Sir Francis Drake Highway sometime between June 21 and July 15, 1999.

June 04, 1999
Point Reyes National Seashore Release Experimental Tule Elk Herd
Twenty-eight elk were recently released into the 32,000 acre wilderness area near Limantour Beach in Point Reyes National Seashore.

April 20, 1999
Traffic Delays on Limantour Road at Point Reyes National Seashore between April 21 and mid-June, 1999
Superintendent Don Neubacher announced today that between April 21st and mid-June, Limantour Road will have temporary traffic delays from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm., Monday through Friday.

April 19, 1999
1999 Strawberry Festival at Kule Loklo
Please join us for this Native American celebration of the new spring season at Kule Loklo at Point Reyes National Seashore on Saturday, April 24, 1999.

April 16, 1999
Fiscal Year 1999 Budget and Strategic Plans for Point Reyes National Seashore and Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Park Superintendents Don Neubacher and Brian O’Neill today announced that these two popular Bay Area national parks have completed their Long-term Strategic Plans and budgets for Fiscal Year 1999 as required by the "National Parks Omnibus Management Act of 1998."

March 18, 1999
Snowy Plover Critical Habitat Protection Measures at Point Reyes National Seashore for 1999
The stretch of beach starting at 1/4 mile north of the North Beach parking lot and continuing to a point 1/4 mile south of Kehoe Beach, will be closed to dogs from Friday, March 19 until Monday, August 30, 1999.

January 25, 1999
Volunteers Wanted for 1999 Harbor Seal Monitoring Program
Help protect the natural resources of Point Reyes National Seashore and one of the most significant breeding populations of harbor seals in California by being involved in a long-term monitoring program.

December 16, 1998
Point Reyes National Seashore to Enhance Educational Opportunities for Bay Area Teachers
Point Reyes National Seashore recently received an education grant from Exxon Corporation to recruit Bay Area teachers to develop a sixth, seventh, and eighth grade science teacher’s guide for visits to Point Reyes.

December 15, 1998
MADD Assists the National Park Service in the Fight Against Drunk Drivers
In an effort to assist NPS Rangers in the detection of drunk drivers, the Marin/Sonoma Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has donated funding to Point Reyes National Seashore to purchase portable breath alcohol testing equipment.

December 01, 1998
Temporary Road Closure for Continued Elk Research at Tomales Point
Between December 1-4, 1998, the Tule Elk Reserve will be temporarily closed to the public for elk management and research activities.

October 22, 1998
Limantour Road Open to the Public After Storm Repairs at Point Reyes National Seashore
Last winter’s storms damaged sections of Limantour Road in Point Reyes National Seashore. The road has now been repaired and the road is open to the public after two months of road work.

October 19, 1998
Point Reyes National Seashore Participates in Innovative New Science Program
Superintendent Don Neubacher announced today that Point Reyes National Seashore in partnerhsip with Tomales Middle School and Bolinas School will be participating in a training program for an innovative new educational partnership between the Exxon Corporation, the National Park Foundation, and the National Science Teachers Association.

October 05, 1998
Prescribed Burns in Olema Valley Scheduled for the Week of October 5, 1998
Point Reyes National Seashore will conduct prescribed fires in the Olema Valley this week as weather conditions allow.

September 24, 1998
Prescribed Fire Program for 1998 Underway at Point Reyes National Seashore
The National Park Service at Point Reyes National Seashore initiated its 1998 prescribed fire program yesterday, when 60 acres were burned at Limantour Beach.

September 23, 1998
Prescribed Fires for Fall of 1998 in Point Reyes National Seashore
Superintendent Don L. Neubacher announced today that Point Reyes National Seashore fire specialists will be conducting a series of prescribed fires this fall.

September 16, 1998
Continuing the Search for First Known Shipwreck Off Western California Coast
The second phase of a multi-year project to survey and identify underwater archeological resources of Drakes Bay within Point Reyes National Seashore and the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary begins during the week of September 21st and will continue until mid-October.

September 09, 1998
Road Closure on Limantour Road as of September 8, 1998
As of Tuesday, September 8, Limantour Road is closed to the public for construction from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The road will remain open on weekends and holidays, and before 8:00 am and after 5:00 pm on weekdays.

September 04, 1998
17th Annual Sand Sculpture Contest At Drakes Beach - Sunday, September 6, 1998
Point Reyes National Seashore invites you to its 17th Annual Sand Sculpture Contest.

August 11, 1998
Traffic Delays on Limantour Road after August 20, 1998
On Thursday, August 20, road construction will begin on Limantour Road with minor traffic delays between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday until Labor Day weekend.

July 16, 1998
New Executive Director Joins Point Reyes National Seashore Association
The Point Reyes National Seashore Association welcomed Lisle Lee as their Executive Director this week.

July 06, 1998
18th Annual Big Time Festival At Kule Loklo
Please join us for this traditional Native American trade festival at Kule Loklo, a Coast Miwok Cultural Exhibit within Point Reyes National Seashore. The 18th annual festival is slated for Saturday, July 18, 1998 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

June 29, 1998
Fourth of July 1998 Beach Closures
Point Reyes National Seashore announced today that two beaches in the park, Drakes Beach and Limantour Beach, will close at 8 pm on the Fourth of July.

June 15, 1998
Immuno-Contraception Research for Managing Tule Elk Population - Phase II Scheduled to Begin on June 15, 1998
Superintendent Don Neubacher today announced the second phase of a tule elk immuno-contraceptive research project will begin on June 15-16 at Point Reyes National Seashore.

June 11, 1998
Prescribed Fire Scheduled for Friday, June 12, 1998
Point Reyes National Seashore will be conducting a controlled burn on a pile of wood at the historic E Ranch on Friday June 12.

June 10, 1998
Results of Year-long Study of Park Visitors
Sonoma State University in cooperation with staff from Point Reyes National Seashore, has just completed a year long study of visitors to the Seashore.

June 04, 1998
Point Reyes National Seashore Selected as a National Marine Debris Monitoring Site
The National Marine Debris Monitoring Program utilizes various volunteer groups to monitor specifically selected beaches throughout the United States for marine debris.

May 13, 1998
Environmental Assessment Available for the Rehabilitation of Johnson Oyster Company Facilities
The National Park Service and the Marin County Community Development Agency have prepared an Environmental Assessment and CEQA Initial Study Checklist for the replacement and rehabilitation of the facilities at Johnson Oyster Company.

May 05, 1998
Point Reyes National Seashore Initiates Major Ecological Vital Signs Monitoring Program
This year Point Reyes National Seashore has initiated a comprehensive effort to establish an integrated, natural resource ecological monitoring program.

April 21, 1998
1998 Strawberry Festival at Kule Loklo
Please join us for this Native American celebration of the new spring season at Kule Loklo at Point Reyes National Seashore on Saturday, April 25, 1998.

April 01, 1998
Point Reyes National Seashore Draft Compendium Out for Public Review
Point Reyes National Seashore Superintendent Don Neubacher announced today that the Draft Compendium for Point Reyes National Seashore is out for a 30-day public review period.

February 27, 1998
Point Reyes National Seashore Storm Update - February 27, 1998
The majority of the Point Reyes National Seashore will reopen this coming weekend.

February 20, 1998
Storm-Related Closures at Point Reyes National Seashore - February 20, 1998 Update
Some success on trail clearing was achieved this week prior to the arrival of weekend storms. However, most trails will remain closed through this weekend with the hope of having some additional trails opened by next weekend.

February 13, 1998
Storm-Related Closures at Point Reyes National Seashore - February 13, 1998 Update
Since assessments of trails and roads began on Monday, over 40% of the trails within Point Reyes National Seashore have been checked for damage.

February 09, 1998
Recent Storms Takes Toll on Point Reyes National Seashore
The intensity of the recent series of storms has not allowed NPS crews to assess the potential damage incurred on the 140 miles of hiking trails at Point Reyes. Crews have been assembled today to begin this assessment

February 06, 1998
Point Reyes National Seashore Storm Update - February 6, 2007
All trails and campgrounds in the National Seashore will remain closed through Sunday and visitors are advised to use extreme caution while in the park.

February 03, 1998
Flood Damage and Closures at Point Reyes National Seashore Due to February 2-3, 1998 Storm
Due to the heavy rainfall, several roads and trails within Point Reyes National Seashore are impassable until crews can remove fallen trees and limbs and open clogged culverts.

January 22, 1998
Point Reyes National Seashore Oil Incident on January 17, 1998
Since Saturday, January 17th, 1998, oil and oiled birds have been washing ashore at Point Reyes National Seashore.

January 18, 1998
Minor Globs of Oil Found at Point Reyes National Seashore on January 17, 1998
National Park Service staff discovered thick oil globules, called tar balls on the beaches of Point Reyes National Seashore on Saturday.

December 19, 1997
Shuttle Service at Point Reyes Headlands for Winter 1998
Superintendent Don Neubacher announced today a shuttle program will be in operation this winter to reduce congestion and protect critical park resources on the Point Reyes Headlands.

December 08, 1997
AmeriCorps Returns to Point Reyes National Seashore
Over the next two weeks, a team of AmeriCorps members from the Western Region in San Diego will be assisting the Point Reyes National Seashore with several critical conservation projects.

November 18, 1997
Minor Globs of Oil Found at Point Reyes National Seashore since November 16, 1997
Superintendent Don Neubacher reported that, since Sunday, November 16, thick oil globules called tar balls have begun showing up on the beaches of Point Reyes National Seashore.

November 05, 1997
Prescribed Fire in Olema Valley Scheduled for Wednesday, November 5, 1997
A prescribed fire is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, November 5 and will begin at approximately 10:30 am. The fire will be on a 2 acre site located in the Olema Valley of the park near Hagmaier Ranch.

October 22, 1997
Update on Drakes Bay Underwater Research Project - October 22, 1997
Marine archeologists have determined 20 clusters of anomalies with a high potential for shipwreck material during their week of dragging a sidescan sonar and magnetometer at the bottom of Drakes Bay where over 25 vessels have historically sank.

October 21, 1997
Prescribed Fire at McCurdy Trailhead Scheduled to Occur on October 21 & 22, 1997
As part of the National Park Service’s effort to reduce fuels and invasive plants, two prescribed fires are scheduled to occur on October 21 and 22.

October 13, 1997
Submerged Cultural Resource Survey of Drakes Bay Scheduled for October 1997
The first phase of a two-year project to identify underwater archeological resources of Drakes Bay within Point Reyes National Seashore and the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary began today and will continue until October 24.

October 01, 1997
Prescribed Fire in Olema Valley Scheduled for October 1, 1997
A prescribed fire is scheduled for today and will be on a 30 acre site located in Olema Valley on the east side of Highway 1 near the McCurdy Trailhead.

August 05, 1997
Immuno-Contraception Research for Managing Tule Elk Population - Phase I Scheduled to Begin on August 6, 1997
Superintendent Don Neubacher today announced the first phase of an immuno-contraceptive research project will begin on August 6 and 7 at Point Reyes National Seashore.

July 03, 1997
Prescribed Fires in Olema Valley Scheduled for July 7, 1997
Two prescribed fires are tentatively scheduled for Monday, July 7 and will begin at approximately 8:00 am.

July 02, 1997
Snowy Plover Critical Habitat Protection Measures at Point Reyes National Seashore for 1997
The stretch of beach starting at 1/4 mile north of the North Beach parking lot and continuing to a point 1/4 mile south of the entrance near Abbotts Lagoon beach, will be closed from Friday, July 4 until Monday, July 14, 1997.

June 25, 1997
Point Reyes National Seashore Harbor Seal Mortalities
An unusual number of dead harbor seals have been washing onshore at Point Reyes National Seashore since early April of this year, with a large concentration the last two weeks.

May 07, 1997
Threatened Snowy Plover Nesting Season 1997 Underway at Point Reyes National Seashore
Superintendent Don Neubacher is asking park visitors to keep a safe distance from exclosures protecting snowy plover nests during the spring breeding and nesting season period of time.

April 28, 1997
New Fees for Camping at Point Reyes National Seashore
Point Reyes will be charging fees for use of the backcountry campgrounds beginning July 1, 1997.

April 22, 1997
1997 Strawberry Festival at Kule Loklo
Please join us for this Native American celebration of the new spring season at Kule Loklo at Point Reyes National Seashore on Saturday, April 26, 1997.

April 14, 1997
1997 Harbor Seal Pupping Season at Point Reyes National Seashore
From March 15 through June 30, an annual closure of Drakes Estero is implemented to protect the harbor seals during this most sensitive time of year.  The closure applies to water sport users around harbor seal colonies in the area.  The National Park Service asks park visitors to avoid disturbing seals to ensure a successful pupping season.

March 14, 1997
Limantour Road Closure Scheduled for March 18, 1997
Superintendent Don Neubacher announced today that Limantour Road will be closed on Tuesday, March 18, 1997 from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

February 06, 1997
Project to Protect Critical Dune Habitat near Historic A Ranch at Point Reyes National Seashore
Through a cooperative partnership with local ranchers, the Marin Conservation Corps, and the AmeriCorps program, Point Reyes National Seashore staff has determined a high priority project for dune habitat protection along the Point Reyes Headlands near the historic A Ranch.

January 02, 1997
Flood Damage and Closures Due to New Years 1997 Storm at Point Reyes National Seashore
Drakes Beach, the Point Reyes Lighthouse, and other popular locations will not be open until Marin County Public Works officials can determine the proper stabilization and rehabilitation for Sir Francis Drake Boulevard.