San Diego’s Maritime Treasure Leaving For Michigan

by Karen Scanlon • Special to Times of San Diego and Kim Fahlen • Special to Times of San Diego April 29, 2026, 10:40 a.m. SAN DIEGO – A five-ton lantern room from the former Ballast Point Lighthouse stands on Old Town’s Congress Street.  But not for long!  Come summer, the 1889 relic will be trucked to Michigan. “That is true!” was the emphatic response from … Continue reading San Diego’s Maritime Treasure Leaving For Michigan

A bright green sea anemone with shell fragments clinging to its tentacles rests on wet sand among seaweed and small rocks in a tide pool.

What’s in the Tidepools? – April 2026

(Yellow Gilled Sea Goddess – NPS Photo/Rick A.) Here is a sampling of what our volunteers observed during the final month of this tidepool season — thank you to everyone who contributed. Remember to send in your photos; we truly appreciate sharing them with everyone. Don’t forget to visit the Tidepool Videos page and our YouTube page. Enjoy the virtual visit through the tidepools and Cabrillo. Added … Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – April 2026

A vibrant purple and blue sea slug with bright orange spines crawls among brown and pink seaweed in a shallow tide pool.

What’s in the Tidepools? – March 2026

(Red Sea Urchin – NPS Photo/D. Orr) Here is a sampling of what our volunteers observed during the month — thank you to everyone who contributed. Remember to send in your photos; we truly appreciate sharing them with everyone. Don’t forget to visit the Tidepool Videos page and our YouTube page. Enjoy the virtual visit through the tidepools and Cabrillo. Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – March 2026