We recently talked about the large crack that was noticed in the arch at the entrance to the tidepools. Well Mother Nature once again showed us who is in charge. The arch collapsed in the morning of September 9, during the high tide. We expect the remaining column of the arch to fall down soon. In addition to the arch collapse, we have also started … Continue reading Tidepool Safety Tips – Arch Collapse
If you are interested in Tidepool training or Trails and Rails training, now is your chance. Tidepool Training Tidepool training will be occurring this Saturday February 8. Last chance to sign up. Send an email to cabr_volunteers@nps.gov. Trails & Rails Training There will be training for the Trails & Rails program on February 22. The Training is required for anyone wanting to participate in the … Continue reading Upcoming Training Opportunities
The latest version of the Ebinder Reference Manual is now available. You can find it under the Reference page. Speaking of reference material, do you know the 3 most valuable sources of information about our park that are not only easily accessible but fun too? 1. Your favorite Rangers and other VIPs: they know history, names of plants and animals, upcoming events, and even fun and not … Continue reading Did You Know – Ebinder and Sources of Information
If you are too young to know this song title, you can look it up on You Tube. There are new boots in the trailer for TPERPs to walk around in the tidepools. There are lots of sizes and they have been labeled on the outside of the boots. Note that they run small compared to your normal shoe size. If by chance you get … Continue reading These Boots Are Made For Walking
The arch at the entrance to the tidepools, by the large boulders, is getting weaker each day. The high tides routinely scrape the bottom of the arch. Last week, I had the chance to look at the arch from the ocean side during low tide. As you can see a large crack is seen bisecting the arch. Looking a little closer, you can see how … Continue reading Tidepool Tips – Arch Safety
