Appalachian Spring

Good Friends, I hope fall finds you well and you are enjoying the San Diego subtle seasonal transition.  NPS restoration crews are up here this week helping out in the lighthouse, base end station, and statue areas.  Fogginess adds to morning ambiance as we prance around on little cat feet.  There are a lot of autumnal spirited events going on around San Diego.  Go visit old … Continue reading Appalachian Spring

National Park Service Seeks Input On Fee Increase

Cabrillo National Monument (NM) is seeking input from community, stakeholders, visitors, and neighbors regarding a proposed change to park entrance fees in 2015. The National Park Service (NPS) is proposing to increase the daily park entrance fee for vehicles from $5.00 to $15.00 per vehicle (good for everyone in the vehicle,) walk-ins/bicyclists from $3.00 to $7.00 per person and motorcycles from $5.00 to $10.00. Entrance … Continue reading National Park Service Seeks Input On Fee Increase

Empires of the Wind Workshop

The Maritime Museum is hosting its second workshop of the year November 1st and November 8th!  It is geared towards teachers and focuses on early exploration of the Pacific West Coast!  There are very interesting speakers throughout the course whom are all experts in their field of study. The content is valuable for anyone who formally or informally talks with the public about early exploration … Continue reading Empires of the Wind Workshop

Featured VIP: Bernie C.

A VIP is always prepared to enhance a visitor’s experience at CNM, and Thursday, VIP Bernie C., wowed over 100 CNM visitors during the partial solar eclipse! VIP Bernie shared the use of his 3 x 5 UV solar viewer, purchased previously from the Visitor Center, and over 100 people witnessed the partial eclipse.  They were awed by the opportunity to see this rare event. Who would … Continue reading Featured VIP: Bernie C.