Category: Cabrillo

A lighthouse and pine tree in shadow at sunset. The words Did You Know are in blue at the base of the image
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Did You Know – A Resurrection of the Contemplation of H-L 330

Since it is Spring and the restoration of the New Point Loma Lighthouse has been completed, we thought this story, contributed by Karen Scanlon and Kim Fahlen, about the resurrection of the Fresnel lens H-L 330 was appropriate. Enjoy. In custom pine boxes—not unlike primitive coffins—rests a Fresnel lens ordered in the mid-1880s for San Diego’s new lighthouse. But this elusive lighthouse lens, given the … Continue reading Did You Know – A Resurrection of the Contemplation of H-L 330

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Cabrillo National Monument Is Temporarily Closed To Implement Local Health Guidance

From Ranger Elizabeth Dear VIPs, Today we made the tough decision to close the park until at least April 10, 2020 to protect our park staff, volunteers, partners, and visitors. I attached the press release I just sent to the media. I have to be honest and share that this week has been one of the hardest we have ever experienced: we’ve been through shutdowns … Continue reading Cabrillo National Monument Is Temporarily Closed To Implement Local Health Guidance

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Visitor Center, Lighthouse, and some exhibits are temporarily closed as of 3/17/20

From Ranger Elizabeth Today, Cabrillo National Monument Foundation and the NPS made the difficult but prudent decision to temporarily close the park visitor center and park store in order to follow CDC guidelines. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns during this difficult time. We will re-open the store and all facilities when it is safe to do so per … Continue reading Visitor Center, Lighthouse, and some exhibits are temporarily closed as of 3/17/20

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IAPs Brooke Wilder and Wyler Svoboda with CVA Setareh Nouriboshehri at the San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering.
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San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering

By Wyler Svoboda and Brooke Wilder “Last Saturday, March 7, was the annual Expo Day for the San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering at PetCo Park. It is a fun all-day event free to all ages, where many science-based organizations come together to show off interactive scientific experiments and hands-on activities. Cabrillo National Monument made its annual appearance there with a booth showcasing the … Continue reading San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering

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