Cheers to the Stooge

Colleagues, I hope all is well in your worlds.  I am out of the office for the next week but will have my ears on so feel free to reach out. Go catch a Padre game this year, do it for Number 19.  Do you remember the ‘84 season comeback and our “Cub Busters” T-shirts?  His 1,000…2,000…3,000 hits?  His attitude and professionalism on and off … Continue reading Cheers to the Stooge

Open My Ashmolean

My Friends and Cool Cats in the back, Days are getting longer, the migratory birds are migrating (away), flux capacitor–still doing its thing–and we have some festive events set for this summer.  Hike to swimming holes or surf spots, skip in the mountains and sing.  Enjoy!  My latest gab for you:  Newbies: Volunteer Recruitment We had a good turnout for our recruitment.  Our new recruits … Continue reading Open My Ashmolean

Angel of the Battlefield

Hello All, The Fin whale is still dead. It is reported to be a juvenile, male about 50ft.  There is a lot of buzz from visitors asking about it due to news coverage.  It is beached in a cove on the wastewater treatment complex and is not visible from Cabrillo.  I hear the wind say they might tow it to perform a necropsy but you … Continue reading Angel of the Battlefield

Move to Improve Challenge

The Move to Improve Challenge 2014, Saturday, August 9, 2014 10am-4pm, is a dynamic sustainable celebration to promote the individual and collective health and wellness within our communities in San Diego. “In every deliberation, we must consider the impact on the seventh generation… even if it requires having skin as thick as the bark of a pine.” – This is an often repeated saying, and … Continue reading Move to Improve Challenge

Trails & Rails Partnership; Cabrillo NM is “All Aboard”

For the past 14 years the National Park Service (NPS) has partnered with Amtrak to offer innovative interpretive programs that connect people with natural and cultural resources in a non-traditional setting.  The National Trails & Rails program reaches more than 600,000 passengers annually and consists of 19 Amtrak routes.  Cabrillo National Monument (NM) will add a 20th route to this program; on the Pacific Surfliner.   … Continue reading Trails & Rails Partnership; Cabrillo NM is “All Aboard”

Extra! Extra! Get your “Cabrillo Journal”

The Spring/Summer edition of the Cabrillo Journal is now in print! Be sure to check out the latest and greatest on all the happenings at Cabrillo National Monument: “You’ve Just Arrived, Now What?” Visitor Activities & Information 2014 Calendar of events News from around the park Other informative features The next time you’re in the park, grab a handful of Cabrillo Journals and share them … Continue reading Extra! Extra! Get your “Cabrillo Journal”