It has now been over 100 years since the California gnatcatcher (Polioptila californica) has made Cabrillo National Monument its home, with the last record of nesting occurring in 1915. It is not clear why they have been absent for so long, but this year, they are back and here to stay. In the spring of 2015, calls from a family of California gnatcatchers were heard … Continue reading Did You Know…California Gnatcatcher is Back!
The two basic building blocks of visitor contacts are: WHAT you say to the visitor; and HOW you say it. You should always look for opportunities to enhance the experience of the visitor. The primary tools in accomplishing this are KNOWLEDGE of your local area and the State of California, and your ATTITUDE when delivering that knowledge. Read more … Continue reading Did You Know – Visitor Contact Tips
The San Salvador, built by the Maritime Museum of San Diego (an official CNM partner), offers us a platform for conversation about the maritime history of the Pacific and first-contact stories. We are proud to be part of this project and, as NPS heads into its second century, we look for innovative and creative partnerships to highlight our messages and provide educational opportunities for the … Continue reading Did You Know…A Quick Way To Interpret The San Salvador
The following summaries provide you with a quick reference guide to important topics at Cabrillo. You can learn about the Kumeyaay, Cabrillo, the Lighthouses, Military History, Geology, and more. Refer to the Cabrillo Reference Manual (e-binder) for more in-depth information. The Kumeyaay Prehistory When the Native Americans’ aboriginal ancestors crossed the Bering land bridge (now known as the melted Bering Strait) that connected Russia and … Continue reading Did You Know…CNM Quick Reference Guide
The Explorer is a past Newsletter of Cabrillo National Monument and the Cabrillo National Monument Foundation. An article in its December 1996 issue includes a letter from former Superintendent Terry DiMattio on why TPERP was created and its primary purpose. Superintendent’s Report by Terry DiMattio I usually do not write about a single topic, but in this issue I want to focus on the Tidepool … Continue reading Did You Know…Why Is There A TPERP Program?
If the original dream for Cabrillo National Monument (CNM) had come true, the Old Point Loma Lighthouse would no longer exist, and a 150-foot statue of Juan Rodriquez Cabrillo would stand in its place. The dream began with an organization called the Order of Panama. Dedicated to commemorating California’s Spanish heritage, the group wanted to memorialize Cabrillo as the discoverer of California and erect a … Continue reading Did You Know…The Story of Cabrillo’s Statue
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