Our very own VIPs Karen Scanlon and Kim Fahlen were interviewed by KPBS as they prepared the Old Point Loma Lighthouse for Open Tower Day tomorrow, November 15. If you want to watch the video and read the transcript, it is available here. Continue reading Twin Sisters Keep Historic Point Loma Lighthouse Shining Bright
We need linen tea towels to clean the lens in the lantern room of the Old Point Loma Lighthouse. Linen was always used by lighthouse keepers; it doesn’t scratch glass and leaves no streaks. Karen and Kim, our lens caretakers (and so much more) said, “Our grandmothers would be tickled to know how useful theirs have been after nearly 15 years in the lighthouse, yet, our … Continue reading Got Any Spare Linen Towels?
Dear Friends of Good Standing, A lot of activities occurring within the next couple of months; stay alert of our buzzing’s through the VIP Voice and with the Volunteer Navigation Committee (VNC) meetings. See how you can help out, enjoy the park after-hours, and always enjoy the views and cool breeze. Fresh AIR Cabrillo is graced with four new Artists-In-Residence (AIR) for our 2016 centennial … Continue reading That Book by Nabokov
Just a friendly reminder that tomorrow is Open Tower Day at the Old Point Loma Lighthouse from 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. This is the first time that we’re opening it on 22 March, the anniversary of the light being extinguished for the last time in 1891. The two other Open Tower Days are 25 August, Founder’s Day for the National Park Service, and 15 … Continue reading Open Tower Day
Hello All, Blankets of yellow from Encelia californica scatter themselves around the park as well as other such delicate delights. Such a beautiful sight! It appears spring has come early and it’s a pleasure to hunt around SD for the wild flowers. Head to the desert or other such fine places of open spaces and search for the colours and life inspired around them. Also, I … Continue reading Grand CanTon
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
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