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”

VIP Voice & E-binder Linked in Volgistics

The next time you log into Volgistics to schedule a volunteer shift or report your hours, you’ll see a new link to the VIP Voice blog.  Just click on the box to make it even easier for you to stay in touch with all that’s happening with Cabrillo volunteers. Check it out, and be sure to subscribe to get e-mail notifications of new posts. Also, … Continue reading VIP Voice & E-binder Linked in Volgistics

What a Mess!

The establishment of the Chief Petty Officer grade in the United States Navy on April 1st, 1893 is an event worthy of commemoration, and a CPO Mess came out to Cabrillo this spring to celebrate their 121st birthday. The group volunteered at Cabrillo on multiple days and assisted rangers in conservation efforts throughout the park. With the people power of over 70 active military men … Continue reading What a Mess!

Birds flying along rocky cliffs at the ocean

Lord What Fools These Mortals Be!

To the Crew, Good views up at Cabrillo.  Reptiles are on the move so you have chances to appreciate their iridescence.  We had the pleasure of observing a rattlesnake eat a lizard outside the break room last week.  Be aware of their presence when you are out and about the Park.  Hope you are all having fun “Going Wild” during National Parks Week. I am … Continue reading Lord What Fools These Mortals Be!