End of an Era
It was 123 years ago today that the Old Point Loma Lighthouse lighted the night for the last time, ending its nearly 36 years of service to mariners. Within a week of being taken out of service, the third order Fresnel lens was dismantled, crated, and shipped back to the Lighthouse Depot in Staten Island, New York. The lenses were simply too expensive and too … Continue reading End of an Era
TPERP Next Week – Permits
Hello TPERP Volunteers, There is still plenty of room to sign up for shifts next week and into the weekend. We are coming up on some of our last low tides of the season. There will only be a handful in April and May. I did get a glimpse of blooming surfgrass on the last low tide out in Zone 2. There’s sure to … Continue reading TPERP Next Week – Permits
Featured VIP: Roger C.
Roger began volunteering at Cabrillo National Monument in 2004 after retiring from his career as an east coast college professor. He found retired life lacked structure and even a bit boring, and he knew that volunteering would bring back some structure and occupy his time. Roger visited the tidepools one day and saw the sign seeking volunteers, so he signed up and started his volunteer … Continue reading Featured VIP: Roger C.
Hard Cider and Applejack
Friends of Cabrillo, Hope all is well in your worlds. Plants are starting to come up and and hopefully we will have some flowers in the next couple of months. Some updates below…..for your eyes. Special Events Meeting, 1:30pm March 19th If you are interested in attending come on out. Some things to talk about; Parks and Open Spaces Day and Healthy and Sustainable Parks … Continue reading Hard Cider and Applejack
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”
Seismic Retrofit Update
Here’s the latest information on the timing of the on-going seismic retrofit. Remember, that there can be delays, and these dates are subject to change. Military History should be completed by 3/19. Lower Maintenance should be completed by 3/19. The entire Lighthouse will be closed from 3/24 through 5/16. (The Assistant Keeper’s Quarters and grounds will remain open). The View Building will be closed from 5/19 … Continue reading Seismic Retrofit Update
