The Fifth Nation
From the Cabrillo NPS website, here’s a little refresher on the Kumeyaay: As Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo sailed north, he knew that the land he was to claim for Spain was already occupied by people called Indians. When he entered the harbor here, he saw several Kumeyaay Indians waiting on shore and was greeted by three of them. They had long hair, some in braids and … Continue reading The Fifth Nation
New NPS Job Opportunities
Check out newest job postings on our NPS Job Opportunities page. tdr/dz Continue reading New NPS Job Opportunities
E-binder Committee Needs Your Input
The E-binder committee (Beth G., Bonnie P., Becky W., Dan W., and Dan Z.) held its first meeting of the 2014 review process on Tuesday, March 4. The mission of the committee is to conduct an annual review of the content of the Cabrillo National Monument Reference Manual, commonly known as the “E-binder.” We evaluate the content for additions, deletions, and general overall improvements, including … Continue reading E-binder Committee Needs Your Input
The Old Man and the Polydactyl Cat
Hello Friends, I hope you all had a fantastic Pacific storm experience. Wasn’t as epic as storms I remember from my youth but we still have a couple months to go yet. Thanks to the volunteers who came out for tidepool shifts/monitoring; I saw you interact with visitors and dance in the rain. Now, the Sun is shining, the weather is sweet. Another tome for … Continue reading The Old Man and the Polydactyl Cat
Welcome to the VIP Voice!
Welcome to the VIP Voice! This is your tool to keep abreast of all the happenings at Cabrillo National Monument. But it’s not intended to be a one-way conversation. We want to hear from you, too. If you have an article or story that you want to submit, please use the “Contact Us” page to send us your input. If you’d like to share … Continue reading Welcome to the VIP Voice!
Cliff Safety
After this weekend’s much-needed rains, it’s important to remember that water does a number on our sandstone cliffs in the park. It can weaken the sandstone and make the cliffs unstable for quite some time after the rains have stopped. Please keep this in mind as you’re walking through the park along the Bayside Trail, on the bluffs by the Military History Exhibit, and in … Continue reading Cliff Safety
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