Did You Know – A Resurrection of the Contemplation of H-L 330
Since it is Spring and the restoration of the New Point Loma Lighthouse has been completed, we thought this story, contributed by Karen Scanlon and Kim Fahlen, about the resurrection of the Fresnel lens H-L 330 was appropriate. Enjoy. In custom pine boxes—not unlike primitive coffins—rests a Fresnel lens ordered in the mid-1880s for San Diego’s new lighthouse. But this elusive lighthouse lens, given the … Continue reading Did You Know – A Resurrection of the Contemplation of H-L 330
Pandemic Low Tide
Did you ever wonder what a negative low tide in the tidepools looked liked without visitors? TPERP Katrina took this photo last Friday during her roving shift at the tidepools. Obviously this was the last day before the park closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. As you can see the tidepools are basically void of visitors. Katrina modified her roving shift to become a droving … Continue reading Pandemic Low Tide
Cabrillo National Monument Is Temporarily Closed To Implement Local Health Guidance
From Ranger Elizabeth Dear VIPs, Today we made the tough decision to close the park until at least April 10, 2020 to protect our park staff, volunteers, partners, and visitors. I attached the press release I just sent to the media. I have to be honest and share that this week has been one of the hardest we have ever experienced: we’ve been through shutdowns … Continue reading Cabrillo National Monument Is Temporarily Closed To Implement Local Health Guidance
Staying Home? – Things to Do
Are you one of the many who are unable to volunteer up at Cabrillo right now for one reason or another? Well if that is the case, and you are running out of things to do, here are a few projects using the CNMVIPVoice website you can do instead. Read sections of the Ebinder that you haven’t read previously. Read over the Volunteer Orientation Guide. … Continue reading Staying Home? – Things to Do
Standing Straight
By Karen Scanlon and Kim Fahlen San Diego has a new lighthouse, sort of! The leggy iron tower that has stood beckoning ships at the lower tip of Point Loma since 1891 has undergone full restoration. Now the old rust bucket is in good standing for another century. And just in time. Straightening a three-degree tilt of the upper two sections and rooting out layers … Continue reading Standing Straight
Visitor Center, Lighthouse, and some exhibits are temporarily closed as of 3/17/20
From Ranger Elizabeth Today, Cabrillo National Monument Foundation and the NPS made the difficult but prudent decision to temporarily close the park visitor center and park store in order to follow CDC guidelines. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns during this difficult time. We will re-open the store and all facilities when it is safe to do so per … Continue reading Visitor Center, Lighthouse, and some exhibits are temporarily closed as of 3/17/20
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