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
The tidepool education table is a brand new visitor contact station located near the entrance to the tidepool trail. Rangers and park volunteers spent countless hours planning, preparing and building a physical space for education and interpretation of this precious natural resource, which continues to face many challenges. One of the greatest threats to this rare habitat comes from humans. The lower, west, coastal side … Continue reading Tidepool Education Table
This video certainly highlights the importance of conservation, and it’s something we can learn from as we strive to protect Cabrillo National Monument’s fragile ecosystem. Find out how the wolves changed rivers at Yellowstone National Park. bp/dz Continue reading How Wolves Change Rivers
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