Have you seen this on the way into the park? Do you know what it is? Unofficially referred to as the “Little Monument”, this landmark is dedicated to the early sailplane flights that occurred here. It is easy to miss as you enter the park. It is on the right hand side of the road, just pass the road to Upper Maintenance, and just before … Continue reading Did You Know – Sailplane Landmark
Since we are in the middle of Hurricane season we thought we share this tidbit. The only difference between a hurricane and a typhoon is the location where the storm occurs. Hurricanes and typhoons are the same weather phenomenon: tropical cyclones. A tropical cyclone is a generic term used by meteorologists to describe a rotating, organized system of clouds and thunderstorms that originates over tropical or subtropical waters and … Continue reading Did You Know – What’s the Difference Between a Hurricane, Typhoon and a Cyclone?
Did you know that you could read the laws and policies that pertain to Cabrillo National Monument? These are all in the Superintendent’s Compendium and is available on the Cabrillo website. This is the document that guides everyone’s actions at the park. This compendium is updated when necessary. As you can see from the graphic above, the latest version is from May 2020. Changes needed … Continue reading Did You Know – Laws and Policies
The Kumeyaay were adept at creating tools and other goods from their natural surroundings. They excelled in the production of fine coiled baskets made from agave, deer grass and sumac. The fiber of the yucca plant was woven into rope, and sandals were made for their feet. The Kumeyaay formed and fired ceramic clay pots using the natural materials found here on the coast and … Continue reading Did You Know – The Kumeyaay Garden
The latest version of the Ebinder Reference Manual is now available. You can find it under the Reference page. Speaking of reference material, do you know the 3 most valuable sources of information about our park that are not only easily accessible but fun too? 1. Your favorite Rangers and other VIPs: they know history, names of plants and animals, upcoming events, and even fun and not … Continue reading Did You Know – Ebinder and Sources of Information
By Interdisciplinary Apprentice Ryan Sullivan One of the many drought-tolerant and evergreen plants populating Cabrillo National Monument, the Mojave yucca is a plant many visitors may not notice. However, not only is it beautiful, it has plenty of uses! Sources: Information sourced from the Fire Effects Information System database maintained by the US Forest service. Continue reading Did You Know – Mojave Yucca
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