Stories at the Seashore
From tiny mushrooms to the grand starry sky—presenting the stories of Point Reyes National Seashore.
January-February 2026 Monthly Marvels: Acorn Woodpecker Drama & Magical Scarlet Elf Cups
This January and February, the park is bustling with winter happenings of all kinds. Acorn woodpeckers are tending to their granaries, scarlet elf cups are performing their magical spore displays, and sea lemons are busy depositing their crocheted egg masses into Point Reyes tide pools. Start the new year with an adventure to seek out some of these wonders, and discover some winter marvels of your own!
Of Snoozing Badgers & Puffball Mushrooms: Exploring Point Reyes’ Wintertime Grasslands
During the rainy season, Point Reyes grasslands become blanketed with young verdant sprouts—the start of the spring green-up. Often overshadowed…
The Rhythms of Point Reyes Wildlife
As PRNSA’s wildlife biological technician, the rhythm of Aiko Goldston’s work throughout the year reflects the philopatric behavior of several…
~3,000 Coho Salmon Released in Redwood Creek
Last month, ~3,000 juvenile coho salmon were released into Redwood Creek at Muir Beach to help boost the watershed’s population…
Mira is on the Mend!
Mira, a member of our Morgan Horse Ranch equine ensemble, is on the road to recovery!
A Badger Rescue at Point Reyes!
A few weeks ago, a National Park Service staff member found an injured badger in Point Reyes National Seashore, most…
Healing the Scar: How an All-Women is Restoring the Woodward Fire Burn Area
Deep in Point Reyes National Seashore’s Philip Burton Wilderness, a team of six women push through a dense thicket of…
