Stories at the Seashore
From tiny mushrooms to the grand starry sky—presenting the stories of Point Reyes National Seashore.
May-June 2026 Monthly Marvels: The Family Issue
This May and June, the Seashore abounds with stories of family—from pygmy nuthatches’ collective efforts to raise young, to growing coyote pups, to maternal bonds written in the stars. And too, there are stories of lost families, like the vagrant songbirds who have lost their way during springtime migration. Read these tales and more in the May-June issue of Monthly Marvels, and then head to the Seashore with your own family—chosen or otherwise—to explore Point Reyes’ many unique wonders.
|Photographer Spotlight: Crystal Collins
Crystal Collins is a fine art photographer raised in the quiet expanse of rural Northern California where an early connection…
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…
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!
