Stories at the Seashore
From tiny mushrooms to the grand starry sky—presenting the stories of Point Reyes National Seashore.
March-April 2026 Monthly Marvels: Whimsical Checker Lilies, Spotted Owl Eggs, & Zodiacal Light
This March and April, Point Reyes is welcoming many new arrivals—from the vibrant hues of wildflower blooms, to migrating birds resting after their long flights to the Seashore, to babies born in treetop nests and along rocky shores. Explore this issue to learn about five of the park’s springtime splendors and how you can experience them yourself.
August 2025 Monthly Marvels
From Townsend’s big-eared bat pups venturing out on their own, to sand dollar babies free-floating in the ocean, there’s so…
|Photographer Spotlight: Ashnee Gounden
Growing up in South Africa, I dreamed of exploring the wild, and my love for animals kept me watching every…
Snowy Plover Rescue & Release
Back in May, a severe windstorm led to the loss of 12 of 17 active plover nests at the Seashore.…
July 2025 Monthly Marvels: Snake Eggs, Trail Gems, & Moths
As July comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the beauty and diversity of life which flourished around the Seashore…
June 2025 Monthly Marvels: The Orange Issue
What summertime wonders does the color orange bring to mind? We’re exploring the many forms that orange takes throughout the…
|My Pungent Guest
It’s a bad idea to leave a tent partially unzipped at night. Still, even an experienced hike leader can make…
