Stories at the Seashore
From tiny mushrooms to the grand starry sky—presenting the stories of Point Reyes National Seashore.
Otis the Mountain Lion: Keeping a Pulse on Pumas in Point Reyes and Beyond
Researchers at the Bay Area Puma Project first laid eyes on Otis the mountain lion in 2022 as he padded into frame on black-and-white camera footage playing on their computer screens. By collecting data points about lions around Point Reyes, Marin County, and the broader Bay Area through spatial tracking, modeling, and lab analyses of biological samples, BAPP is developing one of California’s most detailed databases about wild felid health, helping to better understand and support lions like Otis as they face growing challenges to their survival.
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…
|Kelsey & Miriam’s Two Year Anniversary!
Two of our plant-focused staff members, Kelsey Songer (botanist) and Miriam Golding (biological science technician) are celebrating their two-year PRNSA…
Attention as Care: Rainey Straus’ Collaboration with the Trees of Point Reyes
Through paying attention, Rainey Straus is returning to her roots. Straus—a Bay Area visual artist and long-time visitor to Point…
Follow Along on a Spawner Survey!
Coho and steelhead monitoring is unique at the Seashore in that it happens year-round, following the three main stages of…
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…
