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.
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…
