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.
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…
May 2025 Monthly Marvels: The Midshipman’s Song, Coastal Upwelling, & Otters
Singing fish? A springtime color duet? Illusory songsters? Point Reyes’ terrestrial and aquatic landscapes are flourishing with unique wonders this…
|Volunteers and Rangers Learning Together
Point Reyes National Seashore rangers are on a never-ending quest for more knowledge, and occasionally, a spectacular learning opportunity presents…
April 2025 Monthly Marvels: Skydiving Salamanders, Woodrat Castles, & Wild Ginger
This month, the Seashore is flourishing—birds are busy building nests, babies are being born, and flowers are blooming! Explore some…
