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Point Reyes National Seashore - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Point Reyes National Seashore is 70,000 acre (283 km²) park preserve located on the Point Reyes Peninsula in Marin county, California, USA. As a national seashore, although not designated as a national park, it is maintained by the US National Park Service as a nationally important nature preserve. The small town of Point Reyes Station forms the gateway to the peninsula and provides most services to it, though some services are also available at Inverness on the west shore of Tomales Bay. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Point_Reyes_National_Seashore   (658 words)

Point Reyes National Seashore - Wikitravel Point Reyes National Seashore is a United States National Seashore that is one of the Bay Area's overlooked treasures. Point Reyes Peninsula's climate is characterized by warm, dry summers and cool, rainy winters, similar to the type of climate that prevails on the Mediterranean. Aside from its natural beauty, Point Reyes is of some historical significance, as it is believed to be here that England's Sir Francis Drake came ashore during the summer of 1579, in order to careen his ship and repair its hull, during his circumnavigation of the globe. wikitravel.org /en/Point_Reyes_National_Seashore   (2565 words)

Point Reyes National Seashore At Point Reyes National Seashore, the assessment concluded that on a scale of 0 to 100, the condition of Point Reyes' known natural resources, rates 60. Download the Point Reyes report as a PDF file, which can be opened with Adobe Acrobat Reader. Thirty-five of the seashore's 293 historic structures are in poor condition, including four that are eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. www.npca.org /across_the_nation/park_pulse/point_reyes   (584 words)

Point Reyes National Seashore Official Extended Home Page Point Reyes is truly a spectacular part of America. Full of majestic scenery and bountiful history, the National Seashore lives up to this image and symbol. The National Parks in this country have been admired by Americans for over a hundred years as symbols of wildness, beauty, exalted scenery, and our rich history. www.nps.gov /pore/home.htm   (120 words)

AllRefer.com - Point Reyes National Seashore, United States (U.S. National Park System) - Encyclopedia Point Reyes National Seashore[rA´is] Pronunciation Key, 71,068 acres (28,772 hectares), W Calif.; est. Point Reyes National Seashore, U.S. National Park System You are here : AllRefer.com > Reference > Encyclopedia > U.S. National Park System > Point Reyes National Seashore reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/P/PointRey.html   (220 words)

Point Reyes National Seashore : Introduction Point Reyes National Seashore (Overview of Point Reyes National Seashore) The national seashore system was created to protect rural and undeveloped stretches of the coast from the pressures brought on by soaring real-estate values and increasing population. Point Reyes is making its way toward Alaska at a rate of about 2 inches per year, but there have been times when it has moved faster. www.frommers.com /destinations/print-narrative.cfm?destID=1070&catID=1070010001   (330 words)

Bay Area Hiker: Palomarin Trailhead, Point Reyes National Seashore Palomarin Trailhead is the southernmost staging area on the Point Reyes peninsula. Point Reyes has several hike-in campgrounds -- inquire at the Point Reyes Ranger Station in Bear Valley, or read more about the options here. Speaking of rangers, Point Reyes park staff do not "support" reaching the beach below Alamere Falls from Alamere Falls Trail; you are advised to the view the falls from the beach via a walk on the beach, starting from Wildcat Beach. www.bahiker.com /northbayhikes/palomarin.html   (2372 words)

Point Reyes National Seashore Chapter Point Reyes National Seashore is many things: bays flanked by white cliffs, undulating farmlands, miles of pristine beaches, forested ridges and valleys with fingers of fog weaving in and out, birds and animals appearing with startling frequency. Point Reyes National Seashore, with its proximity to San Francisco, poetically complements the foggy sophisticated metropolis. Burton was also responsible for more than doubling the wilderness area of all National Parks and in 1985, the wilderness area of Point Reyes was dedicated to him in recognition of his accomplishments. www.pointreyesvisions.com /NewFiles/PRV_Book/PRNS.html   (1470 words)

Point Reyes National Seashore Association Point Reyes National Seashore, 30 miles north of San Francisco, encompasses 70,000 acres of wild coastal beaches and headlands, estuaries, and uplands that embrace both wilderness and historic sites. Incorporated in 1965, the Point Reyes National Seashore Association is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization working in coordination with the National Park Service. Last year, with the support of our members, the Seashore Association sponsored more than $400,000 worth of preservation projects in the park and more than 4,000 children and adults attended our environmental education programs through our Field Seminars, Clem Miller Environmental Education Center programs, and Point Reyes Summer Camp. www.ptreyes.org   (160 words)

Tomales Point, Point Reyes National Seashore Near the beginning of the trail to Tomales Point. Ben and I went on a 10 mile round trip hike to Tomales Point. crypto.stanford.edu /~eujin/pics/tomalespoint2003   (23 words)

Point Reyes National Seashore Point of contention: at central California's Point Reyes National Seashore, two non-native deer species are causing problems for long-time natives. Point Reyes National Seashore is full of points of interest. Point Reyes National Seashore, 71,068 acres (28,772 hectares), W Calif.; est. www.infoplease.com /id/A0839472   (285 words)

L.L.Bean: Park Search - Point Reyes National Seashore The 140 miles of trails in the seashore cross the pasture lands of Pierce Point and the Estero, chaparral ridges, California-laurel valleys, forests and meadowlands. Visitors can watch bird banding activities at the Point Reyes Bird Observatory and explore the fascinating tidepools, which teem with life especially during winter and spring. The park is also home to the historic Point Reyes Lighthouse, built in 1870. www.llbean.com /parksearch/parks/html/7818gd.htm   (258 words)

Point Reyes National Seashore The Coast Trail in Point Reyes National Seashore is a poplular mild hike with some spectacular views of the California coastline. www.electricnail.dyndns.org /PatriciasPlace/ptreyes.html   (155 words)

Point Reyes National Seashore The worst roads of any National Park plough you through countless farms, which have been leased out to farmers after the seashore became a part of the National Park Service. Back at Bear Valley, the only other point I really wanted to visit was the Point Reyes Bird Observatory, but after hearing that a part of the stretch involved gravel roads, I quickly backed out. Highway 1 all the way from Stinson Beach to the Seashore was aesthetic, but not as impressive as the stretch near Big Sur. www.varp.net /travel/point_reyes.html   (1493 words)

National Park Foundation Point Reyes National Seashore Located in Point Reyes, CA Sir Francis Drake Blvd. beyond the South Beach junction will be closed weekends and holidays for the Winter Shuttle Bus System from January 1, 2005 through mid-April 2005. The National Park Foundation depends entirely on the generosity of private individuals, foundations and corporations to fund its operations and grant-making activity to benefit National Parks. Your donation will fund core National Park activities and will also go to Park-related programs, initiatives and funds that work to ensure that all Americans have an opportunity to connect with their National Parks. www.nationalparks.org /Planyourparktrip/PlanYourParkTrip-ParkProfile.asp?partnerid=1149   (359 words)

NPS: Nature & Science» Geology Resources Division Point Reyes is also the story of the Coast Miwok Indians, English and Spanish explorers, the Mexican "lords of Point Reyes," and 20th-century dairy farmers. The General park map handed out at the visitor center is available on the park's map webpage or Point Reyes maps page. A succession of summer days on the east side may be warm and sunny, while on the ocean side, a chilling fog may hide the sun. www2.nature.nps.gov /geology/parks/pore   (619 words)

Point Reyes National Seashore - Park Information & Guide Point Reyes National Seashore - Park Information and Guide The best place to begin your tour of the National Seashore is at the Bear Valley Visitors Center at the park headquarters. At the visitors center you exhibits await to tell the stories of Point Reyes. www.abaloneinn.com /guide/natlseashore.html   (205 words)

Point Reyes Lodging Association, California bed and breakfast inns cottages near Point Reyes National Seashore, CA We are located less than an hour from San Francisco and the Napa - Sonoma wine country at the magnificent Point Reyes National Seashore, a coastal wilderness abundant with wildlife. All members of Point Reyes Lodging are certified and inspected by the California Association of Bed and Breakfasts Inns (CABBI). Point Reyes Lodging Brochure along with future specials and activities. www.ptreyes.com   (221 words)

Point Reyes National Seashore - Books - US-Parks.com The California coast is a visually stunning discovery of natural and manmade landmarks, wildlife and beaches, state and national parks, and national treasures, such as the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary and Point Reyes National Seashore. Well-known destinations such as Point Reyes National Seashore, Mount Diablo State Park, Mount Tamalpais State Park, and many other more obscure jewels of the Bay Area park system are just a short drive from the heart of San Francisco. Twenty-three of the best short hikes in the Bay Area, from Point Reyes National Seashore to secluded canyons in the East Bay area. www.us-parks.com /point_reyes/books.html   (1182 words)

Point Reyes Lighthouse - Point Reyes National Seashore, CA, - Citysearch Point Reyes National Seashore, CA Cross Street: Highway 1 The Point Reyes lighthouse has the same air of gloom that once drove several keepers to alcoholism and a keeper's assistant to insanity. Unlike most lighthouses, Point Reyes Lighthouse is located at the bottom of a cliff, close to sea level. sanfrancisco.citysearch.com /profile/11466142   (422 words)

PointReyes.net - Point Reyes National Seashore: Resources for Outdoor Enthusiasts Please note that official National Park Service information can be obtained at 415-464-5100 or the NPS web site for Point Reyes National Seashore. Point Reyes National Seashore Accepting Applications for the Tule Elk Docent Program for 2005 Welcome to PointReyes.net, where you'll find information about enjoying the great outdoors at Point Reyes National Seashore and surrounding areas! www.pointreyes.net   (861 words)

Point Reyes National Seashore - News Details - US-Parks.com Point Reyes National Seashore has topped the 1,000 mark for the number of elephant seals counted during weekly censuses during the breeding and pupping season. Point Reyes National Seashore and the north district of Golden Gate National Recreation Area have just released a concepts newsletter updating the public on the general management planning process. Point Reyes National Seashore announced that funding has been secured to remove the deteriorated and unsafe buildings located at Jensen’s Oyster Beds, formerly known as Hamlet, located north of Marshall on Highway One. www.us-parks.com /point_reyes/news_details.html   (2678 words)

Point Reyes National Seashore, California Point Reyes National Seashore is the large triangular shaped peninsula which juts out into the Pacific Ocean a short distance north of the Golden Gate Bridge. What to See and Do Point Reyes is quite hilly, not a flat estuary as anyone unfamiliar with the area might expect purely by looking at a map. From the town of Point Reyes Station most visitors will drive north to the small town of Inverness, then west to the point itself - the westernmost tip of the peninsular. freespace.virgin.net /john.cletheroe/usa_can/natmons/pt_reyes.htm   (510 words)

How to Enjoy Point Reyes National Seashore - eHow.com While many national parks are best in the summer season, Point Reyes has something to offer year-round. Point Reyes is located in Marin County, California, about 35 miles north of San Francisco and about an hour's drive of Napa Valley wine country. Possible hazards encountered at Point Reyes include ticks, poison oak, stinging nettle, mountain lions and Giardia lamblia, which is a protozoa found in contaminated water. www.ehow.com /how_17372_enjoy-point-reyes.html   (863 words)

Point Reyes National Seashore Park, Marin, California When in the Point Reyes area I try to stay at the Point Reyes Seashore Lodge. The Miwok people lived in the Point Reyes area for thousands of years prior to the arrival of the Euro-American immigrants. There was a lot of evidence of bobcat, coyote and cougar on the trail and at one point it was obvious that a cougar had used the trail very recently. www.inn-california.com /Articles/pointreyes.html   (1126 words)

MSN Encarta - Point Reyes National Seashore Point Reyes National Seashore, national seashore established in 1972, originally authorized in 1962. Find more about Point Reyes National Seashore from Located in northern California, Point Reyes is a... encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761589109/Point_Reyes_National_Seashore.html   (83 words)

Point Reyes Carriage House Bed & Breakfast :: Point Reyes National Seashore Reyes Station, adjacent to the Point Reyes National Seashore. We cordially invite you to experience the beauty of the Point Reyes National Seashore, a coastal wilderness abundant with wildlife, only a one hour drive up the coast, north of San Francisco. Your days spent in nature will be enhanced by the gracious, comfortable suites, and beautiful garden. www.carriagehousebb.com   (230 words)

GORP - Point Reyes National Seashore - California The craggy coast of Point Reyes National Seashore is situated just north of San Francisco, where the headlands of this beguiling peninsula juts out ten miles into the Pacific Ocean. The end result is an unusual proximity to the 20-mile-wide"highway" along which gray whales migrate, providing awesome vistas for this parade of mammalian giants particularly at Chimney Rock and the Point Reyes Lighthouse. Hikers can roam the seashore as well: explore 147 miles of trails and sleep under the stars in one of the four designated backcountry camping areas. gorp.away.com /gorp/resource/us_ns/ca_ptrey.htm   (399 words)

Point Reyes lodging - Pt Reyes National Seashore B&B: Abalone Inn Conveniently located just minutes from the redwoods and beaches of the Point Reyes National Seashore; two miles from Park Headquarters. Nestled between San Francisco and the Wine Country on a hillside overlooking Point Reyes wetlands, pastures, and Black Mountain, the Abalone Inn welcomes you with hospitality and old fashioned ambiance. The restored victorian has 3 unique guest rooms and a congenial atmosphere which shares a parlor with fireplace, library, antiques and local art. www.abaloneinn.com   (167 words)

Point Reyes National Seashore, Information & Pictures The Point Reyes Peninsula has long been an important agricultural area that has helped to support a series of different cultures including the Miwok People, Spanish, Mexican and now modern America. Visit the giant redwood forest at Muir Woods, tour the historic lighthouse at Point Reyes, go bird watching at Bolinas Lagoon, see the sea lions on the beaches, or the tule elk at Pierce Point, or the giant whales just offshore.. The 88,000 acres of natural beauty encompassed by the Park are accessible by a network of well-maintained trails. www.pointreyesseashore.com /prns.html   (457 words)

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