Point Reyes National Seashore
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Point Reyes National Seashore, A Favorite Power-Place
Point Reyes National Seashore is part of the U.S. National Park Service, located about 50 miles north of San Francisco in scenic Marin County, northern California.
Growing up, I spent hours hiking the long stretches of white, windblown sand, listening to the deep earthy, watery rumble of breaking waves, keeping my feet wet in the chill, foaming, hissing surf. On the Drakes Beach side of the peninsula I would go in deeper, diving under breakers.
I made the acquaintance of more seagulls, pelicans, and seals on every visit. I found many pieces of natural art: sculpted, weathered driftwood, partially polished stones (some semi-precious), and (mostly broken) sand-dollars and spiral shells.
At least once a year I would stroll far enough along one of the 10 to 14 mile stretches of beach to end up where the sands were thinning down to impassible, partially submerged rocks. With a giant ocean in front of me and a tall bluff behind I would snap into awareness that the incoming high tide was about to cut me off! Then I would thrill to race it back to higher, wider ground.
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Photo: Drake's Beach, Point Reyes National Seashore, by Me, ECP, a.k.a. @ShamanicShift on Twitter and Shamanic-Shift on Flickr.com
Growing up, I spent hours hiking the long stretches of white, windblown sand, listening to the deep earthy, watery rumble of breaking waves, keeping my feet wet in the chill, foaming, hissing surf. On the Drakes Beach side of the peninsula I would go in deeper, diving under breakers.
I made the acquaintance of more seagulls, pelicans, and seals on every visit. I found many pieces of natural art: sculpted, weathered driftwood, partially polished stones (some semi-precious), and (mostly broken) sand-dollars and spiral shells.
At least once a year I would stroll far enough along one of the 10 to 14 mile stretches of beach to end up where the sands were thinning down to impassible, partially submerged rocks. With a giant ocean in front of me and a tall bluff behind I would snap into awareness that the incoming high tide was about to cut me off! Then I would thrill to race it back to higher, wider ground.
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Photo: Drake's Beach, Point Reyes National Seashore, by Me, ECP, a.k.a. @ShamanicShift on Twitter and Shamanic-Shift on Flickr.com
Google Map of Point Reyes National Seashore, Point Reyes Station, CA
Near Point Reyes National Seashore in Marin County, California
What's the Weather Like at Point Reyes National Seashore?
Point Reyes Station weather - current & forecast
Current weather conditions in Point Reyes Station, CA
Local Pollen Reports
63°F (Feels like 63°F)
Last update: 5/27/12 3:15 PM PDT
Humidity: 63%Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 50°F
UV Index: 7 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 30.14in steady
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 12mph From: Airport Conditions
Tonight
High
Low: 47°F
Sunrise: 5:52 AM
Sunset: 8:25 PM
Monday
May 28
N/A
High: 67°F
Low: 46°F
Sunrise: 5:52 AM
Sunset: 8:26 PM
Tuesday
May 29
Partly Cloudy
High: 69°F
Low: 47°F
Sunrise: 5:51 AM
Sunset: 8:26 PM
Wednesday
May 30
Partly Cloudy
High: 77°F
Low: 50°F
Sunrise: 5:51 AM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
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Point Reyes National Seashore Links
- Point Reyes National Seashore (U.S. National Park Service)
- Welcome to Point Reyes National Seashore - From its thunderous ocean breakers crashing against rocky headlands and expansive sand beaches through its open grasslands to its brushy hillsides and forested ridges, visitors can discover over 1000 species of plants and animals.
- Point Reyes National Seashore travel guide - Wikitravel
- Open source travel guide to Point Reyes National Seashore, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more. Free and reliable advice written by Wikitravellers from around the globe.
- Olema RV Resort and Campground
- Olema RV Resort and Campground nestled in the stunningly beautiful wilderness surrounded by Point Reyes National Seashore just north of San Francisco, is the ideal place for a respite from the chaos of daily living, or for outdoor adventures along that world-renowned stretch of coastline.
- Point Reyes National Seashore Association
- We provide direct support to Point Reyes National Seashore by raising funds through grants and activities such as field seminars, summer science camp, environmental education programs, visitor center sales and Association memberships
- 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.
- Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy - Point Reyes National Seashore
- Point Reyes National Seashore is one of the most stunning oceanfront parks in the world. It has every kind of shoreline area, from the wild and wind-chilled great beaches of the northwest side to the protected areas of Drakes Bay and Limantour Spit to the south.
- Point Reyes Hostel
- The historic Point Reyes Hostel offers unique and affordable accommodations in a secluded valley of the Point Reyes National Seashore. Come be our guest!
- Point Reyes National Seashore Web Camera
- NPS: Nature & Science» Air Resources Division - Learn about the air quality in America?s national parks and how the National Park Service is protecting resources affected by air pollution.
- Trojan Horse attack on native lupine
- At Point Reyes National Seashore in Marin County, Calif., a fierce battle is taking place under the oblivious, peeling noses of beachgoers.
Lunch With Drakes Beach Seagulls
A favorite fun activity of mine at Point Reyes National Seashore
At Drakes Beach on Point Reyes National Seashore you can swim -- if you enjoy being refreshed by CHILLING waves!
Or you can sit or lay back on the beach and share your picnic with the friendly, bold seagulls -- because they will snatch some anyway.
Photo: Lunch With Drake's Beach Gulls, Point Reyes National Seashore, by Me, ECP, a.k.a. @ShamanicShift on Twitter and Shamanic-Shift on Flickr.com
All My Point Reyes National Seashore Flickr Photos
I hope there will be more, soon
I have been finding my Point Reyes Seashore pics from a few visits since 2007. As I find and upload them, the show will grow.
I am looking forward to adding new photos to this collection!
I am looking forward to adding new photos to this collection!
Waves Crashing On Beautiful Desolation Thrill & Relax Me
Point Reyes National Seashore, October 2007
Even in summer, my feet go numb when I walk the beach through the wavy edge of the rumbling 50-50F surf.
Usually, I find amazing driftwood sculptures or broken shells pouring out creative visions. And the seagulls are fun company, all the way!
Photo: Pacific Waves and Playful Gulls, Point Reyes National Seashore, by Me, ECP, a.k.a. @ShamanicShift on Twitter and Shamanic-Shift on Flickr.com
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My Point Reyes National Seashore Video
From South Beach, September, 2008
I didn't realize my digital camera was shooting a vid -- beginner's serendipity!
curated content from YouTube
Google's Pt. Reyes National Seashore News
- Salvage crew works on salmon trawler beached in Point Reyes National Seashore
- By Nels Johnson Salvage operations were under way Wednesday as officials tried to secure the engine of a Half Moon Bay salmon trawler that ran aground south of Limantour Beach in the Point Reyes National Seashore. The 43-foot commercial fishing vessel ...
- On Our Radar: Tackling the Tsunami Debris
- By THE NEW YORK TIMES Annie Tritt for The New York TimesA bottle encrusted with barnacles that washed up on Point Reyes National Seashore in California. Senators from Western states grill a NOAA official about his agency's plans to deal with debris ...
- Linda Mullally: Point Reyes trip seasoned with exhilarating scenery
- Fortunately, sunny forecasts have stopped alarming me, but as if tapped by a magic wand, it was last month's trip north to the Point Reyes National Seashore that forever broke the spell of my aversion to spring. Point Reyes-Petaluma Road's lush vales ...
- Marin native uses paintings, poems to 'save' endangered species
- As an environmental science student at the University of California at Berkeley, she worked as a naturalist at Point Reyes National Seashore. But then other interests took over ? art, poetry, performance poetry, motherhood, teaching, and a long career ...
Google's Pt. Reyes National Seashore Blogging
- Salvage crew works on salmon trawler beached in Point Reyes National Seashore
- By Nels Johnson Salvage operations were under way Wednesday as officials tried to secure the engine of a Half Moon Bay salmon trawler that ran aground south of Limantour Beach in the Point Reyes National Seashore. The 43-foot commercial fishing vessel ...
- On Our Radar: Tackling the Tsunami Debris
- By THE NEW YORK TIMES Annie Tritt for The New York TimesA bottle encrusted with barnacles that washed up on Point Reyes National Seashore in California. Senators from Western states grill a NOAA official about his agency's plans to deal with debris ...
- Linda Mullally: Point Reyes trip seasoned with exhilarating scenery
- Fortunately, sunny forecasts have stopped alarming me, but as if tapped by a magic wand, it was last month's trip north to the Point Reyes National Seashore that forever broke the spell of my aversion to spring. Point Reyes-Petaluma Road's lush vales ...
- Marin native uses paintings, poems to 'save' endangered species
- As an environmental science student at the University of California at Berkeley, she worked as a naturalist at Point Reyes National Seashore. But then other interests took over ? art, poetry, performance poetry, motherhood, teaching, and a long career ...
See Point Reyes National Seashore Today
Check a recent U.S. National Park Service webcam shot by clicking on this photo!
The Point Reyes Lighthouse webcam shows my favorite view of the wild 14 mile stretch, from the the tall bluff that watches over.
This shot was captured early morning on February 7, 2011. The National Park Service website shows this cam's feed also - in case one site is down, check the other.
Then...
Later that same day...
I'm thrilled to be able to gaze at the same scene during the hazy mid-afternoon.
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ftuley
Feb 25, 2011 @ 11:06 pm | delete
- This is a great lens, thank you for your visit to my lenses today.
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Michey Feb 24, 2011 @ 11:44 am | delete
- Great lens, informative and well done, I like Point Reyes.
I visited when I did some consulting work in San Francisco and I was there for almost 2 years
Thanks for give me back great memories.
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JasperWayne
Feb 16, 2011 @ 9:04 pm | delete
- We might go there next!
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paperfacets Feb 12, 2011 @ 12:22 pm | delete
- I like how this put there on the Point.
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