Public Lands: The Evolution of America's Best Idea

Pinnacles

National Park

Instagram post by A. F. Litt • Dec 12, 2016 at 8:41pm UTC18 Likes, 1 Comments - A. F. Litt (@aflitt) on Instagram: “This morning in Pinnacles National Park... Pinnacles National Park. California. December 12, 2016.…”

California

Established

National Park: January 10, 2013
National Monument: 1908

26,606 acres

Annual Visitors: 215,555 (2016)

Official Site: https://www.nps.gov/pinn/index.htm

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinnacles_National_Park

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Pinnacles National Park had a pretty rocky history in it's early days as a National Monument. In 1922, it was even suggested that the monument should be abolished for various reasons. However, it survived, and in 2013 was enlarged and elevated become America's 59th National Park.

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Park of the Day: Pinnacles National ParkSome 23 million years ago multiple volcanoes erupted, flowed, and slid to form what would become Pinnacles National Park.

Pinnacles National ParkPinnacles is home to 14 bat species, and we aim to keep it that way. White Nose Syndrome is spreading westward across the U.S., wiping out bat colonies along the way. We have begun surveying our bats...

California condors: Chick born in wild flies from nest at Pinnacles National Park for first time in a centuryScientists say it’s a key success story for North America’s largest bird as it continues a slow but steady path from near extinction.

Hikes and Trails in Pinnacles National Park | Modern HikerPinnacles National Park is a small, recently-upgraded Monument. The hiking trails here take visitors through this 26,000 acre hidden gem full of caves, lakes, California Condors, and strange rocky formations. This park features fantastic day hiking trails, campgrounds, and a fascinating geologic history – along with gorgeous wildflower displays in the spring and early summer — …

Balconies Cave in Pinnacles National ParkBalconies Cave: trail description, photos, GPS map and directions for a fun hike down Balconies Trail to talus caves on the west side of Pinnacles National Park

Bear Gulch Cave Trail and Moses Spring Trail to Bear Gulch Reservoir in Pinnacles National ParkBear Gulch Reservoir: trail description, photos, GPS map, and hiking direction up Moses Spring Trail and Bear Gulch Cave Trail in Pinnacles National Park

California: Pinnacles National Park is nation's newest parkKnown for its talus caves and granite spires, Pinnacles National Monument in Central California last week was elevated to national park by President Obama. The 26,000-acre park east of Monterey...

Pinnacles becomes a national park — the closest to Bay AreaPinnacles becomes a national park — the closest to Bay Area

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