Point Reyes Lifesaving Station (Explored)
This is the trail that leads to the elephant seal viewing area in Point Reyes National Seashore. The park service really has made nice trails leading to the main attractions in the park. They are easily accessible to everyone. The view walking along the seashore is really worth the trip.
The docents said that the number of elephant seals that winter here has grown to over 500. You can hear the males barking at each other before you can actually see them. The area is quite noisy so don't expect a peaceful hike. But the constant challenges by the males is part of the experience that you want to see.
The lifesaving station was responsible in trying to rescue survivors from shipwrecks around Point Reyes. The ocean get very rough around the point and many sailing ships never made it past this area. The boats couldn't survive the currents and huge surf. There is definitely a lot of historical opportunities to see here.
Point Reyes Lifesaving Station (Explored)
This is the trail that leads to the elephant seal viewing area in Point Reyes National Seashore. The park service really has made nice trails leading to the main attractions in the park. They are easily accessible to everyone. The view walking along the seashore is really worth the trip.
The docents said that the number of elephant seals that winter here has grown to over 500. You can hear the males barking at each other before you can actually see them. The area is quite noisy so don't expect a peaceful hike. But the constant challenges by the males is part of the experience that you want to see.
The lifesaving station was responsible in trying to rescue survivors from shipwrecks around Point Reyes. The ocean get very rough around the point and many sailing ships never made it past this area. The boats couldn't survive the currents and huge surf. There is definitely a lot of historical opportunities to see here.