Songs of the Sea & Chantey Sing-along

Avast, ye saucy sailors! Come brave the perilous waters of Point Reyes and join us for a rollicking good time at Point Reyes National Seashore's Sea Chantey Sing-along. Meet at the Ken Patrick Visitor Center where we'll raise our voices together in songs of the sea. Bri......More

Avast, ye saucy sailors! Come brave the perilous waters of Point Reyes and join us for a rollicking good time at Point Reyes National Seashore's Sea Chantey Sing-along. Meet at the Ken Patrick Visitor Center where we'll raise our voices together in songs of the sea. Bring your arsenal of sea chanteys and your desire to lead us all in a tune—or simply join in on the chorus, if that's what floats your boat.This free event is for chantey singers of all levels. Due to the nature of sea chanteys, there may be lyrics that are not appropriate for children. 

The courtyard of the Kenneth C. Patrick Visitor Center at Drakes Beach. There are restrooms available on site.

Stories of the Light: Between Tide and Tower

Step back in time with a National Park Service interpretive ranger dressed in historic lighthouse keeper attire as you explore the legacy of the Point Reyes Lighthouse. From the Lighthouse Observation Deck, you’ll journey through tales both luminous and shadowed—stories......More

Step back in time with a National Park Service interpretive ranger dressed in historic lighthouse keeper attire as you explore the legacy of the Point Reyes Lighthouse. From the Lighthouse Observation Deck, you’ll journey through tales both luminous and shadowed—stories of isolation, ingenuity, family life, and the relentless power of the sea. Looking out over the vast ocean landscape at the edge-of-the-earth, you’ll see where natural forces meet human determination. Discover how this remote outpost shaped the lives of its keepers, and how their experiences continue to illuminate who we are today. This program blends history, place-based storytelling, and breathtaking scenery for visitors seeking a deeper understanding of Point Reyes’ maritime heritage. Drop-in anytime between 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM. Programs are approximately 15 minutes long and occur on a rolling basis. Make sure to bring layers, as weather at the Point Reyes Lighthouse can be variable and change quickly. The Lighthouse Observation Deck is ADA accessible.  

The Lighthouse Observation Deck is ADA accessible. ADA parking is available. For more information, please call 415-464-5100.

Stories of the Light: Between Tide and Tower

Step back in time with a National Park Service interpretive ranger dressed in historic lighthouse keeper attire as you explore the legacy of the Point Reyes Lighthouse. From the Lighthouse Observation Deck, you’ll journey through tales both luminous and shadowed—stories......More

Step back in time with a National Park Service interpretive ranger dressed in historic lighthouse keeper attire as you explore the legacy of the Point Reyes Lighthouse. From the Lighthouse Observation Deck, you’ll journey through tales both luminous and shadowed—stories of isolation, ingenuity, family life, and the relentless power of the sea. Looking out over the vast ocean landscape at the edge-of-the-earth, you’ll see where natural forces meet human determination. Discover how this remote outpost shaped the lives of its keepers, and how their experiences continue to illuminate who we are today. This program blends history, place-based storytelling, and breathtaking scenery for visitors seeking a deeper understanding of Point Reyes’ maritime heritage. Drop-in anytime between 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM. Programs are approximately 15 minutes long and occur on a rolling basis. Make sure to bring layers, as weather at the Point Reyes Lighthouse can be variable and change quickly. The Lighthouse Observation Deck is ADA accessible.  

The Lighthouse Observation Deck is ADA accessible. ADA parking is available. For more information, please call 415-464-5100.

Morgan Horse Ranch 56th Anniversary Celebration

Join Park Rangers and volunteers in celebrating the 56th Anniversary of the Morgan Horse Ranch on Saturday, June 27th! Drop in any time from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm or join us for one of the special sessions listed below. Ongoing activites include: Search and Rescue demos, ......More

Join Park Rangers and volunteers in celebrating the 56th Anniversary of the Morgan Horse Ranch on Saturday, June 27th! Drop in any time from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm or join us for one of the special sessions listed below. Ongoing activites include: Search and Rescue demos, horse grooming, crosscut sawing, leatherworking, butter making, horseshoe painting, roping, and tables from various community organizations including Point Reyes National Seashore Association. This event is free and open to the public. Schedule of Events:  Check back here for an detailed schedule of events soon!  The Morgan Horse Ranch was established at Point Reyes National Seashore in 1970 as a breeding program for the National Park Service. At its height, park rangers from throughout the service would come to Point Reyes for horsemanship classes, and the ranch maintained a herd of 35 to 40 horses. Morgan horses raised here in the Seashore were used by rangers in parks across for trail patrol, events, Search and Rescue, and packing supplies into the wilderness. Today, the Point Reyes Morgan Horse Ranch has a smaller herd of four horses who do all the same jobs...and all of whom will be making an appearance at the celebration!Directions and ParkingThe Morgan Horse Ranch is located on a hill above the Bear Valley Visitor Center. Park in one of the large lots adjacent to the visitor center, and walk up the maintenance road located at the southeastern end of these lots. With a disability parking placard or plate, you may drive your vehicle along this road to a small parking area close to the ranch. Exhibit areas are accessible. Parking is free.Download the Bear Valley Area Map (504 KB PDF), which shows the location of the trailhead parking lot relative to the Morgan Horse Ranch.

The Morgan Horse Ranch is located near the Bear Valley Visitor Center. Visitors can park at the Bear Valley Trailhead parking lot and take a short walk up to the ranch. There is accessible parking at the ranch.

Stories of the Light: Between Tide and Tower

Step back in time with a National Park Service interpretive ranger dressed in historic lighthouse keeper attire as you explore the legacy of the Point Reyes Lighthouse. From the Lighthouse Observation Deck, you’ll journey through tales both luminous and shadowed—stories......More

Step back in time with a National Park Service interpretive ranger dressed in historic lighthouse keeper attire as you explore the legacy of the Point Reyes Lighthouse. From the Lighthouse Observation Deck, you’ll journey through tales both luminous and shadowed—stories of isolation, ingenuity, family life, and the relentless power of the sea. Looking out over the vast ocean landscape at the edge-of-the-earth, you’ll see where natural forces meet human determination. Discover how this remote outpost shaped the lives of its keepers, and how their experiences continue to illuminate who we are today. This program blends history, place-based storytelling, and breathtaking scenery for visitors seeking a deeper understanding of Point Reyes’ maritime heritage. Drop-in anytime between 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM. Programs are approximately 15 minutes long and occur on a rolling basis. Make sure to bring layers, as weather at the Point Reyes Lighthouse can be variable and change quickly. The Lighthouse Observation Deck is ADA accessible.  

The Lighthouse Observation Deck is ADA accessible. ADA parking is available. For more information, please call 415-464-5100.

Stories from the Light: Gears, Grease, Guts and Glow

Join a park ranger in historic lighthouse keeper attire and step into the living machinery of the Point Reyes Lighthouse where precision engineering and human dedication work hand in hand. Down in the tower you’ll encounter the lighthouse’s intricate system of gears wei......More

Join a park ranger in historic lighthouse keeper attire and step into the living machinery of the Point Reyes Lighthouse where precision engineering and human dedication work hand in hand. Down in the tower you’ll encounter the lighthouse’s intricate system of gears weights and bearings all designed to turn a massive lens with perfect timing.But behind every smooth rotation was a keeper who was listening winding it through storms troubleshooting its quirks and safeguarding sailors through dangerous waters. The life of a keeper was not for everyone. Discover how this 19th‑century engineering masterpiece and the people who tended it worked together to create an unwavering promise of light for 105 years.Drop-in anytime between 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM. Programs are approximately 15 minutes long and occur on a rolling basis.Please note: This program meets in the large building at the bottom of the Lighthouse stairs. The climb is strenuous and program participants should be prepared to climb about 25 to 30 stories worth of stairs on the way back up. Bring water wear appropriate footwear and make sure to bring layers as weather at the Point Reyes Lighthouse can change quickly. 

Stories from the Light: Gears, Grease, Guts and Glow

Join a park ranger in historic lighthouse keeper attire and step into the living machinery of the Point Reyes Lighthouse where precision engineering and human dedication work hand in hand. Down in the tower you’ll encounter the lighthouse’s intricate system of gears wei......More

Join a park ranger in historic lighthouse keeper attire and step into the living machinery of the Point Reyes Lighthouse where precision engineering and human dedication work hand in hand. Down in the tower you’ll encounter the lighthouse’s intricate system of gears weights and bearings all designed to turn a massive lens with perfect timing.But behind every smooth rotation was a keeper who was listening winding it through storms troubleshooting its quirks and safeguarding sailors through dangerous waters. The life of a keeper was not for everyone. Discover how this 19th‑century engineering masterpiece and the people who tended it worked together to create an unwavering promise of light for 105 years.Drop-in anytime between 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM. Programs are approximately 15 minutes long and occur on a rolling basis.Please note: This program meets in the large building at the bottom of the Lighthouse stairs. The climb is strenuous and program participants should be prepared to climb about 25 to 30 stories worth of stairs on the way back up. Bring water wear appropriate footwear and make sure to bring layers as weather at the Point Reyes Lighthouse can change quickly. 

Stories from the Light: Gears, Grease, Guts and Glow

Join a park ranger in historic lighthouse keeper attire and step into the living machinery of the Point Reyes Lighthouse where precision engineering and human dedication work hand in hand. Down in the tower you’ll encounter the lighthouse’s intricate system of gears wei......More

Join a park ranger in historic lighthouse keeper attire and step into the living machinery of the Point Reyes Lighthouse where precision engineering and human dedication work hand in hand. Down in the tower you’ll encounter the lighthouse’s intricate system of gears weights and bearings all designed to turn a massive lens with perfect timing.But behind every smooth rotation was a keeper who was listening winding it through storms troubleshooting its quirks and safeguarding sailors through dangerous waters. The life of a keeper was not for everyone. Discover how this 19th‑century engineering masterpiece and the people who tended it worked together to create an unwavering promise of light for 105 years.Drop-in anytime between 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM. Programs are approximately 15 minutes long and occur on a rolling basis.Please note: This program meets in the large building at the bottom of the Lighthouse stairs. The climb is strenuous and program participants should be prepared to climb about 25 to 30 stories worth of stairs on the way back up. Bring water wear appropriate footwear and make sure to bring layers as weather at the Point Reyes Lighthouse can change quickly. 

Stories from the Light: Gears, Grease, Guts and Glow

Join a park ranger in historic lighthouse keeper attire and step into the living machinery of the Point Reyes Lighthouse where precision engineering and human dedication work hand in hand. Down in the tower you’ll encounter the lighthouse’s intricate system of gears wei......More

Join a park ranger in historic lighthouse keeper attire and step into the living machinery of the Point Reyes Lighthouse where precision engineering and human dedication work hand in hand. Down in the tower you’ll encounter the lighthouse’s intricate system of gears weights and bearings all designed to turn a massive lens with perfect timing.But behind every smooth rotation was a keeper who was listening winding it through storms troubleshooting its quirks and safeguarding sailors through dangerous waters. The life of a keeper was not for everyone. Discover how this 19th‑century engineering masterpiece and the people who tended it worked together to create an unwavering promise of light for 105 years.Drop-in anytime between 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM. Programs are approximately 15 minutes long and occur on a rolling basis.Please note: This program meets in the large building at the bottom of the Lighthouse stairs. The climb is strenuous and program participants should be prepared to climb about 25 to 30 stories worth of stairs on the way back up. Bring water wear appropriate footwear and make sure to bring layers as weather at the Point Reyes Lighthouse can change quickly.