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Volunteer
Many organizations in Point Reyes depend on volunteers. One of the best ways to learn about a place is to volunteer.
Events
Support the local organizations that keep Point Reyes thriving by attending events, fundraisers, and immersive classes.
Snowy Plover breeding season is over and it was a banner year for “snowies” with a record-breaking 31 fledglings. Check out adorable pics in Matt Lau’s snowy plover updates.
Trails
Two converging tectonic plates, the Pacific and the North American, create an area rich in geologic interest and teeming with plants and animals. Hike the more than 50 trails that cover 150+ miles.
Tide pools at Kehoe Beach
Beaches
Point Reyes has beaches on three sides of the peninsula. Ocean-facing beaches are on the west and south sides, and beaches lining the east and west sides of Tomales Bay. There’s something for everyone — from intense surfing to leisurely sunbathing and bonfires.
Featured hike: Muddy Hollow Loop
This three-trail loop traverses several habitats, dominated by coastal scrub and grasslands. Enjoy open views of the ocean, both esteros – Drakes and Limantour, and with luck, tule elk in the distant hills. The hike begins in the Muddy Hollow riparian corridor lined with alder trees, and ends with a stroll through a bishop pine forest. The grasslands and coastal scrub habitats of the Muddy Hollow Loop are open and fully exposed to the sun which makes for a lovely hike on a sunny winter day.
By the numbers.
point reyes live webcam
How cold & foggy is it now?
Point Reyes live webcam should really be called a "fogcam". Point Reyes is the second foggiest place in the world with more than 200 foggy days a year. Grand Banks, Newfoundland is the foggiest.
In addition, close to real-time photos are available from cameras located on Black Mountain, Mount Barnabe, and Mount Vision courtesy of AlertWildfire.org.
National Weather Service 7-day forecasts for Point Reyes.
My favorite webcam is the Marine Mammal Center’s at Chimney Rock. They release patients back into the wild from here. You can subscribe to get text alerts and watch live.
Nature observations
What was seen today in Point Reyes?
You can contribute to citizen science by adding observations (photos) to the California Academy of Science's iNaturalist app or website.
It's easy, fun, and turns hikes into treasure hunts. Pausing to take photos may slow down your hike, but it will increase your curiosity about all the living things around you. Give it a try!
