National Park Service

Pinnacles National Park. File photo by John Chadwell.

Environment / Nature

Pinnacles National Park increasing recreational access to east side of park

Campground remains open for visitors with existing reservations.

Photo provided by Pinnacles National Park.

Environment / Nature

Pinnacles National Park seeks interns for habitat restoration

First consideration will be given to applications received by Jan. 11.

Entrance to Juan Bautista de Anza Trail on Old Stage Road in San Juan Bautista.

San Benito Lifestyle

Anza Historic Trail exhibit comes to San Juan Bautista Library

Traveling display documents people and events of the 1775 expedition.

News

Pinnacles National Park seeks trails intern

Come intern at Pinnacles National Park and get paid to spend time in a beautiful setting while contributing to your community! The application period for this opportunity closes May 31. This article was contributed by Pinnacles National Park. Pinnacles National Park is seeking an individual to help improve trail conditions as an American Conservation Experience intern.

Pinnacles National Park. File photo by John Chadwell.

Sports & Recreation

No shuttle service at Pinnacles National Park on March 30

Large crowds and limited parking expected.

Reservoir in Pinnacles National Park. Photo by Carmel de Bertaut.

Nonprofits

Pinnacles National Park reopens

All trails open at this time, Balconies Cave closed due to a rockslide.

Pinnacles National Park. Photo by John Chadwell.

Health

Government shutdown continues to impact Pinnacles National Park

Fourth week brings rock slide, concerns for ecosystem.

Pinnacles National Park. Photo by John Chadwell.

Housing / Land Use

Government shutdown affects local public lands

Pinnacles National Park East entrance is closed. West entrance has limited services.

Pinnacles National Park. Photo by John Chadwell.

San Benito Lifestyle

Pinnacles East Entrance limited to campers with reservations. West remains open.

Visitor services limited within Pinnacles National Park Public access through West Entrance. East Entrance open only to campers with reservations. 

Pinnacles National Park. Photo by John Chadwell.

Sports & Recreation

Pinnacles National Park superintendent transfers to Ohio

Karen Dorn was in charge for seven years.

Pinnacles National Park. Photo by John Chadwell.

Nonprofits

Pinnacles National Park tourism generates $16.4 million in economic benefits

Study says locals make up almost 20 percent of day trips, and that 95.6 percent of visitor spending made by non-local visitors.

Photo by John Chadwell

San Benito Lifestyle

Pinnacles National Park to raise entrance fee in 2019

Pinnacles National Park will increase entrance fees to address infrastructure needs and improve visitor experience

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New trails proposed for Pinnacles’ west side

Proposal for trails on the west side is open for public comment through July 25

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Business / Economy

Tourism to Pinnacles National Park creates $13.1 million in economic benefit

Report shows visitor spending supports 158 jobs in local economy

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Business / Economy

Drones banned in Pinnacles National Park

Use of unmanned aircraft is banned, for now at least

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