Pinnacles National Park Archives

Adult condor in Pinnacles holding pen. Photo by Carmel de Bertaut.

Central Coast condors begin to nest

Published 03/04/2021
BenitoLink Reporter, Carmel de Bertaut

At least three eggs have been laid since mid-February.

West side of Pinnacles National Park and Balconies trail closed

Published 01/30/2021
BenitoLink Staff

Closure will allow staff to remove down trees, repair trail washouts and mitigate any safety concerns.

2021 climbing advisories in effect at Pinnacles National Park

Published 01/20/2021
BenitoLink Staff

Restrictions implemented to protect nesting birds of prey.

Condor #986 takes his first flight. Photo courtesy of NPS/Sarah Marquez.

Juvenile condors join the Central Coast flock

Published 12/19/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Carmel de Bertaut

Helping to rebuild the population following devastating losses, biologists successfully release 11 as two wait in the wings for their turn.

Dolan Fire devastates Central Coast condor population

Published 11/18/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Carmel de Bertaut

Pinnacles National Park and Ventana Wildlife Society say it’s ‘the single biggest loss of condors from a wildfire since releases began in California in 1992.’

Pinnacles National Park modifies fire restrictions

Published 10/09/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Most trails and the road to Bear Gulch re-open.

Pinnacles National Park to reopen west entrance

Published 09/24/2020
BenitoLink Staff

All park trails remain closed except for the Bench and Sycamore trails due to high fire danger and the overloading of the national wildland fire response system.

Pinnacles Condor Recovery Crew member Gavin Emmons taking #1033 from nest. Photo courtesy of Alacia Welch.

Central Coast condors fall victim to Dolan Fire

Published 09/18/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Carmel de Bertaut

Two chicks perish, nine free-flying adults remain missing.

Pinnacles National Park temporarily closes west unit and most hiking trails

Published 09/11/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Closures in effect until conditions change in relation to wildland fire danger.

Day visitors Jane Packard, John Grafton and Olga Herbert picnicking near the visitor center after hiking to Bear Gulch. Photos by Carmel de Bertaut.

Pinnacles National Park busy during pandemic

Published 08/27/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Carmel de Bertaut

It’s open for day use and camping.

COLUMN: Tourism efforts are key to economic vitality in county

Published 08/02/2020
Community Contributor, Kollin Kosmicki

District 2 Supervisor candidate Kollin Kosmicki writes that enhanced tourism efforts should be at the forefront of economic development in San Benito County.

Pinnacles National Park. File photo by John Chadwell.

Pinnacles National Park increasing recreational access to east side of park

Published 06/06/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Campground remains open for visitors with existing reservations.

Pinnacles National Park Superintendent Blanca Alvarez Stransky. Photo by Carmel de Bertaut.

Pinnacles superintendent tells of her journey to San Benito

Published 03/04/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Carmel de Bertaut

Blanca Alvarez Stransky brings 34 years of parks experience.

COLUMN: It’s time to rename all of 25 as Pinnacles National Park Highway

Published 02/27/2020
Community Contributor, Kollin Kosmicki

District 2 supervisor candidate Kollin Kosmicki writes that San Benito County should rename all of Highway 25 as Pinnacles National Park Highway, and proposes the county start branding itself as "Home of Pinnacles National Park."

Photo provided by Pinnacles National Park.

Environment / Nature

Pinnacles National Park seeks interns for habitat restoration

Published 12/13/2019
Community Contributor, corbin gentzler

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

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