Pinnacles announces spring ranger programs

Pinnacles National Park announced details on its spring ranger programs so people know what’s offered on their visits.

According to Pinnacles’ website, ranger programs offered in February include the following:

Sundays

Ranger on the Trail
10 a.m.-noon, Balconies Trail and Bear Gulch Cave Trail
Pinnacles website: “Join a ranger for an interactive drop-in program about the natural or cultural resources of the park.”

Nature Hike
At 10:30 a.m., meet in the Bear Gulch Day Use Area
Pinnacles website: “From birds to insects to wildflowers, Pinnacles is rich with biodiversity. Learn about one aspect of that diversity on this ranger-led hike. Bring your binoculars if you have them! 1-1.5 hours”

Prewett Point Hike
At 2 p.m., meet at the West Visitor Contact Station.
Pinnacles website: “Learn about the unique geology of Pinnacles on this easy wheelchair-accessible hike. 1-1.5 hours”

Condor Talk
At 2 p.m., meet in the Bear Gulch Day Use Area.
Pinnacles website: “Discover the majesty of these enormous, endangered birds and learn about their incredible comeback. 30 minutes.”

Wednesdays

Night Hike
7 p.m.: Location will be provided upon registration.
Pinnacles website: “When the sun goes down at Pinnacles, a new side of the park emerges. Red flashlights recommended. Space is limited. TO GUARANTEE YOUR SPOT, register online at www.pinnaclesfoundation.org.”

Fridays

Evening Program
7 p.m..: Pinnacles Campground Amphitheater
Pinnacles website: “Topics vary; see Visitor Center for a schedule of this week’s programs.”

Saturdays

Ranger on the Trail
10 a.m.-noon, Balconies Trail and Bear Gulch Cave Trail
Pinnacles: “Join a ranger for an interactive drop-in program about the natural or cultural resources of the park.”

El Regreso del Cóndor
At 2 p.m., meet at the West Visitor Contact Station.
Pinnacles website: “Ven a oír una platica de los cóndores que se encuentran en esta area. Aprende de este pájaro increíble y por que es importante. 30 minutos.”

Condor Talk
At 2 p.m., meet in the Bear Gulch Day Use Area.
Pinnacles website: “Discover the majesty of these enormous, endangered birds and learn about their incredible comeback. 30 minutes.”

Evening Program
7 p.m.: Pinnacles Campground Amphitheater
Pinnacles website: “Topics vary; see Visitor Center for a schedule of this week’s programs.”