I am a first generation undergraduate at San Francisco State University studying recreation, parks, and tourism. My passion for parks and open spaces has its roots planted in my childhood, where my family has spent quality time together playing and eating and enjoying each other’s company. As a family, we have participated in weddings, paddle outs, and family reunions in such places. On my own I have used these spaces to challenge my self, heal from tough transitions in my life, and reflect on who I am and what I’m doing in this universe.
This year’s national park experiences of 2015 have only enhanced the significance of national parks in my life. After a lovely day visiting a delectable bakery and shucking fresh oysters from Tomales Bay, my then-boyfriend asked my mother for my hand in marriage at Point Reyes National Seashore. It is here that my fiancé and I embarked upon the newest journey of our lives. This is definitely one of my most memorable experiences yet, and I am looking forward to becoming a steward for our national parks. #SFSU
Sincerely,
Point Reyes National Seashore
This seashore, established in 1962, is the only national seashore on the West Coast. It features windswept beaches, coastal cliffs and headlands, marine terraces, coastal uplands, salt marshes, estuaries, and coniferous forests. Located on the Point Reyes Peninsula, 40 miles northwest of San Francisco, the park encompasses about 71,070 acres, stretched across more than 80 miles of undeveloped coastline. Within the park, 32,730 acres are designated wilderness or potential wilderness, constituting one of the most accessible wilderness areas in the country, and the only marine wilderness (Drakes Estero) on the West Coast south of Alaska. The park harbors an astonishingly rich array of wildlife species, some found nowhere else on Earth.
State(s): California
Established: 1972
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Greetings from Point Reyes National Seashore
Time seemed to slow to a halt as I stepped onto the sands of Point Reyes National Seashore. Amidst the vibrant wildlife that thrived here, I found myself reflecting on a quote by Oscar Wilde, "Nothing can cure the soul but the senses, just as nothing can cure the senses…
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Greetings from Point Reyes National Seashore
Over the years our family explored the beauty of this park. We camped nearby, rode bikes on the Bear Valley Trail, had picnics on Pt. Reyes Beach, walked along Drakes Beach, fed seagulls, hiked on many trails out to the headlands. It was always a beautiful place to spend time…
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Greetings from Point Reyes National Seashore
On a recent visit to Point Reyes National Seashore with my family, we walked down to the Point Reyes lighthouse. It was a crisp winter day, but perfectly clear. The hike down was fairly easy and felt invigorating. While I had seen photographs of the lighthouse, I was truly amazed…
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