- State: CA
- NPCA Region: Pacific
- Est. Date: 1908
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Climate Change Threats
The jagged rocks at this park formed from the remains of an ancient volcano. This volcano used to be located about 200 miles south of its current location, but tectonic forces along the San Andreas Fault moved these rocks at a pace of a little more than half an inch per year over a period of 23 million years to what is now the national park. Today, these towering spires attract hikers and climbers, as well as falcons, golden eagles and California condors. The park also features grasslands, chaparral, forests and rare talus caves.
The Bee's Knees
Pinnacles is home to nearly 400 different types of bees, a higher density of bee species than any other known place in the world.
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Blog Post
9 Not-So-Cute Endangered Animals That Live in Our Parks
Celebrate Endangered Species Day with these curious critters
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Blog Post
Rock On: 11 Lesser-Known Geologic Wonders in National Parks
From mysterious gliding rocks in Death Valley to fossils of some of the most ancient life forms in Glacier, here are 11 lesser-known geologic wonders—including a few personal favorites from…
My Park Story
Greetings from Pinnacles National Park
My trip to Pinnacles was the first time in a long time I seized the opportunity to be out in nature, and I'm glad I had the chance. We spent the better part of our day on the main hiking trail up to the crest. We followed the trail at…
More about Pinnacles
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Read more about Learning to Fly
Podcast Episode Learning to Fly Raptors such as peregrine falcons and California condors made the endangered species list decades ago, but thanks in part to monitoring and recovery programs in national parks, things have been looking up.
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Read more about 9 Wildlife Success Stories
Blog Post 9 Wildlife Success Stories National parks provide critical habitat for a variety of animals—in some cases, they are the only places that threatened or endangered species have left to call home. If those species disappear from a part of the country, parks can play an important role in bringing them back. Here are nine animals that have been reintroduced to their native habitats in national parks.
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Read more about Getting the Lead Out
Magazine Article Getting the Lead Out Lead bullets still threaten the California condor, an icon at Pinnacles and Grand Canyon.
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Read more about New Law Elevates Pinnacles National Monument to Become 9th National Park in California
Press Release New Law Elevates Pinnacles National Monument to Become 9th National Park in California Statement by Neal Desai, Pacific Region Associate Director, National Parks Conservation Association
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