For the first time in 150 years, Point Reyes will be almost empty of commercial ranching. Nearly every historic ranch will close, leaving one beef operation on the peninsula. All of the dairies will ...

Farms along the seashore produce roughly 20% of Marin’s agricultural products — including cheese, milk, eggs and meats — according to the Point Reyes Seashore Ranchers Association.

On an unusually warm winter afternoon, dairy cattle cool off in a stock pond near Drakes Beach Road at Point Reyes National Seashore Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat file) ...

Point Reyes seashore stakeholders await Trump administration’s stance on end of ranching in park Several efforts that could upend the deal to end most ranching are moving forward in D.C. and beyond.

On an unusually warm winter afternoon, dairy cattle cool off in a stock pond near Drakes Beach Road at Point Reyes National Seashore, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat) ...

Where to Stay: After a day spent exploring the National Park, head back to Korakia Pensione in nearby Palm Springs for a one-of-a-kind retreat complete with vibrant florals around every corner.

Marine ecologist Sarah Codde studies elephant seals at Drakes Beach in Point Reyes National Seashore. This story aired in the March 6, 2025 episode of Crosscurrents. Right now, tens of thousands of ...

Read our series on Point Reyes National Seashore farmworkers A ranch hand moves dairy cattle in for afternoon milking at Spaletta Dairy at Point Reyes National Seashore, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024.

Drakes Beach in the Point Reyes National Seashore is temporarily closed to accommodate elephant seals that have set up camp for the breeding season. The annual ritual has brought at least 30 males ...

DON’T FENCE ME IN: Just as the tule elk of the Point Reyes National Seashore are allowed to roam free, they’re fenced back in — at least temporarily.