Me at Point Reyes with bull elephant seal in back “The world is not in your books and maps, it is out there.” -Gandalf Since moving to the Bay area, I have been suggested a plethora of places to explore. This beautiful state has much to offer...
Did you know most species of gulls can live up to 30 years? Or that Black-crowned Night-Herons and Snowy Egrets, were almost hunted to extinction for their plume feathers that were used as a hat accessory? One job of my internship here at Golden Gate is...
Snowy Egret found on Alcatraz photo from NPS According to the U.S Bureau of Labor, "Wildlife biologists study animals and other wildlife and how they interact with their ecosystems." In my humble opinion they do much more than this. Wildlife biologists help protect, conserve, educate, and...
Map of GGNRA photo cred: NPS When my plane first landed down in San Fransisco all I could think of was the saying from the Wizard of Oz movie "Toto, I have a feeling we're not in Kansas (Michigan) anymore". Golden Gate National Recreation Area is unlike...
(Cover photo: A neon sign that is well known and loved by Saginaw Natives; photo cred: WaymarkKing) Greetings! My name is Ana Arce, I am an intern with the Wildlife Team at Golden Gate National Recreation Area for the 2021-2022 season. I am excited to work alongside...