As ancient as it is stunning and mysterious, the night sky is surely one of humanity's oldest sources of wonder. Join Kathryn Daskal, a retired ranger for the National Park Service, to explore the resplendent night sky on a dark, moonless night. Kathryn will delve into the science of astronomy,... Read more »

July is one of the most anticipated months for shorebird migration. Along China Camp Beach, we’ll be on the lookout for assorted shorebirds, such as marbled godwits (shown here), plus belted kingfishers and Western and least sandpipers. We’ll also be on the lookout for a variety of duck species, as well... Read more »

Is your pint-size explorer always turning over rocks, making discoveries, and asking questions? Then he or she will love this mini-adventure, a kid-friendly ramble around our campground. Along the way, we will keep an eye out for baby animals and their homes, such as white-tailed deer fawns and turkey chicks,... Read more »

Join a lively, engaging, and interactive presentation about the history of China Camp. As a program participant, you’ll get the chance to join in the fun, taking on a speaking role as part of the experience. Bring your own fixings for s’mores after the presentation (we’ll bring stakes for roasting... Read more »

In this month’s fascinating book, Other Minds: The Octopus, the Sea, and the Deep Origins of Consciousness, author Peter Godfrey-Smith tells a bold new story of how subjective experience crept into being—how nature became aware of itself. The book's story largely occurs in the ocean, where animals first appeared. Tracking the mind’s fitful development, and focusing... Read more »