Tag: "Point Reyes"
One Whale's Tale
A rooftop is a long way from the deep blue sea, so when I learned that the skull of a juvenile minke whale was resting atop the California Academy of Sciences' living roof, my curiosity was piqued.
Post on Feb 13, 2012 by Helen Taylor from QUEST Northern California
Tidepooling Trip Planner
QUEST blogger Andrew Alden’s recent post about Bay Area Tides got me thinking about pulling on my rubber boots and heading out to the intertidal during an upcoming low tide. In the next few weeks, we’ll get some really low tides during daylight hours—a great opportunity to see the organisms that live on the narrow edge between the land and the ocean.
Post on Dec 05, 2011 by Jennifer Skene from QUEST Northern California
Local Cheese Makers Fear a Raw Deal
Pasteurization may kill microbes like e.coli, but, they say, it also kills a cheese’s terroir, the unique taste associated with a particular place.
Post on Feb 04, 2011 by Amy Standen
Greater Bay Area Geo-Attractions: Point Reyes National Seashore
Point Reyes National Seashore is not only a haven for birds and other wildlife but has a geologic story that is uniquely Californian. Learn about this area in the first in a series of posts highlighting the geology of the Bay Area's scenic landscapes.
Post on Sep 09, 2010 by Brian Romans
