Devils Postpile National Monument News Release

July 31st, 2012 Contact: Jonathan Rees (760) 934-2289

UPCOMING WALKS AND CAMPFIRE PROGRAMS AT DEVILS POSTPILE

Ranger-led walk to Devils Postpile

This 1 hour, 1 mile walk includes topics such as wildlife, resource conservation, and the geology of the Devils Postpile formation. It begins every day at 11:00am at the Devils Postpile Ranger Station (shuttle stop #6).

Evening Campfire Programs

Join a ranger every Friday and Saturday night at 9:00pm for a 45 minute program about one of the many things that makes Devils Postpile such an amazing place. Meet at the Devils Postpile amphitheater next to the Ranger Station.

Upcoming Evening Programs:

Friday, August 3rd

The Trickster, The Tyrant, The Barking Dog

Learn about an amazing, intelligent and sometimes vilified creature: the Coyote!

Saturday, August 4th

Panning Out the Postpile

Join a ranger to learn about the life and times of prospectors in and around Devils Postpile National Monument.

Friday, August 10th

The Trickster, The Tyrant, The Barking Dog

Learn about an amazing, intelligent and sometimes vilified creature: the Coyote!

Saturday, August 11th

Panning Out the Postpile

Join a ranger to learn about the life and times of prospectors in and around Devils Postpile National Monument.

Astronomy Program: Wonders of the Night Sky Join a ranger on Monday, August 13th at 8:30pm to learn about the wonders of the night sky including the Perseid meteor Shower! Telescopes will be available for viewing celestial objects. Meet at the Minaret Vista.

For detailed program information call the Devils Postpile Ranger Station at (760) 934-2289.