The Point Reyes National Seashore celebrated its first elephant seal birth of the season. Beach closures are in effect as colonies are forming for birthing and mating season.

Under the deal, 12 of 14 ranches in Point Reyes will cease operations and end their leases within 15 months in exchange for compensation, which is reported to be about $30 million.

“Tule elk will be managed as one herd in Point Reyes, and elk will be allowed to expand within the park.” According to the settlement agreement, reached Wednesday, the National Park Service will ...

After receiving more than 35,000 public comments, the National Park Service announced Monday that it would remove the controversial tule elk enclosure fence at Point Reyes National Seashore as ...