 Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park has an active Guided Hikes, Junior Rangers, and Ranger Cubs programs through the summer months. A series of activities for the whole family. If you happen to be coming from another local campground or Inn, entrance to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park for the Campfire Program is FREE! When entering the park, let the Ranger at the kiosk know that you're there for the Campfire Program and they'll issue you an evening pass. Park day use fees apply for Nature Walks and daytime activities.
Be sure to check out the Calendar of Events for other music, arts, and activities going on in Big Sur. In addition to what is listed on this website, other websites list their own music and calendar of events. So be sure to check around on the web or while you're in Big Sur for entertainment that suits your fancy.
The campfire program has ended for the season. Please join us next Memorial Day weekend in 2010. Below are a few examples of the types of events available.
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Saturday, August 29th
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. “Morning with the Songbirds" Join Ventana Wildlife Society's- Big Sur Ornithology Lab and observe a bird banding demonstration, accompany staff on a visit to nets to remove birds. Park vehicles in the Andrew Molera State Park parking lot and walk back out past the kiosk and turn right down the gravel road 150 yards to the brown barn.
11:00 a.m. Birding with Bill - Come to Andrew Molera State park and discover the Birds of Big Sur. Bring water, layered clothing, sturdy shoes and hike through one of the richest riparian habitats in the area. Meet at the Andrew Molera State Park kiosk.
10:00 a.m. JUNIOR RANGERS –Ecology (children ages 7-12 only)
Come have some fun and learn about ecology and what makes up a healthy habitat. Meet Park Interpreter Sara for one hour of activities at the Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campground kiosk.
11:30 a.m. Ranger Cubs (ages 6 and under) Discover what plants need to grow and have some fun doing it. Children and parents join us for a short walk along the Big Sur River and a story. Meet Park Interpreter Sara at the Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campground kiosk.
1:00 p.m. Nature Walk “California Condors” Come down to Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park (11 miles south of Pfeiffer Big Sur S.P.) and meet Ranger Aaron for a 1/4 mile walk out to the McWay cove overlook. Find out about Condors in their natural habitat and hopefully see these magnificent birds in flight.
2:00 p.m. Nature Walk “Discovering Pfeiffer Falls” Meet Park Interpreter Sara for a moderate hike up the Valley View trail to the base of Pfeiffer Falls. This is a ¾ mile one-way walk to the waterfall ~45 minutes. Meet at the Nature Center.
Sunday, August 30th
9:00 a.m. Nature Walk: “Gear Shifts: Rapid Changes in Big Sur’s Terrain” Although best known for its beauty and scale, Big Sur offers a great diversity of plants, animals and climates. We will explore how and why Big Sur can feel so different in just a matter of minutes. Meet Park Interpreter Sara for this one and a half hour walk in front of the Big Sur Lodge Restaurant.
3:00 p.m. Nature Walk: “Big Sur through the Ages” Discover how natural and cultural forces have shaped the landscape and the people who have lived here. Visit John Pfeiffer's Homestead cabin, see some of the effects of recent fire activity and look for threatened Steelhead Rainbow Trout. Wear river shoes if you want to get wet. Meet Park Interpreter Sara at the green fire gate near Day Use Lot #3.
Saturday, September 5th
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. “Morning with the Songbirds" Join Ventana Wildlife Society's- Big Sur Ornithology Lab and observe a bird banding demonstration, accompany staff on a visit to nets to remove birds. Park vehicles in the Andrew Molera State Park parking lot and walk back out past the kiosk and turn right down the gravel road 150 yards to the brown barn.
11:00 a.m. Birding with Bill - Come to Andrew Molera State park and discover the Birds of Big Sur. Bring water, layered clothing, sturdy shoes and hike through one of the richest riparian habitats in the area. Meet at the Andrew Molera State Park kiosk.
10:00 a.m. JUNIOR RANGERS Geology Rocks (children ages 7-12 only)
Come have some fun discovering different types of rocks and how they are formed. Meet Park Interpreter Sara for one hour of activities at the Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campground kiosk.
11:30 a.m. Ranger Cubs (ages 6 and under)
Children and parents join us for a half hour of story telling, games and a short walk. Meet Park Interpreter Sara at the Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campground kiosk.
2:00 p.m. Nature Walk “Explore the Big Sur River” Meet Park Interpreter Sara at the Campground Kiosk for a look into the life of the Big Sur River. Discover who, and what lives here and see changes brought about by winters past. We will be walking in the river for this 1/2 hour walk, so wear water-shoes or shoes that can get wet.
Sunday September 6th
10:30 a.m. Children's Nature Walk: "Flower Power - The plants of Big Sur"- Join Sara for an hour of fun games, and a little walking. Discover the many plants of Big Sur and how they grow. All ages welcome, meet at the Campground Kiosk.
2:00 p.m. Nature Walk “Discovering Pfeiffer Falls” Meet Park Interpreter Sara for a moderate hike up the Valley View trail to the base of Pfeiffer Falls. This is a ¾ mile one-way walk to the waterfall ~45 minutes. Meet at the Nature Center.
Monday, September 7th
9:00 a.m. Nature Walk: “Gear Shifts: Rapid Changes in Big Sur’s Terrain” Although best known for its beauty and scale, Big Sur offers a great diversity of plants, animals and climates. We will explore how and why Big Sur can feel so different in just a matter of minutes. Meet Park Interpreter Sara for this one and a half hour walk in front of the Big Sur Lodge Restaurant.
Molera Ranch House Museum- What was life like in Big Sur before there were highways? Located at Andrew Molera State Park, the Ranch House is open for visitors Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
VWS Discovery Center– Operated by the Ventana Wildlife Society, you can see the exhibit “Bringing condors Home” and learn about the efforts to recover the birds to the wild. Located at Andrew Molera State Park open Friday-Sunday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Ernst Ewoldsen Nature Center- Located near the Pfeiffer Falls trailhead in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park is open for visitors Saturday through Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Come discover what lives here. |
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