Pinnacles National Monument in San Benito County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2011
1. Return to Condor Crags Marker
The rocky spires of Condor Crags are seen rising above you, named by those who once saw California condors soaring over these lofty formations. In 2003, Pinnacles National Monument became part of a cooperative program to restore these endangered birds back to their wild, ancestral home. The program's goal is to reestablish a wild, self-sustaining population of condors.
The high rocks of Pinnacles National Monument were historically used as nest and roost sites for condors. As the recovery program increases the number of wild-living condors, these rocky areas will once again be home to this huge soaring bird.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment. A significant historical year for this entry is 2003.
Location. 36° 29.499′ N, 121° 12.532′ W. Marker is in Pinnacles National Monument, California, in San Benito County. Marker is about 300 feet NNE of the Chaparral Ranger Station, in the west Pinnacles, off California Route 146. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Paicines CA 95043, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Climbing at Pinnacles National Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); One Voice Murals Project
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Also see . . . Pinnacles National Monument. (Submitted on March 24, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2011
2. Return to Condor Crags Marker
Crags in background
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2011
3. Return to Condor Crags Marker Detail
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2011
4. Cloud-covered Condor Crags
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 715 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 24, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
