SLO Reporter

U.S. Bureau of Land Management issued the following announcement on Nov. 13.

Starting Nov. 14, the Bakersfield Field Office will re-open the  Piedras Blancas Light Station to public tours. Tours will follow agency  and local county orders to implement COVID-19 protective measures. Tours  will be by reservation only and self-guided, providing the opportunity  to independently explore the light station along the scenic trail.  All  buildings remain closed; however, restrooms are available.  Reservations  can be made at www.piedrasblancas.org.

“Our staff and dedicated volunteers are excited to welcome back the  public to the light station,” said Ryan Cooper, Piedras Blancas Light  Station Manager. “Our tour has been redesigned to provide the greatest  safety to our volunteers, visitors and staff. We encourage visitors to  wear a mask and observe social distancing with those outside of your  immediate household.”

Volunteers will provide visitors a brief orientation and a brochure  that includes a trail map. The trail is a short half-mile mile walk  along coastal bluffs, offering sweeping ocean views of offshore rocks  inhabited by peregrine falcons and sea lions. Elephant seals can be seen  on the beach as they prepare for the winter birthing and breeding  season. Volunteers and staff will be available to answer questions and  provide information about the light station and local wildlife. 

All visitors are encouraged to bring binoculars, wear comfortable  shoes and layer clothing as the weather can change quickly at the light  station. The following protective measures are recommended to reduce the  spread of COVID-19:

• Practice social distancing by maintaining the length of one  harbor seal (6 feet) between you and people not in your household while  visiting the light station.
• Please wear a mask in addition to observing physical distancing  (except for those who are under age 2 or have trouble breathing).
• Wash your hands often and, while outdoors, use hand sanitizers. 
• Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.
• Most importantly, stay at home if you do not feel well.

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