While Pinnacles National Park is one of the least sought-out NPS-protected areas in the country, welcoming only 354,076 visitors in 2024, the volcanic wonderland is the perfect destination for wildlife lovers. Pinnacles National Park is home to endangered wildlife and the famed California condors , the largest bird in North America. Similar to Acadia National Park, one of the best places to spot bald eagles , Pinnacles is the premier spot to see another raptor: the magnificent California condor.

Pinnacles National Park is named for its distinct spire rock formations, the result of a series of volcanic eruptions around 23 million years ago and subsequent years of water and wind erosion. Along with deep canyons, these striking pinnacles form a unique rocky terrain that provides habitats

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