The 1-year-old giant panda cub has drawn crowds and attention to the Smithsonian National Zoo. Giant panda cub Bao Bao licks the hand of zookeeper Marty Dearie during her weekly weigh-in at the Smithsonian National Zoo in May. Since the cub's birth on Aug. 23, 2013, the Washington D.C.-based exhibit has seen an uptick in visits â and the city a renewed sense of panda fandom.
Haystack Rock. The Rock is located near Cannon Beach on the North coast of Oregon, Haystack Rock is a unique monolith that attracts wildlife and tourists alike. Towering 235 feet over the beach, the Rock is home to nesting seabirds in the summer and marine invertebrates all year long.
Location/Directions. Fort Humboldt SHP is located just south of Eureka, California. Take Highland Avenue off Highway 101, travel East one block. From Oregon/Crescent City-Take 101 South to Highland Avenue in Eureka. From SF Bay Area-Take 101 North to Highland Avenue in Eureka. From Sacramento Area/Southern California-Take I-5 North to 299 and head Westbound to 101. Take 101 South to Highland Avenue.