Channel Islands National Park is home to five beautiful islands, isolated from the busy world of the mainland. These islands harbor unique and endangered wildlife, such as the island fox, harbor seals, and bald eagles. Diverse habitats exist on these nearby islands and are able to thrive due to lack of outside disturbance. The Channel Islands offer a unique chance to connect with nature in a place that seems so distant from the cities that it is just a few hours away from. Each island offers their own unique habitats and views. You can choose to spend the day hiking to the higher peaks of some mountains to look out across the vast ocean or spend your time along the shore tide-pooling. If you're feeling more adventurous you can kayak around the island or even snorkel through kelp beds which feature a myriad of aquatic species.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
