Channel Islands National Park

Channel Islands National Park

Channel Islands National Park



Location
: California
Size: 249,354 acres
Established: 1980

Activities: Hiking, backpacking, camping, bird watching, nature walks, wildlife viewing, stargazing, boating, kayaking, fishing, swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving.

General Information for Channel Islands


National Park Service
Provides information about the activities, facilities, natural features, wildlife, nearby attractions, and special events at Channel Islands National Park.

Park Vision - Channel Islands National Park
Discusses the park history, buildings, trails, and wildlife. Also provides facts on East Anacapa Island and the other islands.


Pictures of Channel Islands National Park


Photo File
Small collection of photos of Channel Islands National Park. Includes an image of the Island Fox.

Terra Galleria Photography
Presents a gallery of beautiful photos of this park.


Wildlife and Nature at Channel Islands


Bird Records for Channel Islands NP
Checklist of birds found in this park. Includes scientific names and common names.

Brown Pelicans in Channel Islands National Park
Discusses the decline of these birds and their recovery.

Mammal Records for Channel Islands NP
Checklist of mammals that inhabit Channel Islands National Park.

Channel Islands NP: Island Fox
Discusses the natural history, decline, and current status of the Island Fox.

Marine Mammal Checklist
Lists marine mammals found at Channel Islands NP and documents recent observations.

Plant Records for Channel Islands NP
Checklist of plants found at this park. Includes scientific names and common names.

Geology of Channel Islands National Park
Includes facts on the geology and wildlife of Anacapa Island, Santa Cruz Island, Santa Rosa Island, San Miguel Island, and Santa Barbara Island.


History of Channel Islands National Park


A Brief History of California's Channel Islands
Includes information about the native inhabitants, the Spanish era, the Mexican era, and the current period for the northern Channel Islands.

History of Channel Islands NP
Includes facts on the history and ecology of this park.


Channel Islands Weather and Map


Maps of Channel Island NP

All Islands (154K)
Anacapa Island (105K)
San Miguel Island (146K)
Santa Barbara Island (96K)
Santa Cruz Island (102K)
Santa Rosa Island (66K)