Expedition Stories | Articles and Videos

5/10/2018

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5 Reasons to Visit Channel Islands National Park

Channel Islands National Park is one of America’s least-visited national parks, but there are plenty of reasons to go. Here, five highlights.

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1/31/2020

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Capturing the Channel Islands: A Remote & Remarkable National Park

The richly biodiverse Channel Islands National Park is a mere 70 miles off the coast of California—but venture there and you’ll find it feels like a world away.

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4/23/2021

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Channel Islands National Park: Fall 2021

Explore one of the hidden gems of South California, Channel Islands National Park, with Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic

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4/23/2021

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The Channel Islands: Rare Nature, Close to Home

One of the most biodiverse places on Earth is also one of America’s least visited national parks.

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4/18/2022

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Wild Personalities: Channel Islands Fox

Endemic to Southern California’s Channel Islands, this diminutive fox is found no other place in the world. Get to know this fast-moving, high-climbing mammal.

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An endemic Channel Island fox stops in front of some flowers

5/24/2022

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The Endemic Flora and Fauna of California's Channel Islands

Close to California’s coast but a world away, the Channel Islands are home to 145 endemic species that have developed in this isolated sanctuary. Discover some of these unique plants and animals and the conservation efforts that have kept them thriving.

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6/10/2024

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Expedition Spotlight: The Kelp Forests of the Channel Islands

In this Expedition Spotlight, learn about the Kelp Forests of the Channel Islands, an underwater city of biodiversity.

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12/19/2024

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Expedition Spotlight: The Torrey Pines of Santa Rosa Island

In this episode of Expedition Spotlight, learn about the Torrey Pines of Channel Islands National Park, some of the rarest pine trees in the world.