Expedition Stories

5 Reasons to Visit Channel Islands National Park

California Coast Adventures: San Francisco to Monterey Bay and Beyond

Capturing the Channel Islands: A Remote & Remarkable National Park

Channel Islands National Park: Fall 2021

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.

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.

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.