Animals:

The Channel Islands are home to many marine lives like the Garibaldi, Giant Black Seabass. The Islands are also inhabited by terrestrial animals like the Island Fox and the Island Deer mouse. The animals are mostly herbivores and a few carnivores like the island fox.

Plants:

The Channel Islands are also home to rare plants like the Santa Rosa Island Manzanita, Island barberry, Island rushrose, Island malacothrix, and the sea-cliff bedstraw.

Directions:Starting from: Glen A. Wilson high school

1. Merge onto the CA-60 W2. Exit 1C and merge onto US-101 N toward Los Angeles3. Exit 64 for Victoria Ave toward Channel Island Harbor4. Continue until you reach Spinnaker Dr.

Destination: 1901 Spinnaker Dr Ventura, CA 93001The Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Park

History:The Channel Islands have a huge history, spanning more than 12,000 history of human existence. The Islands attracted many explorers, scientists, and historians in the old times. The Europeans reached the islands in the 16th century. The islands were also home to the Chumash tribe. Each island has a unique story to it. It was designated as a U.S National monument in April 26, 1938 and a National Biosphere Reserve in 1976

Fees & Reservations:

There isn’t any entrance fee to visit the park. But there’s a fifteen dollar fee for a camp sites. Camp reservations can be made ahead of time.

Things to Do:Things you can do at Channel Islands include kayaking, snorkeling, camping, hiking, birdwatching, backcountry camping, whale watching, and tidepooling.

Geographic Formations:The Channel Islands are surrounded by the vast Pacific Ocean. As a result, there is submarine volcanism near the islands. The islands are also home to sedimentary rocks, mostly made from sediment, deposits, and bones washed up from the ocean. There is also a kelp forest near the shores of the islands which are home to many marine life like the garibaldi and the spiny lobster. There are a lot of campsites and hiking trails across the islands, so hiking and camping are good ideas. Due to the erosion that happens on the island, there are sea cliffs and caves. The Painted cave on the Santa Cruz islands is the largest known sea cave.

Personal Opinion:I think that the Channel Islands National Park is a wonderful place with very rare creatures exclusive only to the islands. I think the park is worth seeing, and the activities seem fun to do. I think the best features are the geological features.

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