Santa Cruz Island Hiking Trails Close to Lower Loop Birding and Photography in Spring

Here are 3 great loops to hike that start and end right at Scorpion Ranch campground, Lower Loop, on Santa Cruz Island. Great opportunities for bird and landscape photography while exploring this island in the Channel Islands National Park. Plus some tips and tricks to make sure you plan for the weekend away from the mainland!

Backpacking Santa Cruz Island at CHANNEL ISLANDS National Park (Prisoners Harbor to Scorpion)
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Backpacking Santa Cruz Island at CHANNEL ISLANDS National Park (Prisoners Harbor to Scorpion)

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The Real Reason Putin Invaded Ukraine — Sir Bill Browder

Watch These Animals Being Freed For The First Time
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Watch These Animals Being Freed For The First Time

Photography After 60: The Heavy Gear Lies That Hurt Us
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Photography After 60: The Heavy Gear Lies That Hurt Us

Two Days In Channel Islands National Park - Santa Rosa Island Before the Fire
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Two Days In Channel Islands National Park - Santa Rosa Island Before the Fire

How People Live in Tristan | Dark Secrets of the World’s Most Isolated Island | 4K Documentary
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How People Live in Tristan | Dark Secrets of the World’s Most Isolated Island | 4K Documentary

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Music of Underwater Wonders + Relaxing Music - The Best 4K Sea Animals for Relaxation

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4 MINUTES ago: Voyager 1 Turned Around and Made a Discovery We Can't Explain

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OCEAN BIRDING—What's it like? 6 Lifers—RARITIES! San Diego California Pelagic August 2025

ONE Day at Channel Islands National Park- Santa Cruz Island -PLUS- Helpful Travel Info for You!
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ONE Day at Channel Islands National Park- Santa Cruz Island -PLUS- Helpful Travel Info for You!

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🦊🐳 Found NOWHERE ELSE on EARTH: Channel Islands National Park  | 51 Parks with the Newstates
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🦊🐳 Found NOWHERE ELSE on EARTH: Channel Islands National Park | 51 Parks with the Newstates

3 Days of Solo Backpacking Across Santa Cruz in Channel Islands National Park
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3 Days of Solo Backpacking Across Santa Cruz in Channel Islands National Park

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New Neon Jellyfish Aquarium • Healing of Stress, Anxiety and Depressive States • Goodbye Insomnia #1

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Lion vs Buffalo | Africa's Deadliest Battles | FULL EPISODE | Wildlife Documentary

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UNSEEN CHINA | Places That Look Impossible but Actually Exist

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CHANNEL ISLANDS SCORPION CANYON CAMPGROUND REVIEW
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CHANNEL ISLANDS SCORPION CANYON CAMPGROUND REVIEW

One of California's Most Beautiful Coastal Hikes | Bluff Trail & Morro Rock
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One of California's Most Beautiful Coastal Hikes | Bluff Trail & Morro Rock

Zion & Bryce Milky Way Stargazing | Best Locations, Timing & Moon Phases
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Zion & Bryce Milky Way Stargazing | Best Locations, Timing & Moon Phases