The National Park Nobody Visits — Channel Islands

On my quest to visit all 63 U.S. National Parks, I have made it to Channel Islands. This marks Park #52 for me the final of the 9 California parks. Join me on an unforgettable adventure to Santa Cruz Island, part of the Channel Islands National Park off the coast of Los Angeles. In this episode, I take you through my journey in early May 2025, exploring the largest and most accessible island in the park. Learn about the island's history, including its ranching past, and discover the vibrant wildlife, including the charming island fox. I provide detailed insights on how to get there, what to expect, and the best spots to visit such as Scorpion Cove, Cavern Point, and Potato Harbor. Whether you're planning a day trip or a camping stay, find out everything you need to know for an enriching visit to Santa Cruz Island. Campsite reservations: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/ca... Island Packers Ferry: https://islandpackers.com/ 00:00 Discovering the Hidden Channel Islands 00:45 Exploring Santa Cruz Island 01:16 History and Accessibility of Santa Cruz Island 02:40 Booking Your Trip to Channel Islands 04:52 Journey to Santa Cruz Island 07:26 Wildlife Encounters on Santa Cruz Island 10:00 Hiking Adventures and Scenic Views 15:11 Reflections and Future National Park Visits Gear list: ------------------ Cameras- Sony a7cii - https://amzn.to/3AdyZUN Sony a7siii - https://amzn.to/3WA5zHN Sony A7IV: https://amzn.to/3yLSgf4 DJI Osmo Pocket 3: https://amzn.to/45b7Gpd Dji Mini 4 pro: https://amzn.to/3Krns5N Insta360: https://amzn.to/4mOUxL4 Lenses- Tamron 28-200: https://amzn.to/4bKpgCX Tamron 35-150 f2: https://amzn.to/3LT0wx0 Sony 16-25 2.8: https://amzn.to/3VBg5iV Sony 35 GM: https://amzn.to/4ciWHMx Vintage nikkor: https://amzn.to/3SAOhsQ Pro Mist filters: https://amzn.to/3Ai0rAM Accessories- Peak Design Travel Pack: https://amzn.to/3x8o25q Matador Speed Stash: https://www.matadorequipment.com/prod... Peak Design Travel Tripod: https://amzn.to/3RaNk9Y Falcam Camera clip: https://amzn.to/45fHQ3G Rode video micro: https://amzn.to/3AqbK9K DJI Mic 2: https://amzn.to/3yjYCCL DJI Mic 2 white: https://amzn.to/3Yv4O5q Koss Porta Pros: https://amzn.to/4dfyM1O ____________________________________________________________ My go to travel card - The Capital One Venture X: https://i.capitalone.com/JpiEUvECG For another great Personal Travel credit card get the Chase Sapphire Preferred here: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19... For a similar travel card for business I use the ink preferred and another great earner is the ink cash. https://www.referyourchasecard.com/21... Music provided my @themusicbed For great music, try muscled for free at this link: https://fm.pxf.io/evanfreetrial Christ follower | Adventurer | Vanlife | Airstreamer | Filmmaker | Drummer ------------ We're based on the mountain in Munford, Alabama and I travel worldwide often... I've had to opportunity to travel to ALL 50 STATES (+ PR & DC), around 30 countries and other far away places crafting stories and I'm here to share those adventures with you. Family Travel Blog - https://www.livemorecollective.com/blog MB01FXWPLTALWMD