Dear Friend of the National Parks,

Unique and wild, Channel Islands National Park serves as the perfect
getaway for a revitalizing experience of wilderness and wellness. Join
NPCA on a 5-day, 4-night small-ship cruise aboard the National
Geographic Venture as we set sail to this picturesque destination off
the Southern California coastline. We'll explore three of the
five islands which make up Channel Islands National Park, plus nearby
Catalina Island.
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Wild California Escape: Channel Islands National Park
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November 6-10, 2021

Trip highlights include:

* Kayak, stand-up paddleboard, hike or relax ashore and enjoy the
wild and remote island landscapes.

* See the last major light station built on the West Coast on the
striking Anacapa Island.

* Hike to one of only two naturally occurring Torrey pine groves
in the world.

* Catch a glimpse of the elusive fox species only found in the
Channel Islands.

* Learn how NPCA has worked to protect Channel Islands National
Park from threats.

Known as North America's Galápagos, the Channel Islands
and their surrounding waters provide habitat for more than 2,000
species of plants and animals, including 150 native species found
nowhere else in the world. See islands so magnificent that they were
protected as a national monument in 1938 and later became a national
park in 1980. NPCA has worked to remove ranching and hunting
operations on Santa Rosa Island, allowing native species to flourish
and providing the public with unhindered access to this beautifully
isolated place.

After setting sail from Los Angeles, we will explore East Anacapa
Island where you can enjoy a scenic hike to Anacapa Lighthouse or, for
a more relaxing option, explore Arch Rock via a rugged yet comfortable
small watercraft.

Next, we will visit beautiful Santa Rosa Island in Channel Islands
National Park. Here you will have your choice of activities, including
kayaking, hiking, or simply relaxing ashore and enjoying the birdlife
or watching for the Channel Island fox. You could also join our
naturalists for a more strenuous hike out to the base of the
island's Torrey pines, one of the world's rarest. Later,
end your day with a well-deserved sunset cocktail party.

From there, we'll head to Santa Catalina Island, where
you'll learn about its colorful history of smugglers and
gold-diggers and its transformation into a resort destination by
chewing gum tycoon William Wrigley, Jr. During your voyage, you will
hear from a Catalina Island Conservancy member who wll provide an
informative introduction to their work on the island.

Later in the day, the ship will arrive in Avalon Harbor, where
you'll have time to explore the city of Avalon, the
island's only incorporated city. Visit such landmarks as Avalon
Canyon, the Wrigley Monument, the Botanical Garden and the Catalina
Casino, built by Wrigley in 1929. Finally, we'll return to the
ship for a farewell dinner and celebrate your last evening at sea
under the stars.

Click here to download the full trip brochure (5 MB PDF) for pricing,
the day-by-day itinerary and other trip details:
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To reserve your spot today, contact me at 202-454-3305 or
[email protected]. Thank you for your support.

See you in the parks,

Jared Dial
Travel Program Manager



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