OAUSA Net - 9/10/15 - Channel Islands Adventure

DaveK · Post by **DaveK** » Mon Sep 07, 2015 10:23 pm

Our net this week will cover a very unique adventure to the Channel Islands National Park, with Don Davidson, W6KLE. The islands are located off the coast of Southern California and are a one of a kind adventure. The islands which Don Will discuss are Santa Rosa, Anacapa, and Santa Cruz. Here are a couple of excerpts from the National Park website (http://www.nps.gov/chis/index.htm):

Channel Islands National Park encompasses five islands and their ocean environment, preserving and protecting natural and cultural resources. Isolation over thousands of years has created unique animals, plants, and archeological resources found nowhere else on Earth and helped preserve a place where visitors can experience coastal southern California as it once was.

Santa Cruz Island is the perfect place for a one-day trip and short or long overnight camping trips. This is the easiest island to get to, has the best weather, and offers the most recreational activities. As with all the Channel Islands, visiting Santa Cruz Island is an exercise in preparation and self-reliance. Since there are no services on the islands, there are no remedies for poor planning once you have arrived.

Boat Transportation
Island Packers offers trips yearround. Travel time is one hour. Trips are either to Scorpion Anchorage or Prisoners Harbor. Landing is via a pier at both locations. More...

Goods and Services
There are no goods, services, or accommodations (lodging) available on the island. Visitors must bring all their own food and supplies. Public phones are not available.

We will be posting some of Don's pictures of this amazing place. Check back soon.