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Channel Islands National Park
Outdoor Activities
 

The islands not only offer a delightful break from the congestion and clamor of urban life, but also numerous outdoor activities—hiking, camping, snorkeling, kayaking, birdwatching, photography, or just relaxing to the soothing sounds of the natural world.

Please click on the links above to learn about outdoor activities within the park.

Visit the park's Visitor Services List for a complete list of authorized concessioners and commercial service operators who can help facilitate your outdoor activities within the park.

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Limiting Your Impact
Learn about regulations and guidelines that can help you protect park resources.
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1994 pygmy mammoth excavation, Santa Rosa Island  

Did You Know?
The world's most complete pygmy mammoth specimen was discovered on Santa Rosa Island in 1994. These miniature mammoths, only four to six feet tall, once roamed island grasslands and forests during the Pleistocene.

Last Updated: June 15, 2007 at 17:26 EST