Channel Islands head shaper Britt Merrick details his experience working with North Shore standout Barron Mamiya and why the collaboration has been a success for both parties.

Channel Islands National Park is full of superlatives. By mileage, it is the closest national park to Los Angeles and its nearly 4 million residents. But Channel Islands is also one of the least-visited national parks in California and one of the most ...

You don’t have to stray far from the mainland to experience the joys of island life. From the Channel Islands and the bright blue seas of the Isles of Scilly to the rugged beauty of the Hebrides, here are some of our favourite destinations for an alternative escape.

Boat owners, paddleboarders and sunset photographers — consider yourselves warned. The official Instagram account for Channel Islands Harbor dropped a tongue-in-cheek “breaking news” post this

Logistics alone can be a challenge for those working in the Channel Islands National Park off Ventura. But a day at the office also comes with perks, from exploring a sun-speckled underwater kelp forest to ending a work day watching the sun dropping into ...

California’s least-visited national park is only three hours away from L.A.—and its beginner-friendly kayak tour offers wildlife sightings galore. “You’re doing great! Keep going!” My friends shouted words of encouragement as I struggled to ...

I like the mountains, not boats, which make me sick. Then came a chance to see the beautiful landscapes of California’s Channel Island National Park. New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming running events, and more near you. Your ...

When you think of California, you may think of places like Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Venice Beach, Silicon Valley, Napa Valley or San Francisco. But there’s another side to the Golden State you’ll find only off the coast: Channel Islands National Park.

Sitting just 20 miles off the French coast, the Channel Islands were vulnerable to attack and had no strategic importance to Britain. It was therefore decided that they should not be defended: the islands were demilitarised and the pre-war garrisons and ...