Changing of Seasons on the Pelican Trail
I close my eyes. Silence is all I hear between the far away drone of a ship’s motor and the nearby rustle of leaves as animals move about the dry grass. Somewhere, a Santa Cruz Island scrub jay calls to another as it leaps from the tip of a gnarled scrub oak. The sound of…
Embracing Responsible Tourism
It was late morning on September 23rd, and I was one of the Island Packer’s naturalists/crew, working with Captain Joe Honsey on the Island Adventure. We were heading to Santa Rosa Island and then continuing on with a wildlife cruise along the shoreline of San Miguel Island when we heard on the marine radio a…
Naturalist Blog
Island Packers is excited to announce our new blog! We are fortunate to have an incredibly talented and passionate group of naturalists on staff who can’t wait to share their knowledge and experiences at the Channel Islands. Stay tuned to read about current events, our favorite things to see or do while visiting, personal stories…