Tag Archives: Channel Islands

Lone Woman of San Nicolas Island: A Female Robinson Crusoe (1897)

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Jack Elliott

Map of California coast showing Santa Barbara Channel Islands In 1835, a ship set sail from San Nicolas Island off the California coast, 78 nautical miles south by southeast of Santa Barbara, and headed for the mainland forcibly removing the … Continue reading →

Posted in Ventura County | Tagged Channel Islands, Chumash, History, Indians, Lone Woman San Nicolas, Native Americans, Nicoleno, Non-fiction, Writing | 4 Comments

Bald Eagle Webcams, Santa Barbara Channel Islands

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Jack Elliott

In 2010, thanks to restoration efforts and years of hard work and patience by conservationists, a record 15 bald eaglets hatched on the Santa Barbara Channel Islands. This milestone event included two chicks on Santa Rosa Island which was the … Continue reading →

Posted in Santa Barbara County | Tagged Bald Eagles, Birding, Birds, Channel Islands, Eagles, Nature, Raptors, Video, Webcams | 11 Comments

Channel Islands Surfboards Ad in Surfer Magazine (1975)

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Jack Elliott

An advertisement for Channel Islands Surfboards in Surfer Magazine volume 16 number 1 from 1975. Related Posts: Rick Sharp O’Neill Wetsuit Ad in Surfer Magazine (1975)