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America’s National Parks

Puzzle 63 · California · Page 89 in print

Channel Islands

In the Chumash language, ‘anyapax is the word for Anacapa. It means “mirage” or “illusion,” for the atmospheric effects that sometimes distort the island’s appearance when it is seen from the mainland.

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Overlook looking out onto harbor with dock

Prisoners Harbor on Santa Cruz Island.

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rolling hills covered with grass

Grass-covered hills on Santa Rosa Island.

NPS photo by Justin Tweet. · Public domain (U.S. federal government work) · Original record
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The words

  1. Anacapa

    Anacapa Island, one of the five islands protected by Channel Islands National Park.

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  2. Cabrillo

    Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, the explorer who reached San Miguel Island in 1542.

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  3. Chumash

    The Chumash people, whose homeland includes Limuw, now called Santa Cruz Island.

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  4. Coreopsis

    Coreopsis, the island tree sunflower with bright yellow flowers.

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  5. Garibaldi

    The garibaldi, the orange fish seen in Anacapa's kelp forests.

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  6. Island Fox

    The island fox, the small native fox endemic to six Channel Islands.

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  7. Kelp Forest

    The kelp forest, the marine habitat surrounding Anacapa Island.

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  8. Painted Cave

    Painted Cave, the sea cave on Santa Cruz Island's northwest coast.

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  9. Pygmy Mammoth

    The pygmy mammoth, the extinct small mammoth whose fossil bones occur on the islands.

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  10. San Miguel

    San Miguel Island, one of the five islands protected by Channel Islands National Park.

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  11. Santa Barbara

    Santa Barbara Island, one of the five islands protected by Channel Islands National Park.

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  12. Santa Cruz

    Santa Cruz Island, one of the five islands protected by Channel Islands National Park.

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  13. Scrub-Jay

    The island scrub-jay, the bird found only on Santa Cruz Island.

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  14. Tomol

    A tomol, the Chumash plank canoe traditionally used for hunting, fishing and trade between the islands and mainland.

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  15. Torrey Pine

    The Santa Rosa Island Torrey pine, the rare island subspecies native to Santa Rosa Island.

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Sources

  1. California: Channel Islands National ParkNational Park Service
  2. Chumash Tomol Crossing - Channel Islands National ParkNational Park Service
  3. Anacapa Island — 'anyapaxNational Park Service
  4. Island FoxNational Park Service
  5. Santa Cruz Island — limuwNational Park Service
  6. Initial Assessment Indicates Potential for 80% Mortality Among Rare Torrey Pines Following Santa Rosa Island Fire - Channel Islands National ParkNational Park Service

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