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    Why are the Channel Islands getting so popular?

    According to the National Park Service, visitors to the Channel Islands National Park increased by 13 percent in 2016. KCRW listener Anastasia Poland from Ventura wanted to know why.

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    KCRW placeholderBy Ted Mills • Aug 31, 2017 • 4m Listen

    According to the National Park Service, visitors to the Channel Islands National Park increased by 13 percent in 2016. KCRW listener Anastasia Poland from Ventura wanted to know why.

    What do you want to know more about your community? Ask your question here:

    Curious Coast is a project made possible by the supporters of KCRW and a grant from Antioch University Santa Barbara.

    Photo: Potato Harbor, Santa Cruz Island @ Channel Islands National Park, California (Daveynin)

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