A Goal Within A Goal - Scorpion Ranch - Channel Islands National Park

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I have visited all the national parks in OR, WA and CA except for one! That one park was the Channel Islands National Park off the coast of California near Ventura. Today I was finally able to get down there and make the trip. So Happy!!
First, let me apologize for the pops and clicks in the sound. I was having a problem with my microphone and I didn't realize it until about a third of the way through my hike. It got so bad I was unable to use any sound from the time I left the visitor center to just past the first overlook. I usually like to chat a little during my hikes, but unfortunately those chats were just static.
I went to the most popular and visited island called Santa Cruz island. There is an old ranch there called Scorpion Ranch. I took the ferry boat to the island in the morning which was about 1 1/2 hour trip.
I did a fairly easy hike from the visitor center to Potato Harbor and back down through the campground to the dock. I had plenty of time to rest at Potato Harbor and eat a sandwich I had packed.
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I'm currently camped at Emma Wood State Park in Ventura, CA. This park is essentially a parking lot for RVs with very little space between rigs. but it was incredibly convenient for my trip to the island with some first come first serve spots.
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@AdventureswithJane 3 года назад

Absolutely superb! You have masterfully blended the scenes, the music, the narration, into the complete story. You are the best of the best! Thanks for being here. Safest of travels. 🙂 -- Mark

@Barbara-xh3ox 3 года назад

Bex your videos are great and beautiful! So glad you are back..your friends here worry when we don't see you for awhile!!! You seem like such a nice and down to earth person and I think your videos are the best. I am 68 don't know if I will ever get to go to the places you go but can travel to them thru your videos!!! My prayers are with you as you travel on your journeys!!! God Bless you!!!! Barbara

@joecuban8722 3 года назад

Hi !!!,,,bex. , glad you're visiting us a lot more !!😘💋👍

@TravelSmallLiveBig 3 года назад

That island was our backyard for 30+ years! We lived on our boat off and on in Ventura Harbor, just sold our boat last month and now we are in our Rpod 177 🤣 Fun Facts: my best friend & her brother own Island Packers - the company who took you out AND the boat that took you out - “Island Adventure”? I named that boat!!

@BexCatherder 3 года назад

Very interesting! The boat company seems to know what they were doing. Loved slowing down to see the wildlife. I have a very good friend in Ventura so I'll definitely be back.

@tthomas6013 3 года назад

Just Beautiful Bex! Beautiful 😎

@the_jangle 3 года назад

Great cinema! You have quite a flair for the art of editing. The smiles under the mask are the best.

@tedc3895 3 года назад

The dolphins were greeting Bex. Showing off for you.. You are blessed. I believe that.

@boitoiful 3 года назад

Thanks Bex for taking me on this stunning adventure in this peaceful place. J

@visitingyu3556 3 года назад

That casita has served you well.

@Karen-ov8lh 3 года назад

beautiful thank you

@thatgirljeeps 3 года назад

Great video as always! Those sea lions! 💕

@benzoverakers1877 3 года назад

Thanks for taking us along.

@lindacurrey2064 3 года назад

I glad your still around I really like your videos u are so funny and 😊 happy it nice to see some one enjoy what they do thinks. KY Linda

@msjsb1089 3 года назад

Nice...I'm going to have to go there to visit.

@sandracimonetti5307 3 года назад

Beautiful! Thank you Bex!

@aries74ism 3 года назад

I’m a recent new subscriber and have become completely entranced by your videos. Such an inspiration! I hope one day to follow in your footsteps.

@heathalee 3 года назад

Thank you so much- excellent! I really needed something like this today.

@edwardkenny2356 3 года назад

Very cool! 👍👍😁

@BeverlySapp 3 года назад

Another awesome video. I am in Florida and your style of story telling makes me feel like I was in California this morning as I watched your video.

@aairsick 3 года назад

Fun to see you on the boat! The Casita looked tiny next to the crowd at the campsite!

@joanpringle7407 3 года назад

It’s so nice to see you!

@oliviacessa4718 3 года назад

Hi Bex! Thanks for sharing! We will have to make a trip here! My husband misses your dinners! :-)

@pupcamper58 3 года назад

Beautiful place, beautiful video Bex! 👍🏻❤️

@HoodedMerganser1 3 года назад

Wow that a stunningly beautiful video, thank you

@pennylee6569 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing your awesome video see yah Bex Cat hugs always

@karenoster8291 3 года назад

Loved your Adventure today!! ❤

@garywalker7997 3 года назад

Just watched the Kings Canyon video. Very good Bex. Looking forward to Part 2. I want to explore Death Valley and the Sierra Nevadas. Maybe next year when my mobility gets better. In the meantime I’ll do it through your videos. Thank you. Be safe.

@patriciamartin1626 3 года назад

Hi from Tennessee. What a wonderful video. What beautiful views of the island. Thank you so much for sharing your journey. Have a fantastic day.

@lettuce001 3 года назад

Bex your videos are just beautiful,,,,you bring your viewers into the video as well,,,,have a nice day,,,,,

@awells683 3 года назад

Love This Place! & also really appreciate the way Your Narratives are always so informative & educational, I really appreciate all you share with us & Thank you for everything you do!

@dawncookie 3 года назад

What a beautiful place, one of your best videos Bex, thanks for taking us along!

@aleta5873 3 года назад

I thought the same thing. The best...

@joybird5495 3 года назад

Gorgeous! Thanks for taking us along.

@joannasarcamedes8191 3 года назад

you are a real down to earth person.

@MsCar2008 3 года назад

Bex you rock, you make the best videos. Always excited when you post. Enjoyed

@KellyKennedyRasile 3 года назад

Just beautiful, Bex.

@deltas4114 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing this lovely trip, so beautiful.

@gilbertarnold8666 3 года назад

Great video thank you!

@marccookson5409 3 года назад

Thank you so much for taking us on these adventures. Congrats on marking another park off your list. Such beautiful videos.

@tofu2383 3 года назад

Such a cool video, thank you. I love how you just chill and listen to the sounds. When I was younger I spent some time over there. Santa Cruz island and Santa Rosa island as well. I remember the silence. Thanks again Bex, you rock on girl !

@TangleF50 3 года назад

Was this or one of the Island named "Catalina" ?

@robertengstrom1183 3 года назад

Great adventure. Inspiring scenery. Hope to get the there soon.

@JC.Journey 3 года назад

What an epic adventure and so awesome that you've now visited all National Parks in OR, WA & CA. You documented visiting the last park on your list with a brilliant work of art. Take care.

@debrapottenger319 3 года назад

I always enjoy your awesome videography Bex! TY once again for taking us along to a beautiful place!!!😊😊😊

@TheHjkane 3 года назад

Bex, beautiful videography as always. I've spent many days at Santa Cruz and many days anchored at Scorpion and several of the other fine anchorages including dropping a lunch hook at Potato. Potato is not usually a good overnight anchorage as the wind can shift and put in a serious lee shore situation. It's a beautiful place though. Thanks again. I live in Ventura, and almost wish I had been out there so I could say hi. Keep up the great work.

@terribee9193 3 года назад

enjoyed your video visit. Love your videos especially the ones involving natural beauty and lakes and oceans. The music you chose was relaxing as well. ty for sharing it.

@maryv7495 3 года назад

Oh my, thank you for taking us with you. My health issues makes this an impossible trip for me. I feel almost as if I was there. Your eye for photography is a gift. Be well, Bex

@OlgaAlyce 3 года назад

My sister and her family have lived in Ventura for decades. I’ve visited there for decades and not once have I/we gone to the Channel Islands! Thanks for showing them to me.

@TravelSmallLiveBig 3 года назад

We have lived there for decades (off & on) too. Make a day trip on Island Packers a priority next time you come! It would be day you would never forget. We lived on a boat for 30 years and have been to those islands countless times. I have a couple of videos on our trips & trips on Island Packers too. Go!!!!

@christinemckay5949 3 года назад

Beautiful. Unspoilt xx

@BobtheTraveler-WD8NVN 3 года назад

Great Video,Bex !! I need to visit Channel Islands NP...

@davepalmetto 3 года назад

Have fun and take care and take it easy and enjoy it

@lindagolden9892 3 года назад

Such a wonderful adventure; glad you were able to complete your journey. 🛥

@justmona9647 3 года назад

I've been to many of the California National & State parks, but always wanted to go to the Channel Islands. Every trip out there I promise myself I'll make it this time but it never happens. Now I doubt seriously I will come back to California so when I saw your video I was excited because although I couldn't be there in person you gave a good accounting of the wonderfully natural Islands it all the special aspects of them I longed to see! Thanks for the great video Bex💖

@jeanninespinner2244 3 года назад

Great little journey there love seeing the dolphins in the water and then while you were on the peak of potato Bay it's just beautiful to be able to see through the water like that sounds like there's a lot of history there would have loved to take my time and browse around the place anyway Thank you for sharing.❣️✌️🌼🕊️

@edwardrichard5665 3 года назад

It is always interesting to watch your videos. You are free spirit. I am disabled and confined to my home basically but I love visiting these places precariously through your adventures. I wish you the best and will continue to follow your adventures..

@raccoonlittlebear6476 3 года назад

Seeing those dolphins was a special treat! That island was amazing. I just can't imagine how those ranchers herded those scorpions 🦂!?! Lol. Thank you for sharing your adventures, Bex!

@Hiker_who_Sews 3 года назад

Wonderful video! I'm from around those parts, so it was fun seeing you hike on some of the trails that I've hiked. I love my adopted home near Seattle, but sometimes I miss Ventura County.

@barbveenstra8625 3 года назад

Thanks so much for sharing Bex. So love your adventures!

@MacgyverSharon 3 года назад

Beautiful! Thanks ! ☮❤🕉

@rosacampos5701 3 года назад

Beautiful, I have never gone. Born n raised, still live in Oxnard. I have camped at Emma Wood. Happy to see you enjoy.

@TravelSmallLiveBig 3 года назад

Rosa - check out Island Packers - they run the boats out there. You can go to Prisoners Harbor a little further up the island - an amazing place to have a picnic and see the Santa Cruz Island fox. Actually I have a video on my channel showing the area, now that I think about it 🤣 anyway it would be an amazing day for you!

@cconstancemarie 3 года назад

I’ve been there twice. Camped there both times. It is a great place to go. So happy you went.

@laurajphillips 3 года назад

Beautiful!

@alexdiaz4181 3 года назад

Hello Laura, how are you doing today?

@catzcradle 3 года назад

Thank you😊 I've never been able to see that one before!

@trevordaniel61 3 года назад

Magical ..Bex .

@jorgieg1 3 года назад

Hi Bex! When I see beautiful videos of California, it makes me so proud that it’s my home state! Your videos are always just wonderful! You show us places, up close that most of us will never get the chance to see. Thank you so much!😘

@aleta5873 3 года назад

KathyG1--I thought the same thing(s)...

@kxrv6629 3 года назад

Quite a different video for you. Am used to you being in Red Rock Country. Love staying here backed up to the rocks, waves lapping right up to RV. Watching surfers and sunsets. Have been to Visitor Center but not the islands yet. I really want to go to Anacapa.

@KatrinaLPate 3 года назад

I spent a lot of time in California as a child, my step father was in the Navy so we spent a lot of time at sea ports. when he was on base we would go out on ship rides like the one you are on, I had a lot of fun.

@robertsmall1003 3 года назад

Awesome.

@cliff7199 3 года назад

When you pulled your mask down you have the biggest smile on your face!!!!💚💜💙

@KIMI-xt4eb 3 года назад

I live in the middle of New Mexico 87901 ..always welcome have land and hookup, but i grew up in San Luis Obispo CA, miss that area, be welland great videos and still love your giggle,

@szakbak 3 года назад

wow that was great hope you don't mind i shared it on my facebook page .love ventura.used to stay at mc grath state beach.its just south of where you take the ferry to the channel isldands. used to take the train up to oxnard then bike back to san diego..thanks for the great video..

@tomcaldwell5750 3 года назад

Wow, what an interesting adventure. The dolphins look like they are very close to front of the boat.What keep them from getting hit by the boat. Are they so fast that they can get out of the way in time.

@gail-sw9xg 3 года назад

Some of that old farm equipment looks painfully familiar!

@gregoryosborn9042 3 года назад

Thanks you reminded me of 10 years ago when my folks bought a 1952 wooden aussie racing yacht by the name or Nirvana a cutter rigged sloop and we sailed the sea of cortez ran into a pod of dolphin who raced us for better than a half hour near isla espirito santo en route to la Paz from punta mita it was a great couple weeks sailing I only miss some of the smells Out there :-)

@ftkinsella 3 года назад

I’m so jealous, you have visited so many parks and campgrounds. Have a wonderful day. ❤️🇨🇦❤️ Cheers!!!

@carolynnunes3922 3 года назад

You had me laughing while you were on the boat, the way you’d pull down your mask and smile for the camera... The views were breathtaking! I watch a channel called “Lady Hawk.“ She uploads videos that she edits from the 24/7 cameras that are installed at various nests...mainly about bald eagles, although she does the Royal albatrosses of New Zealand, and sometimes the California Condors at Big Sur. Uh-oh, I digress... Back to my point-there’s a mated pair of bald eagles on a Channel Island, and it’s unusual in that the nest is on a big boulder, and as the eaglet is learning to fly, it seems like a very precarious place because there’s cactus on one side and the ocean on the other and the camera at another angle! I love your videos, Bex! I live on Social Security disability, otherwise I would donate to you, because you deserve it! I look forward to your next video, Bex! God bless you! See you around, onward and upward bound

@TangleF50 3 года назад

. . . and how about the Albatross 15:20 ! 😀

@carolynnunes3922 3 года назад

TangleF50 I would NEVER forget the albatrosses, dearly beloved! I’m glad to meet another person who follows Ladyhawke. But if you look at my comment again. You will see that I have included the royal albatross of New Zealand... What I did omit/forgot are the golden eagles in Norway and Romania and there’s another place too, but at the moment I forget where... i’m having a senior moment. I am worried that I’m suffering from more than just me or forgetfulness. I’m slowly losing my memory!

@TangleF50 3 года назад

@@carolynnunes3922 OK Carolyn. First I haven't fallowed ladyhawke (yet) but I am a bird lover ! . . . and so I noticed the Albatross with their longest wingspan of all birds on earth ! As for your memory loss, there are safe & effective natural remedies that will solve that problem for you if used correctly. If you will email me I will happily advise you on those remedies ! Go to my YT Profile and find my email, OK ? 😀

@carolynnunes3922 3 года назад

TangleF50 I hope that you’ll check out Lady Hawks channel, and there’s also the southwest wildlife foundation, that rescues birds and releases them... I shall email you! 🙏Thank you! I have learned a lot about the royal albatrosses! After the eggs are laid, just before they’re ready to tip the eggshell, they are taken away in a dummy placed in the nest. Albatross take days to hatch, and too many of the chicks were dying of “fly strike.” That is when flies lay eggs and the maggots eat the chick before it can even fully hatch!😱 To prevent this from happening, every single egg is lovingly taken from its nest, incubated and hatched, and then they take away the dummy egg that they had put in the nest, and put the chick into the nest. Since the parents are gone for days in order to collect enough food in their tummies to come back and regurgitate it for their chick... The rangers what watch over the nests check the weight of every chick every week, to ensure that they are getting enough food to eat, and are in the proper weight range for their age... there are so many interesting facts to learn about the albatross! Thank you again for your offer of helping me with my memory. Perhaps you could help me with some other difficulties I have. I am on Social Security disability, and my body is failing me. I have a long list of physical problems. I am in constant pain of all varieties! I have burning pain, itching pain, stabbing pain, and dull aches... The quality of life for me is a steady downward spiral...nuff said!

@carolynnunes3922 3 года назад

TangleF50 I went to your homepage, and did not see an email address. You sure do have a long list of interesting, and to me, also some troubling channels that you watch! Black Sabbath?!? I watch Wonderhussy, too! So of all the channels you watch, the only ones I could see that we have in common are Bex Cat-herder, and Wonderhussy...I DID subscribe to your channel!

@rm-gh1co 3 года назад

We live in a beautiful world. thank you for sharing your experiences.

@ByGraceIGo 2 года назад

Wow I didn't know this place existed I mean I knew that there were some island off of California, but I think that that was Catalina Island. I might have heard of the Channel Islands, not quite sure. It's so reminds me of Cornwall England in the area where Doc Martin was filmed including the emerald looking water except for there's no buildings here. Wonderful and well done as usual! You sure get your exercise walking up and down hills and stuff!

@craftytraveler9238 3 года назад

Thanks for the video. The Channel Islands is on my bucket list. Beautiful scenery.

@kevnrob1 3 года назад

Another beautiful video, Bex. When were you there? Some family members camped there on May 28, 29 and 30. Would be a fun coincidence if you all were there at the same time.

@mykirbs2002 3 года назад

Beautiful place, I used Togo to Venture a lot to beat the heat.. we call those bugs Potato bugs.

@aleta5873 3 года назад

My friend called them "nina de tierra", baby of the earth.

@SL_BA 3 года назад

This is a beautifully made video. I know it took a lot of effort to make it. Loved the scenery and wildlife. I have been wanting to go to the Channel Islands for a while. This video just moved it up on the list. ~Scotty

@jeanier7185 3 года назад

Cool! You're in my neck of the woods! How did you manage to get a camping spot, every time I try it's booked up. Nice video, once again Bex.

@BexCatherder 3 года назад

They were still doing first come first serve because of the Covids. It's the only reason I was able to get a spot.

@jeanier7185 3 года назад

@@BexCatherder Oh right. Been looking for a Casita or Scamp like yours, since the Covids the prices have sky rocketed. So I'm just gonna camp in my CRV! Happy Travels Bex! :D

@exploringnewhites 3 года назад

The white stuff that looked like ash is diatomaceous earth. We went to Channel Islands, same island, same hike, even took the alternate way back like you did! I also did a video on out trip. Crazy how the bees had hives in the grown. I’d never seen that before. Looks like you also had beautiful weather! Isn’t the water beautiful? So blue!

@patsykluting-lucas3804 3 года назад

Bex I grew up '50-69 in Camarillo and spent summers on Ventura and Santa Barbara beaches.

@bcbconklin 3 года назад

Ancient skeleton found on those islands about 10k yrs old....great trip!

@xBryan 3 года назад

Congratulations on seeing all the parks what an accomplishment :)

@katmd405 3 года назад

Wow, Nex your in my city. Would have loved to have known you were here. Love your channel. I travel to all the beautiful sites through you. Have a great time!

@SmokeyMtnRobin 3 года назад

At 8:15, what were those critters? Btw, I have to say that yours is my favorite You Tube travel channel. Always interesting and beautiful views.

@3generations393 3 года назад

Congratulations Bex-where to next? Somewhere with cooler temps 🤞👍

@artbyrart 3 года назад

What a great place to visit. I hope you return and give us a video of an overnight stay. Thank you for your well made and entertaining videos.

@clapoutloudclapoutloud 3 года назад

The views from this island are unique and interesting. A sheep farm imagine. I would love to live on that island and I would never be bored with those views of the water. Plus the exercise daily would be there.

@jessicafuller9170 3 года назад

Ventura Highway in the sunshine:)

@jabreck1934 3 года назад

Just north is faria Beach. , above Santa Barbara there is Refugio, further up Jalama.

@marlenerein4198 3 года назад

Loved this video I'm an animal lover,the dolphins were amazing, music too! Please give name of songs thanks!

@nancybergeron4522 3 года назад

Hey Bex! Really been enjoying your vids. I can’t get out to climb the trails right now but love traveling too. If you ever come to Memphis, look me up and I’ll give you the grand tour.

@alexdiaz4181 3 года назад

Hello Nancy, howare you doing today?

@judithellison1638 3 года назад

Thank you. This is one park I doubt I'll ever get to.

@onrycodger 3 года назад

It sure looked like those bee's were having a ball. Two of them, LOL 😂

@DON-lt5yx 3 года назад

😁💕

@richspillman4191 3 года назад

The island is 22.1 miles from Ventura, standing at the shore a person 5 ft tall would see a horizon at 2.74 miles and 250ft of the island should be obscured by an imaginary bulge of earth curve if there was one, but with a good zoom camera, one can see the whole of the island...the surface of the ocean is flat. Nice adventure, beautiful park.

@tedc3895 3 года назад

Rich , you,need to do a little more homework.. Th e surface of the ocean is not. Flat...

@richspillman4191 3 года назад

@@tedc3895 I've been doing homework for the last three years, I've not found any evidence of bendy water. Look up taboo conspiracy III video "O Curvature, Where Art Thou? Re-uploaded" Flat water. The three oil rigs off the California coast are known as "The Black Swan" or a globe killer, impossible on a globe, works on a flat ocean. JTolan Media is using ifrared photography to cut thru mist and glare, he has taken photos that span 1200+ miles, with all this flat evidence the earth must be square? We can talk about pressure next to a vacuum sans container next time, that subject is always entertaining.

@Anchoress1 2 года назад

Looks fun but masking in the fresh sea air??

@rickanderson1398 3 года назад

What do you do to keep your home safe and secure, when your out and about for hours and hours at a time? Don't you worry? Just curious. Rick in Netarts, Oregon.