We had no idea that the day we landed on Catalina Island would be so historic around the world! And we didn't think we'd spend so much time watching late night TV last Sunday, May 1, 2011.
But enough of world events.
About one million people visit Catalina every year.
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The island can get very dry. Here's a reminder of a devastating fire that...
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This dramatic photo shows how close the fire came down the hill to...
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Some of Catalina's bison. They originally were brought over to star in an...
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In the 1920's, 14 bison were brought over to the island for the...
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Some of the many kinds of cactus seen all around the island. Most of...
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They say the Island Fox is very shy. Could be - this is the only one we could...
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The hottest new attraction for tourists here is the zip line that carries you...
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And way down there is where you wind up. No, thanks ...
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Toward the end of the tour, we had another look at the most...
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There's a beautifully refurbished theater inside, showing movies on a...
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Now onto the submarine, and down the stairs to get a view below the surface.
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Our narrator down below.
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There's an underwater forest of kelp here in the bay that grows a foot or...
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But the fish are what we came to see.
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Lots and lots of fish swimming by our windows.
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Most of these fish are edible, but they're protected here in Lover's...
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Oh, oh. There's a cruise ship out there ... so we can expect to...
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The Carnival cruise ship tendering its passengers ashore. And there's our...
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Behind this archway was a wonderful collection of shops and restaurants....
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Time for another fine fish lunch.
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Shrimp, crabs, scallops. Mmmm!
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As you see, the islanders here are a friendly bunch...
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And then it was time to leave. We'll be back in Dana Point by 7pm....
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Back to Dana Point. The famous Headlands are right behind the sailboat....
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Just to the left of the boat are the yellow buildings of the famous...
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