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A Trip Beyond the Seashore Kayakers explore the Channel Islands National Park and Marine Sanctuary Embark on an adventure of your own with Channel Islands Outﬁtters. O n the surface, there are hundreds of reasons to explore the Santa Barbara coastline and the Channel Islands - and thousands more beneath it. 70 APRIL 2014 usairwaysmag.com maritime history. And though CIO promises an unforgettable recreational experience on the sanctuary, their mission extends beyond that. "We donate one percent of our gross sales," says cofounder and CEO Garrett Ritter Kababik. "By going on adventures with us, a portion of your fee directly beneﬁts organizations that protect these special bodies of water." Recently, CIO partnered with organizations that include the marine sanctuary and Santa Barbara Channelkeeper to raise awareness about MPAs. "The more that people can connect on a personal level with the environment, the more likely they are to become stewards," says Ben Pitterle, Channelkeeper Watershed and Marine Program Director. "Local eco-tour businesses like CIO provide opportunities to educate and engage the community about marine conservation while also supporting our local economy." PHOTOS COURTESY OF CHANNEL ISLANDS OUTFITTERS 117 B Harbor Way Santa Barbara, CA 805.899.4925 channelislandso.com But you really need only one: Every snorkeling or kayaking adventure led by Channel Islands Outﬁtters (CIO), a certiﬁed Beneﬁt Corporation, contributes to the preservation of the incredible Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). Just 20 miles off the Santa Barbara coast, adventure seekers will ﬁnd the Channel Islands National Park and Marine Sanctuary. Like many MPAs, this biologically diverse archipelago is home to whales, dolphins, seals, seabirds, kelp forests, and a variety of plants, and a rich BY COURTNEY LUDDEN http://www.channelislandso.com http://www.channelislandso.com http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - April 2014

Table of Contents
Perspective: CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know
Hot Spots: Bars and Restaurants with a View
Connections: Everybody's Business
Golf: Michigan
Gatherings: Grandover Resort, North Carolina
Gear Up: Travel Gear
Style Spotlight: Derby Duds
Great Escapes: Paladium Resorts
Great Tastes: Bonefish Grill
Travel Feature: Highway 30A, Florida
US Airways Feature: oneworld alliance
Make-A-Wish
Charlotte USA
Best of Living: Reef Residences
Santa Barbara: Culture Redefined
Best of Health: Miami Beach Foot & Ankle Surgery
Must Read: The Critical First Years of Your Professional Life
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Audio Entertainment
Video Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
oneworld alliance
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - April 2014