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Airport in the Sky Celebrates 50 years!

Up until 1959, the Airport in the Sky was only available to those who leased land and facilities from the Santa Catalina Island Company. In October of that year, it all changed when 40 privately owned planes were flown in to start a new era for private pilots all over the world.
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Circumnavigate the island and hike the West End

Join the Catalina Island Conservancy Marineros on Saturday, August 29 for a trip around Catalina Island aboard the Catalina Classic Cruises Duchess departing from the Queen Mary in Long Beach, with a second embarkation point in Avalon.

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Guys Only! Conservancy camp out, work party.

Calling all of you guys who ask the Catalina Island Conservancy “What can I do to help?” Here’s a great opportunity for you to enjoy Catalina, meet other members of the Conservancy and help work on an important project Friday through Sunday, October 16, 17 and 18.

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Conservancy Ball Highlights Trans-Catalina Trail

Guests at the 14th Annual Catalina Island Conservancy Ball in the Avalon Casino Ballroom on Saturday, May 4, enjoyed an evening of music, fine-dining, dancing, and fun including some surprises as they celebrated the opening of the Trans-Catalina Trail. Themed “Take a Hike.” About 340 guests turned out in their formal-wear—including a few who [...]

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