Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve uniquely
documents the human and natural Caribbean world from the earliest indigenous
settlements in the central Caribbean to their clash with seven different
colonial European powers to the present day.

Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve uniquely documents the human and natural Caribbean world from the earliest indigenous settlements in the central Caribbean to their clash with seven different colonial European powers to the present day.

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Salt River Bay National Historic Park and Ecological Preserve

The refuge hosts the largest nesting population of leatherback sea turtles
under US jurisdiction. Since 1981 Earthwatch volunteers have assisted in
translocating leatherback nests that are in erosion zones and providing a
presence to deter egg poaching. Over 350 leatherback nests may be laid during
the nesting season. In addition, hawksbill & green turtles nest on the refuge.
Sandy Point has the longest beach area in the US Virgin Islands. The peninsula
that forms the refuge has fairly stable geologic formations, but the beach is
highly dynamic. The salt pond that is partially contained within the refuge is
the largest in the US Virgin Islands. Plant diversity is low because of salt
stress. A deciduous forest is found on the refuge, however thorn woodland and
salt-tolerant vegetation dominates. A wide variety of seabirds, shorebirds and
songbirds use the refuge. This refuge is one of the few place you may find the
West Indian Flamingo. An important archeological site dating back to 800 AD is
on the refuge.

The refuge hosts the largest nesting population of leatherback sea turtles under US jurisdiction.  Since 1981 Earthwatch volunteers have assisted in translocating leatherback nests that are in erosion zones and providing a presence to deter egg poaching.  Over 350 leatherback nests may be laid during the nesting season.  In addition, hawksbill & green turtles nest on the refuge.  Sandy Point has the longest beach area in the US Virgin Islands.  The peninsula that forms the refuge has fairly stable geologic formations, but the beach is highly dynamic.  The salt pond that is partially contained within the refuge is the largest in the US Virgin Islands.  Plant diversity is low because of salt stress.  A deciduous forest is found on the refuge, however thorn woodland and salt-tolerant vegetation dominates.  A wide variety of seabirds, shorebirds and songbirds use the refuge. This refuge is one of the few place you may find the West Indian Flamingo.  An important archeological site dating back to 800 AD is on the refuge.

Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge

Christiansted National Historic Site was established in 1952 as the first unit
of the National Park Service in the Virgin Islands of the United States.
Covering over seven acres the park tells the stories about Danish economy and
ways of life, and the interactions of people in Europe, Africa, West Indies,
and North America during the Danish era of occupation of the Virgin Islands
(1734-1917).

Christiansted National Historic Site was established in 1952 as the first unit of the National Park Service in the Virgin Islands of the United States. Covering over seven acres the park tells the stories about Danish economy and ways of life, and the interactions of people in Europe, Africa, West Indies, and North America during the Danish era of occupation of the Virgin Islands (1734-1917).

Christiansted National Historic Site

Green Cay National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1977 to protect the
endangered St. Croix ground lizard. The refuge consists of the entire 14-acre
island of Green Cay. The refuge extends only to sea level and does not include
any of the submerged marine habitat, including coral reefs that surround the
island.

<p><span>Green Cay National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1977 to protect the endangered St. Croix ground lizard. The refuge consists of the entire 14-acre island of Green Cay. The refuge extends only to sea level and does not include any of the submerged marine habitat, including coral reefs that surround the island.</span></p>

Green Cay National Wildlife Refuge

Welcome to Buck Island Reef National Monument, called “the finest marine
garden in the Caribbean Sea” by President John F. Kennedy. Snorkel the famous
underwater trail, explore endangered elkhorn coral reefs. Hike the trails on
the 176-acre island to the observation platform for an unparallel view.
Discover a vibrant world above and beneath the waves in this Caribbean
paradise.

Welcome to Buck Island Reef National Monument, called “the finest marine garden in the Caribbean Sea” by President John F. Kennedy. Snorkel the famous underwater trail, explore endangered elkhorn coral reefs.  Hike the trails on the 176-acre island to the observation platform for an unparallel view.

Discover a vibrant world above and beneath the waves in this Caribbean paradise.

Salt River Bay National Historic Park and Ecological Preserve

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Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge

Christiansted National Historic Site

Green Cay National Wildlife Refuge

Buck Island Reef National Monument