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There are six national parks, monuments and historic sites spread across the three U.S. Virgin Islands. Depending on where you’re heading, you may catch amazingly biodiverse reefs in kaleidoscopic colors, outdoor adventures through lush forests or fascinating historical sites that highlight USVI’s complex past.
St. John
Covering over 11,500 acres across St. John, Virgin Islands National Park is home to dense forest, historical ruins and secluded beaches. Hike through tropical trails or ride horseback along old plantation roads while crossing landscapes once shaped by sugar cultivation and now reclaimed by nature.
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At Buck Island Reef National Monument, snorkel an underwater trail through coral gardens and schools of reef fish, sail over shallow turquoise waters or hike to panoramic views from the island’s ridge — all just off the coast of St. Croix.
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Wander through the 7-acre Christiansted National Historic Site, a waterfront wonder that exhibits the preserved architectural and political influence from European colonization in the Caribbean.
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Trace the island’s human history at Salt River Bay, where archaeological sites reveal the lives of the Taíno people and the only known landing of Christopher Columbus on a U.S. territory. Explore mangrove forests by kayak, walk past village remains or learn how this coastal preserve connects centuries of culture with rare ecological habitats.
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Just off the coast of St. Thomas, Hassel Island preserves the remains of 19th-century British and Danish fortifications. Walk among crumbling stone structures, maritime ruins and trails that offer a quiet escape with sweeping harbor views.
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Explore the protected waters off St. John where coral reefs, mangroves and seagrass beds support an incredible range of marine life. Snorkel through these vibrant underwater habitats or paddle along the shoreline for a closer look at this fragile ecosystem.
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