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National Parks -
Monuments - Wildlife Refuge
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
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Buck Island Reef National Monument was
established to preserve "one of the finest marine gardens in the
Caribbean Sea." The park is one of a few fully marine protected
areas in the National Park System. The 176-acre island and
surrounding coral reef ecosystem support a large variety of native
flora and fauna, including the hawksbill turtle and brown pelican.
Visitors to Buck Island can enjoy a leisurely swim in the crystal
clear waters, snorkeling or
SCUBA diving through the fantastic reef
to witness tropical marine life. At the eastern most point of the
reef is the famous underwater trail; both novice and expert snorkelers will enjoy the passages through the reef.
More info about Buck Island.
Half day and full day trips
to the island are available. |
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Christiansted National Historic Site
is located on the island of St Croix in the Virgin Islands. This
park has 5 preserved historic structures and interprets the Danish
economy and way of life in existence there from 1733 to 1917.
Explore this unique part of America's heritage! The
site is open from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.. daily. The museum is open
from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to
4:45 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays. The park is closed Thanksgiving
and Christmas Day. Adults - 16 and older $3 |
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Fort Frederik was constructed in the
mid-18th century by the Danish government to protect its interests
in the Caribbean and to defend the western end of Saint Croix
against incursion from other European powers and from pirate raids
and attacks from rival imperialist nations. It was named after
Frederick V of Denmark, who purchased the Danish West Indies in
1754.
Fort Frederik Museum has an admission fee of
$3.00 adults. Under age 16 admission is free. The museum is open on Saturdays
only during cruise ship visits. 8:00 a.m. until 4:00. |
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Point Udall
The eastern most point of the United States
East End, St. Croix
A sundial known as
the Millennium Monument was built above Point Udall for the New
Year's celebration in 2000 — it marks the azimuth of the first U.S.
sunrise of that year. There is no admission charge to for the
monument. |
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Salt River Bay is a living museum on St.
Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. It is a dynamic, tropical ecosystem with
Prehistoric and colonial-era archeological sites and ruins. It is
home to some of the largest mango forests in the Virgin Islands as
well as coral reefs and a submarine canyon. Experience the beauty,
sanctity and spirit of this place. Also known as
Columbus Landing. |
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Two miles of continuous
sandy beach, deep near shore water access and lack of fringing reef
provide ideal conditions and nesting habitat for leatherback sea
turtles.
Inland, coastal woodland plants dominate. Permanent and ephemeral
salt ponds with associated mangrove fringe provide habitat for a
variety of birds. Only open Sat. & Sun. |
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