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. (340) 772-2021
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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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