Virgin Islands National Parks Are Reopening After Hurricanes.
The Christiansted National Historic Site and Buck Island Reef National Monument on St. Croix, and Trunk Bay Beach at Virgin Islands National Park on the island of St. John have reopened following lengthy closures because of damage wrought on the parks by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, the U.S. Dept. of Interior (D.O.I.) announced. Before the storms, the territory’s national parks attracted more than a half a million visitors in 2016 and support 900 jobs in the community, according to the National Park Service. Visitors spent $70 million and helped support $34 million in labor and more than that in total economic output, according to U.S. Department of the Interior.
Great place to get intel on the island particularly places to eat and snorkel. Employee was very helpful. This stop is a good investment of your time.
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Awesome group of people who helped out after Hurricane Irma. Special shout out to Ms. Golda who is an Interpretor at the park and who helped out when people were evacuating after the storm.
Went on a really great free hike and snorkel led by one of the park rangers and a volunteer snorkel guide. The hike was interesting as she pointed out species as well as fish on the snorkel - we even spotted a moray eel which they said doesn't happen often!
Fill up your canteen and then take yourself on a hike through the national park. Or pay to go with these folks. They will taxi you to the top, then walk you down a trail and boat you back. It's a great little adventure but you must book well in advance...and pack a lunch. You'll get to see some bats and stuff.