Natural Resource Condition Assessments for Virgin Islands National Park

Francis Bay, Virgin Islands National Park.
Francis Bay, Virgin Islands National Park.

Photo courtesy of Parnicza/NPS

Virgin Islands National Park is located on the island of St. John, the smallest of the three U.S. Virgin Islands. At 7,259 acres, plus another 5,650 acres of adjacent submerged lands, the park comprises almost two-thirds of the island. The park is known for its coral reefs, white-sand beaches, and tropical forests. It also includes relics of sugar plantation sites from the Danish Colonial period, during which enslaved Africans were brought over to work the fields. In addition to learning the history of the island, visitors to the park snorkel, scuba dive, sail, kayak, and hike.

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Last updated: July 19, 2024

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