- State: VI
- NPCA Region: Sun Coast
- Est. Date: 1956
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Idyllic white-sand beaches and crystal clear seas draw many visitors to Virgin Islands National Park each year – and what waits underwater is just as breathtaking. The park includes 5,650 acres of land beneath the ocean, including fragile coral gardens, beautiful seascapes, and resplendent ocean life.
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Wading In
My extended family has an abiding passion for St. John and Virgin Islands National Park. Could my first trip possibly live up to the hype?
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Greetings from Virgin Islands National Park
Virgin Islands National Park is already my third National Park, and I just turned two. Parks provide opportunities for brand new life experiences. It's not every day that I get to build sand castles in powdery white sand, see a grizzly taking a bath in a lake at Glacier NP,…
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Read more about Protect America's Coral Reefs from Irresponsible Development
NPCA at Work Protect America's Coral Reefs from Irresponsible Development Developers are looking to construct two different marinas in Coral Bay on St. John, US Virgin Islands, which is surrounded by the lands and waters of Virgin Islands National Park and Coral Reef National Monument.
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Read more about A Rebellion Reappraised
Magazine Article A Rebellion Reappraised A new plaque at Virgin Islands National Park commemorates a revolt that nearly succeeded in upending St. John’s slaveholding establishment.
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Read more about Position on H.R. 3025, regarding Virgin Islands National Park
Policy Update Position on H.R. 3025, regarding Virgin Islands National Park NPCA submitted the following position to members of the House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands ahead of a hearing scheduled for June 22, 2023.
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Read more about If You Build It, They Will Come
Blog Post If You Build It, They Will Come America’s favorite pastime — from one of baseball’s iconic professionals to its youngest players in the Caribbean — has a presence in several national park sites.
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Read more about Marine Programs in the Sun Coast Region
Resource Marine Programs in the Sun Coast Region NPCA’s Sun Coast Region approaches our marine work with an eye toward ecosystem conservation, restoration and resilience. We work strategically to identify, assess and proactively address the evolving threats to marine ecosystems and all species and resources within them.
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Read more about 7 Dream Destinations Worth Planning For
Blog Post 7 Dream Destinations Worth Planning For The pandemic is restricting travel for many people — but extra time stuck at home now could mean more extensive preparation for an epic park adventure when conditions are safe again.
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Read more about Position on H.R. 1992, H.R. 3008, H.R. 4731, and H.R. 5005
Policy Update Position on H.R. 1992, H.R. 3008, H.R. 4731, and H.R. 5005 NPCA submitted the following positions to the House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands ahead of a hearing scheduled for February 28, 2018.
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Read more about A Legacy Threatened
Report A Legacy Threatened NPCA's photo book shows the damage to parks caused by the 2017 hurricanes.
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Read more about Paradise Lost
Blog Post Paradise Lost As we continue to learn of the human toll and horrific damage caused by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, NPCA’s executive vice president offers her shock and sadness over one of the places hardest hit — and her deep concern for everyone affected.
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Read more about Beyond Yellowstone: 8 Unexpected Parks for Wildlife-Watching
Blog Post Beyond Yellowstone: 8 Unexpected Parks for Wildlife-Watching If you want to see wildlife, it’s hard to beat some of the largest, most popular parks in the country: Yellowstone, Glacier, Denali, Olympic, Great Smoky Mountains, and the Everglades are all winning choices. But what if you’ve already explored those parks and want to try something new—or just want to avoid the crowds? Here are eight less-visited parks that offer excellent and varied wildlife-watching opportunities.
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Read more about Center for State of the Parks: Virgin Islands National Park
Report Center for State of the Parks: Virgin Islands National Park Recognizing the significance of the natural and cultural resources found within Virgin Islands National Park and Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument, NPCA’s Center for State of the Parks assessed the current conditions of these resources.
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