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Information, Virgin Islands National Park
Explore Information in Virgin Islands National Park with grouped stops, trails, and related park places collected under the same planning theme.
Information Stops and Trip Ideas
Use this Information guide to compare the stops that belong together in Virgin Islands National Park, then decide which ones deserve map time or a saved trip stop.
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Basic Information
Fees & ReservationsVirgin Islands National Park is free, but there are fees for certain activities and accessing some areas of the park.
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Driving DirectionsMost visitors take a ferry from St. Thomas to Virgin Islands National Park.
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Cell Phone ServiceCell phones from all major carriers should work on most, if not all, of St. John.
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Backcountry InformationThere is little, if any, true backcountry in Virgin Islands National Park.
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WeatherThe tropical climate on St. John is great year-round; just plan carefully during hurricane season.
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AccessibilitySeveral spots, including beaches and trails, are accessible to people with mobility limitations.
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Activities
Auto TouringWith only two main routes through the park, it's easy to take a windshield tour of St. John.
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Activities
Ranger-Led ProgramsHiking the Reef Bay Trail with a park ranger is the most popular tour in the park.
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Learn About the Park
OverviewSt. John is considered one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean, and much credit for that can go to Laurance Rockefeller, a wealthy philanthropist who donated much of the land that now constitutes Virgin Islands National Park.
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Top EventsA paddling competition and a swimming race are the top events in the park.
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HistoryThe history of this island park starts far before Columbus arrived on local shores in 1493.
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Trees and PlantsFrom mangrove trees to moss, more than 800 plant species call this island home.
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WildlifeFrom coral colonies to migratory birds, there's plenty of animal life to see in the park.