Virgin Islands National Park

Virgin Islands National Park Studying Land Swap For School

A need for more educational facilities on the island of St. John has the National Park Service contemplating a land swap with the Territorial government of the U.S. Virgin Islands that would gain Virgin Islands National Park an 18-acre island.

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By Compiled From N... - March 29th, 2022 10:39am

National Park Service Opens Comment Period On Caneel Bay's Future

A high-end resort would return to Caneel Bay at Virgin Islands National Park under a proposal the National Park Service released Tuesday, and a mid-ranging lodging option also would be included in the package.

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By Compiled From N... - January 18th, 2022 12:45pm

National Park Service Exploring Future Of Caneel Bay At Virgin Islands National Park

Planners for the National Park Service are developing a framework for the role Caneel Bay should play at Virgin Islands National Park after the current contract for the resort there expires in September 2023.

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By Compiled From N... - November 23rd, 2021 1:45am

Rent A Villa, Help Friends Of Virgin Islands National Park Help The Park

When my wife and I visited Virgin Islands Island National Park some years ago, we rented a "villa." Basically, it was a beautiful home, much as you might find today via AirBnB or VRBO. Today you can do the same thing, and help Friends of Virgin Islands National Park in their support of the national park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 8th, 2021 1:45am

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Coral Disease Represents Ecological Crisis On Par With 1988 Yellowstone Fires

A disease that threatens an entire ecosystem lies below the surface of the sea – out of sight and out of mind.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 8th, 2021 12:01pm

Cleanup Of Hazardous Wastes At Caneel Bay Estimated To Cost $6 Million

Cleanup of hazardous wastes on the grounds of the Caneel Bay Resort at Virgin Islands National Park is estimated to cost $6 million, though additional studies are planned for the coming winter to ensure there are no other wastes that need to be removed from the grounds.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 22nd, 2021 2:00am

National Parks Quiz And Trivia #36: August Notables

Every month of the year has its own set of national park notables. August has seen the establishment not only of Lassen Volcanic, Virgin Islands, and Hawai’i Volcanoes national parks, but also the National Park Service and National Parks Traveler! So, this Quiz and Trivia piece is devoted to these August notables.

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By Rebecca Latson - August 20th, 2021 12:21pm

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National Park Service To Seek Competitive Bids To Operate Caneel Bay Resort

A competitive bid process will be used to find an operator for the beleaguered Caneel Bay Resort at Virgin Islands National Park, the National Park Service announced Tuesday.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 27th, 2021 2:10pm

Virgin Islands National Park | Walk Like An Octopus

Do octopuses walk? Or do they swim? Perhaps they just scoot along. Whatever, Caroline Rogers, a marine ecologist with the U.S. Geological Survey, spotted this one while snorkeling at Virgin Islands National Park.

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By NPT Staff - July 25th, 2021 8:50am

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Caneel Bay Resort Future On Hold Pending Environmental Cleanup

Hazardous wastes dotting the Caneel Bay Resort at Virgin Islands National Park have halted negotiations regarding the resort's future while the National Park Service focuses on cleanup and further testing.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 12th, 2021 1:45am

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