National parks in US Virgin Islands

Four National Park Service units are scattered across St. Croix and St. John. They offer a range of protected places in the US Virgin Islands. Virgin Islands National Park on St. John is the centerpiece. It draws hikers, campers, and stargazers. Buck Island Reef National Monument off St. Croix rewards snorkelers and wildlife watchers; it's a short boat trip. On St. Croix, Christiansted National Historic Site provides guided tours of Danish colonial architecture. Salt River Bay combines indigenous and European history with an ecological preserve. These parks suit visitors who seek more than a resort stay. They can mix reef exploration, forest trails, and colonial history into one Caribbean trip.