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50 things you can do on St Croix to celebrate Earth Day every day of the year!

April 22, 2020

50 things to do for earth day

Some of these options may not be available at this very moment due to the COVID-19 situation. But, you can still virtually vacation at some of these spots on our website or take the time to plan your next St Croix Adventure. We’ll see you soon on our shores! Snorkel the only fuel it requires […]

April 22, 2020 Filed Under: coral reef, Family Fun, Island Life, Marine Conservation, Scuba, Travel Tips, Vacation Tips

Sunscreen and Coral Reefs in the VI

May 23, 2019

Call me an optimist, but I’ve always believed that people are inherently good and want to do the right thing when they are informed and educated. In today’s world we are bombarded with information, much of it conflicting and that can lead to confusion and complacency. Having lived through the catastrophic Hurricane season of 2017 […]

May 23, 2019 Filed Under: coral reef, Featured, Island Life, Marine Conservation, Nature Conservation, Vacation Tips

Earth Day on St Croix: 5 Ways to Make a Difference

April 22, 2019

Every Day is Earth Day on St Croix

Born in 1970 (like me!) Earth Day is celebrated each year on April 22nd. Things have come a long way since I was a child, but with the effects of climate change becoming more and more evident, there is still a long way to go in helping Mother Earth. Here on St Croix where its […]

April 22, 2019 Filed Under: coral reef, Featured, Island Life, Marine Conservation, Nature Conservation

St Croix Summer Lovin: Sea Turtle Nesting Season

June 14, 2017

Sea Turtle Nesting Season on St Croix

Summer on St Croix means that things slow down just a little, mangoes are dripping from the trees and sea turtles are getting frisky off shore. It’s sea turtle nesting season. Three out of 7 species of endangered sea turtles can be found nesting on our shores in the summer and early fall: Leatherback, Green […]

June 14, 2017 Filed Under: coral reef, Featured, Marine Conservation, Nature Conservation, Travel Tips, Vacation Tips

Best Snorkeling on St Croix and the Virgin Islands

May 24, 2016

Best Snorkeling St Croix Virgin Islands

Part of the allure of St Croix and the US Virgin Islands is the underwater marine life abundant off of our shores. You don’t have to be a certified PADI Scuba diver to experience these wonders. The Virgin Islands are surrounded by coral reefs that can be explored by snorkeling. Teeming with life, St Croix […]

May 24, 2016 Filed Under: coral reef, Family Fun, Featured, Marine Conservation, Nature Conservation, St Croix Watersports, Travel Tips, Vacation Tips

Sunscreens a Threat to Coral Reefs

October 21, 2015

Three-quarters of St Croix is surrounded by the largest living barrier reef in the Caribbean. And then we have the incredible reefs just off shore surrounding Buck Reef National Monument. These reefs provide homes for a myriad of plants and animals, including the colorful fish we love to see snorkeling and endangered sea turtles. Our community […]

October 21, 2015 Filed Under: Beaches, Buck Island, coral reef, Family Fun, Featured, Island Life, Marine Conservation, Nature Conservation, Snorkel Gear, swimwear, Travel Tips

The Ultimate 5 Day St Croix Experience

June 15, 2014

So, I have friends from High School coming to the island for the first time later next week. Of course, I want to show them the very best that St Croix has to offer, so I’ve put together the ultimate St Croix Itinerary to make sure they see the island, experience the culture and go […]

June 15, 2014 Filed Under: Beaches, Buck Island, Eco-friendly, Eco-Tour, Featured, Hiking, Horseback Riding, lionfish, Photography, Rum, Shop St Croix, St Croix Events, St Croix Food and Wine, St Croix Watersports, Travel Tips, Vacation Tips, Watersports Tagged With: itinerary, St Croix, vacation

Saving OUR Buck Island: Vote Plan A

March 22, 2012

NPS BUI Plan B Red Zone

I consider myself truly blessed to have grown up in a family who valued the great outdoors.  As a child, I was exposed to the peaceful, sprawling prairies of Manitoba, Canada; the majestic mountains of British Columbia, Canada; and the historic New England Coastline. With parents and grandparents who took me camping, hiking and exploring, […]

March 22, 2012 Filed Under: Beaches, Boating, Buck Island, coral reef, Eco-friendly, Eco-Tour, Family Fun, Featured, Island Life, St Croix Events, St Croix Watersports, Watersports Tagged With: beaches, Buck Island, Buck Island National Park, buck island reef national monument, crucian heritage, Island Life, St Croix, St Croix Beaches, What to do on St Croix

Alien Invaders :: Lionfish, Alien Predators of the Reef

January 5, 2012

Invasive. Poisonous. Devastating. Got your attention didn’t I?! Well these aliens in our waters are no joke. Lionfish are native to Indo-Pacific  waters where they are kept in check by their natural environment and predators like grouper who are familiar with hunting them over thousands of years. However, here in the Caribbean, they are a new […]

January 5, 2012 Filed Under: coral reef, Featured, Island Life, lionfish, Marine Conservation, Nature Conservation, Scuba, St Croix Scuba diving, St Croix Watersports, Watersports Tagged With: ciguatera, lionfish, St Croix, St Croix SCUBA, Virgin Islands, What to do on St Croix

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