Many who have visited St Croix have had the pleasure of kayaking and exploring historic Salt River Bay – the site of Columbus’ second visit to the “New World”. And most have heard of Buck Island National Monument. But not so many have ventured out to St Croix’s other offshore beauty – Shell Island (aka […]
Virgin Kayak Tours
There’s no better way to explore the shores of St Croix than by a kayak! Jill & Bryan Upkyke of Virgin Kayak Tours have got you covered! They will outfit you with a Hobie Mirage (peddle and paddle!) to get you going in no time. They take out small groups to explore popular island spots […]
Columbus Landing 1493 St Croix
In 1493 Christopher Columbus landed on what would later become St Croix, US Virgin Islands at Salt River Bay changing the course of the island’s history and setting the stage for 7 European Flags to fly over the island. This is the only spot in the United States where Columbus actually landed and was the first […]
The Ultimate 5 Day St Croix Experience
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 […]
Horsing Around on St Croix
It had been about 15 years since I’d been on a horse and I’m not going to lie, I was nervous! I’d spent my childhood riding at any opportunity I could get. In college and after, I worked in several barns and rode quite a bit. But, when getting ready to move to St Croix […]
Saving OUR Buck Island: Vote Plan A
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, […]
My Absolutely Bio-rific Week
Last week I took the plunge and conquered my fears and after 10 years of SCUBA diving, I experienced a night dive. What drew me in finally was the possibility of witnessing the coral spawning. I’m still not sure if I saw it, but what I did experience was something surreal and out of this […]
Family Day at the Beach :: Jacks & Isaacs Bay
Recently, I spent the afternoon hiking with my island family of close friends to Jacks & Isaacs Bay on the East End of St Croix. It had been several years since I’d been down there and I had remembered a somewhat strenuous hike with a bit of rock climbing involved, so I was a little concerned […]
