National Park

Final Phase of Pier Reconstruction at Buck Island Under Way

Gregory Norris — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:39:26 -0400

The National Park Service will be working with Trademark Dock based in Florida and some local contractors to execute the project tasks. The pier will be closed to public use starting mid-May.

Input Wanted on Final Draft Plan for Estate Thomas Experimental Forest

Gregory Norris — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:35:36 -0400

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, International Institute of Tropical Forestry is seeking comments on the Final Draft Management Plan for Estate Thomas Experimental Forest.

Christiansted Internship Investigates the History of Gallows Bay

Gregory Norris — Fri, 11 May 2012 22:59:49 -0400

The National Park Service seeks up to three unpaid interns to work over a four week period to create a walking tour of Gallows Bay, Christiansted.

Invasive Exotic Plant Treatment Concluded on Buck Island

Gregory Norris — Tue, 08 May 2012 10:34:15 -0400

Last week, the National Park Service concluded this season’s part of the Buck Island Reef Exotic Plant Control Project in cooperation with park staff and the NPS Florida/Caribbean Exotic Plant Management Team (EPMT), Everglades NP, Homestead, Florida.

Buck Island Holds 50th Anniversary 2012 Lecture Series

Gregory Norris — Mon, 07 May 2012 21:35:48 -0400

In celebration of Buck Island Reef’s 50^th anniversary year as a National Monument, the National Park Service continues its public lectures about Buck Island Reef National Monument on every second Thursday of each month.

Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge Schedules Seasonal Closing

Gregory Norris — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 10:28:49 -0400

Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge will be closed to public visitation beginning April 1.

Camping at Salt River Columbus Landing Site Require Permits

Gregory Norris — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 07:01:57 -0400

Campers are reminded that permits are required to camp on the Columbus Landing Site at Salt River Bay during the Easter holidays.

“Columbus Landing” Exhibit Opens at Salt River Bay Visitors’ Center

Gregory Norris — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:52:05 -0400

The National Park Service (NPS) recognizes the work of three artists this week at the Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve Visitors’ Center.

Road Rehabilitation at Sandy Point Refuge Is Completed

Gregory Norris — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 23:19:55 -0400

The road rehabilitation project at Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge is complete. Beginning Saturday, Nov. 5, the refuge will resume regular open hours

DPNR Reminds Campers of Required Permits Needed at Salt River Site

Gregory Norris — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:03:15 -0400

Commissioner Alicia Barnes of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) reminds campers at Salt River that permits are required to camp on the Columbus Landing Site.

V.I. National Park Announces “Fee Free Days” on Aug. 14,15

Gregory Norris — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 23:19:12 -0400

Virgin Islands National Park Superintendent Mark Hardgrove has announced that Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 14 and 15, have been declared “Fee Free Days” at Trunk Bay Beach, a popular tourist attraction.

BIDS SOUGHT TO COLLECT MOORING/ANCHORING FEES

Fri, 08 Mar 2002 19:25:48 -0400

The V.I. National Park has issued a Request for Proposals from contractors on collecting mooring and anchoring fees from boaters overnighting in park waters. Bid information will be available -- online only -- on March 16, a pre-bid conference will be held in Cruz Bay on March 28, and proposals are due on or about April 16.