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Friends Ocean Week Celebrates The Waters Around Our Islands

PRESS RELEASE | October 9, 2024 – Friends of Virgin Islands National Park’s annual Ocean Week encourages everyone to get involved, learn about the marine world that surrounds these Virgin…

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Friends October Newsletter

As Friends of Virgin Islands National Park heads into our 37th season as an organization, we are reminded of the power of collective action and the optimism that you, our…

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Virgin Islands National Park Seeks Public Comments on Proposed Fee Changes

NPS News Release | September 9, 2024 | Virgin Islands National Park is seeking public comments on proposed changes to current expanded amenity fees, and implementation of new fees at…

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Friends September Newsletter

Here on island, it’s a time of change and new beginnings. Laughing gulls are departing, sea turtles are nesting, and kids are back in school. It is a time of…

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Friends August Newsletter

Time flies when you’re having fun! Just like that kids are headed back to school and our busy, jam-packed summer of educational sessions, hikes, swim lessons and more, is over!…

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Land-Based Access to Caneel Beach Open to the Public 

National Park Service Press Release | August 1, 2024 | ST. JOHN, U.S. Virgin Islands— Virgin Islands National Park today opens Caneel Beach for public access as part of the…

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Looking For The Best STJ Snorkeling Sites? Check Out This New App

By Sara Kirkpatrick | Virgin Islands Daily News | Summer is a great time to explore the waters of St. John, and the new Plan your Snorkel app is full…

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Nine University Scholarships Awarded

PRESS RELEASE | St. John, US Virgin Islands, July 22, 2024 – Friends of Virgin Islands National Park is happy to announce that it has awarded nine scholarships to Virgin…

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Friends July Newsletter

We are having so much fun with kids in the Park this summer! There is something blessed in seeing the joy on the face of a child being taught how…

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Friends June Newsletter

Greetings! I hope you are getting a chance to dive into your fun this summer like the Friends! Whether admiring our marine life from above or below, there is so…

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