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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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V.I. National Park opens Science and Collection Center at Lind Point

By SARA KIRKPATRICK Daily News Staff – May 30, 2024 The Virgin Islands National Park has taken a another step in its mission to preserve the territory’s cultural resources with…

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Photo Focus: Beach-to-Beach Power Swim

By Nancy Borowick May 28, 2024 Photo Focus: Beach-to-Beach Power Swim By Nancy Borowick May 28, 2024 It was a perfect morning for the 21st annual Beach-to-Beach Power Swim on St. John. Approximately…

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The Beach-to-Beach Power Swim Celebrates Park Resources and Families

By Kerrin Margiano and Nancy Borowick May 27, 2024 Ranking as one of the most beautiful swims in the world, the Power Swim, taking place in national park waters on…

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