Christiansted National Historic Site preserves the architecture of Christiansted, St. Croix, as it was in the 1700's and 1800's when these islands were a Danish colony. Daytrips to the remote island and coral reefs of Buck Island Reef National Monument can include snorkeling, glass-bottom boat tours, and hiking. Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve is the only site under the U.S. flag where Columbus's crew made landfall.

Other Internet Resources

Caribbean National Forest - Don't overlook Puerto Rico, the big isle next door, and its incredible (tropical) national forest.

GORP Caribbean Resources - More features, plus books, maps and trips.

Virgin Islands National Park - The official site.

Island Resources Foundation - a private, non-profit research and education organization based at Red Hook in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, dedicated to solving the environmental problems of development in small tropical islands.

Maho Bay Campground - This campground was the winner of the 1997 Smithsonian and American Society of Travel Agents 1997 Environmental Award. They have an interesting program; check out their Summer live/work arrangement.

WTJX - For the Virgin Islands public broadcasting system. Click recommendation: Local Programming.