Quill/Boven National Park, National park with dormant volcano in Sint Eustatius, Netherlands.
Quill/Boven is a national park made up of two distinct areas: the dormant Quill volcano with its prominent crater in the southeast and the rocky Boven hills in the northwest of the island. The entire reserve spans different habitats ranging from sea level to approximately 600 meters in elevation and contains diverse plant and animal life.
The national park was established in 1998 and was the first of its kind in the former Netherlands Antilles. The Quill volcano has been dormant for centuries, with its last eruption occurring around 400 AD, reflecting the site's long geological history.
The park serves as a sanctuary for rare bird species and reptiles that live across its varied zones from coastal lowlands to higher elevations. Locals and visitors appreciate this as an important place for wildlife watching and as a symbol of nature conservation on the island.
The park offers several hiking trails that pass through different elevation zones and vary in difficulty. The best time to visit is during the dry season, when the paths are less slippery and visibility is better.
White Wall is a striking limestone formation on the volcano's southern slope that displays layers of marine sediments. These deposits were thrust upward by ancient volcanic activity, revealing a fascinating chapter in the geological past.
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