Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve

Salt River Bay combines mangrove forests, coral reefs, and a submarine canyon spreading across the northern coast of Saint Croix island.

The Columbus Landing Site within the park marks the location where European explorers first encountered indigenous people on current United States territory in 1493.

The area contains archaeological evidence of multiple civilizations, including South American Indian cultures, European colonizers, and West African descendants.

The park offers opportunities for scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, and hiking through various ecological zones and historical structures.

The waters of Salt River Bay contain bioluminescent organisms that make the water glow at night, creating natural light displays in the Caribbean Sea.

Location: United States Virgin Islands

Inception: 1992

Website: https://nps.gov/sari

GPS coordinates: 17.77889,-64.75889

Latest update: May 16, 2025 16:52