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Salt River Bay National Historical Park And Ecological Preserve

Salt River Bay National Historical Park And Ecological Preserve

Salt River Bay is a living museum on St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. It is a dynamic, tropical ecosystem with prehistoric and colonial-era archeological sites and ruins. It is home to some of the largest mango forests in the Virgin Islands as well as coral reefs and a submarine canyon. Visitors are invited to experience the beauty, sanctity and spirit of this site.

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