Salt River Bay

The Salt River Bay National Historic Park and Ecological Preserve is located on the island of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Park preserves upland watersheds, mangrove forests, and estuarine and marine environments that support threatened and endangered species. It also contains the Columbus Landing Site, a National Historic Landmark that is the only known site of Christopher Columbus' first landing in the Americas. The park is also home to a wide variety of plant and animal life, including endangered species such as the green sea turtle and the Puerto Rican parrot. Visitors to the park can enjoy activities such as hiking, snorkeling, and bird watching.