2017 registration is not yet open, as the race is pending a permit request. Use the "Contact Us" form if you would like us to notify you when registration opens. Limited to 100 runners ​Registration Fee: Adults: $30 until 10/31, $35 10/31-12/2 Youth (under 18): $15 until 10/31, $20 10/31-12/2 (+ nominal online payment fee) Includes on-course support, […]
Friends of VI National Park will hold its Annual Meeting at Trunk Bay at 2pm on Sunday, January 21, 2018. The meeting will include an Annual Report from Friends of the Park President Joe Kessler, a State of the Park Address from acting VINP Park Superintendent Darrell Echols, and a Keynote Address from President and CEO […]
Due to the tragic storms, Irma and Maria, that devastated the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico last hurricane season, Virgin Islands National Park Service will not be hosting a Folklife Festival at Annaberg Sugar Plantation this year. In lieu of the Folklife Festival, the Virgin Islands National Park will be hosting a smaller celebration to […]
This event will be hosted by VI National Park Service at Skinny's at 4pm THIS Thursday, March 29th. The event will discuss the current state of recovery and the boat removal from park waters, and how the NPS will manage Hurricane Hole in 2018.
Monday, April 16th 5:30 - 6:30 pm National Park Visitors Center, Cruz Bay All are welcome and encourage to attend! In the immediate aftermath of Irma, the total defoliation of the forests was the most shocking and disorienting effect for many people. Seven months later, it's still obvious that the island's shores and forests will […]
Contact:Â Steve Black, 340.776.6201 ext 240 Dave Worthington, 340.776.6201 ext 237 The public is invited to attend an open house at the Virgin Islands National Park Cruz Bay Visitor Center on July 24th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Park staff will be available to discuss a proposal to replace park offices and housing that […]
All are welcome to join in the celebration of St. John culture! Local artists, bakers, musicians, and gardeners will be on-site to demonstrate their traditional skills and talents. Meet at the Annaberg Sugar Mill ruins.
Come by Peace Hill for our Night Sky Program! A brief introductory presentation will prepare you for the night’s sights. The Park provides a telescope to bring our heavens in close. Please bring flashlight for short hike to sugar mill. A towel/chair may make sky viewing more comfortable". Be sure to send us your photos […]
Friends of the Virgin Islands National Park is hosting its 5th Annual standup paddleboard event PADDLE THE PARK at beautiful Maho Bay Sunday, November 4th. Proceeds from the event go to support vital education and conservation programs in Virgin Islands National Park, such as Sea Turtle Monitoring and Protection, Boater Safety and Awareness and School […]
Please join our regular Rotary of St John meeting, open to the public. Our presenter will be Andrea Joseph, Fee Program Administrator, for the Virgin Islands National Park. Andrea will present the Bay Host Program as well as a new Patrol Volunteer Initiative. Cost is $20 to cover the food.
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