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National Park of American Samoa
The Ta'u Unit
 
The sea cliffs of Lata Mountain on Ta'u are among the world's tallest.
An NPS Photo by John Brooks.
The sea cliffs of Lata Mountain on Ta'u are among the world's tallest.
 
On Ta’u, accessed by the airport at Fitiuta, the trail from Saua around Si’u Point leads to the dramatic southern coastline with views of a rocky coast and sea cliffs stairstep to the 3,000 foot summit of Lata Mountain.
Pola Islands, Tutuila
Tutuila unit.
The Tutuila unit is accessible by car from Pago Pago.
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 Ofu beach and lagoon
Ofu, Olosega unit
The Ofu, Olosega unit is accessible by air from Pago Pago.
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 Scuba diver at Ofu Lagoon
Things To Do
Snorkeling or diving is a popular activity
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View out through the Tutuila Island rainforest toward the north shore’s rugged coastline.  

Did You Know?
Where still intact, Samoan rainforest extends from mountain summits to ocean shoreline. Because fruit bats are important pollinators, fruit bearing trees and shrubs are common.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:22 EST