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Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve
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There are several air carriers to St Croix arriving at the Henry E. Rohlesen Airport.   The park is five miles from Christiansted National Historic Site and can be reached by car via Rt. 75 from Christiansted, connecting to Route 80.  Cars may be rented at the airport and various other island locations. Ask your lodging hosts for information about guided land tours.

mouth of the Salt River  

Did You Know?
On November 14, 1493: On his second voyage to the new world, Columbus’ men encountered several Caribs in a canoe at Salt River Bay. The fight that ensued is the first documented armed resistance by natives to European encroachment in the Americas.

Last Updated: July 31, 2006 at 14:56 EST