DK Travel : Virgin Islands : Outdoor

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Bougainvillea

In colors that range from basic magenta to every spectrum of the red, orange, and white family, this Caribbean staple decorates yards and gardens across the islands. The plants can grow to an enormous size, but most serve as hedges.
Broom Palm

The only indigenous palm, this short tree has thin fronds that form a larger circular leaf.
Brown Bay Trail

Hike about a mile (1.6 km) from Waterlemon Bay along the Johnny Horn Trail to reach the Brown Bay Trail, which leads to the bay and its remote snorkeling.
Calabash

Artisans use the gourd-like fruit to make bowls and musical instruments. It grows quite tall in forested areas.
Caneel Hill Trail

This 2-mile (3-km) trail leaves from near Mongoose Junction Shopping Center (seeShopping) in Cruz Bay, goes past a scenic overlook, and connects with the North Shore Road near Caneel Bay Resort (seeCaneel Bay Resort, St. John).
Centerline Road Overlook toward Whistling Cay, St. John

As you head from Cruz Bay toward Coral Bay, take time to stop at this small overlook midway between Catherineburg Ruins (seeCatherineberg Ruins) and Bordeaux Overlook. A National Park sign points out the features spread out before you.
Cinnamon Bay Long Trail

Running downhill from Centerline Road to North Shore Road near Cinnamon Bay Campground (seeCinnamon Bay Campground, St. John), this 1.1-mile (1.7-km) trail offers superb views.
Cinnamon Bay Ruins Trail

Signs describing the flora, fauna, and historical features mark this half-mile (1-km) loop trail. It starts and ends at the sugar factory ruins near Cinnamon Bay Campground.
Conch

This mollusk lives in seagrass beds. If you find an empty shell on the beach, hold it to your ear to hear the sea.
Day Sails

Crewed boats leave from Road Town, Nanny Cay, and Soper’s Hole for an offshore cay, Jost Van Dyke, the Baths on Virgin Gorda, or Anegada.