In 1956, businessman and conservationist Laurance Rockefeller saw the beauty of St. John, one of the US Virgin Islands in the Caribbean, and knew it had to be preserved. He donated more than 5,000 acres of land to the National Park Service, and today we"re marking the 68th anniversary of Virgin Islands National Park. Covering about 60% of St. John and 5,650 acres of submerged lands, the park boasts stunning white-sand beaches, coral reefs, and historic sites.
Virgin Islands National Park established
Today in History
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Singing praises of the oceans
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A long winter’s nap, perhaps?
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Rising up from the black sand like rock gods
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A river runs through rice fields
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Travels to the Oregon deep
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Ring of fire solar eclipse
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Gwalior Fort, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Rock House in Hocking Hills State Park, Ohio
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Happy 300th, NOLA!
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Eye of the cave
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Stepping stones in Tollymore Forest Park, Northern Ireland
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National Trails Day
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Dragon dance performed in Chenzhou, Hunan Province, China
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Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia, Chile
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Cheetah in Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania
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Rock River Falls, Upper Peninsula, Michigan
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Belize Barrier Reef
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A great white egret in Hungary
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Back on the rise
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Let s face it: It s World Emoji Day
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Mackerel forming a bait ball to avoid predators
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Sequoia National Parks 134th anniversary
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Where fire meets water
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Love blossoms
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Karlovy Vary, Bohemia, Czechia
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International Day for Biosphere Reserves
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Alam-Pedja Nature Reserve, Estonia
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Groundhog Day
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World Numbat Day
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National Lighthouse Day
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