Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine January 2019 | Page 528

St. Eustatius National Parks (STENAPA) places of interest The island has a total of 3 national parks, Quill/Boven National Park, St. Eustatius National Marine Park and the Miriam C. Schmidt Botanical Garden. Visitors are welcome but a permit must be purchased. Information relating to the different trails or activities available in the parks can be found at the STENAPA office, at the airport or at many of the hotel reception areas. Archaeological Sites The thriving St Eustatius Center for Archaeological Research (SECAR) protects as many as 600 different archeological sites on the island. The organization welcome involvement in their work on various levels so if your interest lies in archaeology you can contact them for information about the ways you can get involved. Photo Credit: Christine Warner Hawks