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by DonBeyer
Sat Mar 26, 2016 2:00 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Kiddel Bay
Replies: 5
Views: 4127

Kiddel Bay

We went to Kiddel about eight days ago and had good snorkel. Went today and access was closed off by a "Private Property" barrier. Surprise!
by DonBeyer
Wed Mar 23, 2016 7:43 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Active Octopi?
Replies: 8
Views: 6398

Re: Active Octopi?

Saw one last week at Francis, about 100 yards north of where the trail hits the beach.
Don
by DonBeyer
Wed Feb 24, 2016 10:14 am
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: St. John Historical Society Event March 8th
Replies: 3
Views: 2804

Re: St. John Historical Society Event March 8th

Sounds great. I notice that suggested dress is "Island Fancy." I know what "Northwoods Wisconsin Fancy" looks like. A little help with "Island Fancy," please.
Thanks.
by DonBeyer
Mon Jan 25, 2016 7:16 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Lion Fish Reporting Number
Replies: 4
Views: 3318

Lion Fish Reporting Number

Sorry if I may have missed it earlier. What is the Lion Fish reporting telephone number? I have prepared markers and plan to use them in March.
by DonBeyer
Thu Nov 12, 2015 3:52 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Friends of the Park Full Moon Hike to Ram Head
Replies: 8
Views: 5818

Re: Friends of the Park Full Moon Hike to Ram Head

Thank you all. I think we will try it and make a report on the forum. I will add that the Friends of the Park 2016 seminar schedule is out but the staff are not taking reservations at this time. They said probably the week of November 23.
Regards to all,
Don
by DonBeyer
Wed Nov 11, 2015 8:15 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Friends of the Park Full Moon Hike to Ram Head
Replies: 8
Views: 5818

Friends of the Park Full Moon Hike to Ram Head

Anyone ever done this? My wife and I have hiked to Ram Head and Drunk Bay on numerous occasions in daylight. Excellent, especially when the orchids are in bloom. Is this moonlight hike: a) a new way to sprain an ankle; b) another opportunity to ponder why we choose the things we do; c) a magical moo...
by DonBeyer
Mon Mar 25, 2013 11:12 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: STJ Animal Lovers: Buster Fans Needed (see photos)
Replies: 18
Views: 22337

Re: STJ Animal Lovers: Buster Fans Needed (see photos)

Buster is the man!
Great story.
Don Beyer
Marshfield, Wisconsin
by DonBeyer
Sun Mar 25, 2012 8:38 pm
Forum: U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Forum: St. John
Topic: Volunteer Opportunities
Replies: 9
Views: 4026

Volunteer Opportunities

After twelve years of visiting St. John and now in retirement, we are looking to visit for longer periods and for volunteer opportunities to give something back. We know a bit about VIERS, the animal shelter, national park trail work and the work of the Friends of the VINP. Anyone have comments abou...