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Leatherback Turtle Eggs Begin to Hatch at Sandy Bank Bay

By Katherine Verano in Nature and Environment, St. Kitts

Hatching season is here! On Sunday, June 5, Christophe Harbour guests spotted 24 Leatherback turtle tracks heading towards the water on Sandy Bank Bay. The turtle’s nests were discovered, along with a baby turtle struggling to dig itself out of the sand. With a little assistance, the turtle was able to make its way to the water and take its first swim. As of now, 11 turtle nests have been marked and within the month many of the eggs should hatch.

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Explore the Rainforests of St. Kitts

By Katherine Verano in Nature and Environment, St. Kitts

Nearly one quarter of the island of St. Kitts is rainforest, creating infinite possibilities of exploration for the adventurer at heart.  Reportedly, St. Kitts is one of the few places on the planet where the rainforest is actually expanding rather than shrinking. Lush peaks reaching 1,000 feet and above, mostly all of which is rainforest, is declared a protected National Forest Reserve.  Hikers and mountain bikers will find a variety of trails, ranging from moderate to challenging, winding past tropical plants and flowers, sparkling streams and waterfalls under a seemingly endless canopy of forest. One of the most popular hikes will take you to the summit caldera of Mt. Liamuiga, the island's highest peak rising 3,792 feet above sea level, where you...

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Mount Liamuiga

By Katherine Verano in Adventure, Nature and Environment

Located on the western side, this strato-volcano stands an impressive 3,792 feet.  The volcano hike is a great way to spend an afternoon.

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Sunrise Turtles

By Katherine Verano in Nature and Environment, St. Kitts

Sales Assistant Molly Parnes was enjoying a beautiful Kittitan sunrise at the beach at Cockleshell Bay, when she noticed something moving along the shore. Much to her surprise, she’d stumbled upon a nest of sea turtle hatchlings. “I can’t tell you how personally excited I was to see them marching water and actually swimming,” said Molly. “When you hold them they would play dead, sink a little, then open their eyes again and dart off in the water.”

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