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National Park of American Samoa

Heads and tails of the new National Park of American Samoa quarter
Washington, D.C. — Keep an eye out for a shiny new quarter with a raised image of fruit bats and be careful not to let the coin fly out of your wallet or pocket. As part of the U.S. Mint's America the Beautiful Quarters Program, the new National Parks quarter dollar celebrates American Samoa and on...
Stony coral, Galaxea fascicularis,
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA —  Most ocean enthusiasts are familiar with shallow coral reefs: colorful ecosystems teeming with life that support more species than any other marine environment. But what many people don’t know is that these reefs can extend to depths of over 500 feet. These deeper reefs...
This undated photo provided by the National Park of American Samoa, shows visitors enjoying themselves at one of the park trails.
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A new report from the US National Park Service — a bureau of the US Interior Department — reveals that 28,600 visitors spent an estimated $1.7 million last year “in local gateway regions while visiting the National Park Service lands in American Samoa.”  “These...
High Talking Chief Tuaolo Meko Aiumu
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Lands and Titles Division of the High Court has taken under advisement the battle between the Pago Pago Village Council (PPVC) and High Talking Chief Tuaolo Meko Aiumu, after the court heard statements from several PPVC members who testified during a hearing...
The track up Mt 'Alava.
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Much of American Samoa is in national park territory, making it highly accessible, as Peter de Graaf discovers. It might come as a surprise that the United States' most remote national park isn't in Hawai'i or even in the frozen wilderness of northern Alaska. This...
Amata with Superintendent Scott Burch, Ranger/Education Assistant Pua Tuaua Jr., and a hardworking crew of the National Park of American Samoa.
Washington, D.C. — Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata voted for the Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act, H.R. 6510, which she cosponsored. This legislation provides funding to reduce maintenance backlogs and support restorative efforts at National Parks and wildlife refuges. The bill,...
San Diego Fire Dept. recruiting Captain Shanley with firefighters from the National Park of American Samoa. They came to assist California with the Carr Fire in Redding.  Thanks to them and the thousands of firefighters from all over the United States who have converged on California.  "Neighbors...
Lopa tree
Ofu, AMERICAN SAMOA — Eradication of the Lopa tree has been put on hold in American Samoa. The US National Park Service last year committed US$400,000 to completely eliminate Adenanthera Pavonina from the Manu'a islands of Ofu and Olosega. The tree is said to compete with native flora which in turn...
Leon Ezbitski of Pittston, Pennsylvania with the NPAS crew clearing trails in the National Park of American Samoa, after Park trails were blocked by hundreds of downed trees from Tropical Storm Gita. He took time off his vacation in American Samoa to volunteer.   [courtesy photo]
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Volunteers have been helping the National Park of American Samoa clear trails from storm debris. Tropical Cyclone Gita had many devastating effects on American Samoa due to the high winds and heavy rainfall. The park suffered no facility damage, but all park trails were...

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