Ecotourism On Grand Bahama Island

Ecotourism On Grand Bahama Island

Grand Bahama Island is a true nature lover’s paradise. It is home to three national parks, the star of which is Lucayan National Park, the only place in The Bahamas where you can see all six of the country’s ecosystems. Eighteen of the 28 known species of Bahamian birds that are not seen in the United States, Canada or Europe live here. One of the principal birding sites is the Rand Nature Center National Park, home to Antillean peewee birds, red-legged thrushes, stripe-headed tanagers, the endangered Bahama parrot and, occasionally, a Kirtland's warbler. Along the nature trail that winds through the park, at least 130 Bahamian plants have been identified, which are just as fascinating as the birds. The whiskbroom fern, for instance, is believed to have been the first plant in the world to stand upright. Many other species became very useful in the daily lives of early Grand Bahamians. Uniola, a springy grass, was used to stuff mattresses, the sharp-pointed agave leaves served as needles and threads and love vine is believed to be a powerful aphrodisiac.

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Island Things To Do
Natural Wonders

Natural Wonders

Ecological wonders include three national parks, one being an entire cay; Garden of the Groves, which houses exotic plants and flowers; and the Boiling Hole, explored by Jacques Cousteau.

Marine Tours

Marine Tours

You can take coastal tours that take you through the canals of Freeport, offshore to Gilligan's Island and Treasure Island in the East End or on day trips to The Abacos.

Eco-Tours

Eco-Tours

Get up close to the island’s natural wonders as you go kayaking through mangroves in Gold Rock Creek, horseback riding through the pine forest or trekking on nature trails.

Birding

Birding

Grand Bahama Island has the distinction of hosting the second highest number of The Bahamas’ endemic bird species, in addition to numerous migrating and specialty birds.

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