The Islands of The Bahamas have 25 national parks and conservation areas, all under the care of the Bahamas National Trust. These wildlife havens range in size from the 743 square km Inagua National Park which is the nesting area of the Abaco Parrot and the breeding grounds of the West Indian Flamingo, down to the eleven-acre Retreat gardens in Nassau - home of the National Trust and the largest private collection of palms in the Western Hemisphere.
Along with the Inagua National Park, the Exuma Land and Sea Park is unique because of its 455 square km of outstanding anchorages and stunning underwater environment, which attracts sailors, kayakers and divers to its protected waters and uninhabited islands. The mangrove swamps, sand dunes, wide beaches, limestone caves, and pine and palm forests of the Lucayan National Park on Grand Bahama also make for a memorable day trip.
It's also worth island hopping to see the Peterson Cay National Park, just off Grand Bahama Island which is popular with day-trippers for its excellent snorkeling and diving. Or to the Exumas, where the Pelican Cays Land & Sea Park has sensational undersea caves, seemingly endless coral reefs and abundant plant and marine life. You can even charter a boat to Conception Island - a major sanctuary for wintering birds, a rookery for a variety of sea birds and an egg-laying site for the Green Turtle.
All of the parks are open to visitors and, although some are off the beaten track and tourist comforts may be a bit basic, you'll be surrounded by natural wonders.
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