Grand Bahama Island NatureTake a moment to discover the island’s astounding beauty. It’s made up of more than the sun, sand and sea. Let your newfound curiosity take you deep into one of Grand Bahama Island’s national parks and explore a diverse flora and fauna. Go beyond the urban island boundaries and step into a world of breathtaking natural beauty. Enjoy an eco-tour and truly appreciate the beauty of the island.
Follow the twists and turns of The Rand Nature Center’s nature trail and see an interesting variety of Bahamian plants such as the Love Vine. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for the park’s resident flamingo colony! A visit to The Rand Nature Center will leave you naturally fascinated. The boardwalk at the Lucayan National Park will have you walking through all of Grand Bahama’s ecosystems. Don’t forget to visit the park at low tide when the island’s signature “welcome mat” will appear in the sand on Gold Rock Beach. The Heritage Trail also represents nature’s work on Grand Bahama Island. The old dirt path used to be the main transportation artery on the island, connecting various settlements and towns. The dirt path was abandoned and nature took its course. Heritage Trail is now a popular 5 mile trek, showing off an impressive variety of plants, birds and butterflies. Happy trails! Peterson Cay National Park is one of the smallest National Parks in The Bahamas but gives you the opportunity to appreciate island beauty from a different point of view. From the depths of the turquoise waters, snorkel your way through colourful coral reefs while observing schools of tropical fish and other marine species. Nature & Eco Tours |
The Garden of the Groves features over 10,000 species of flowers, plants, trees, birds and butterflies. Take a walk in this inspiring garden and see nature’s influence on the island of tropical paradise. The garden is also home to the Grand Bahama Labyrinth and The Gallery.
Official Grand Bahama Island Travel Guide. Copyright 2010 Grand Bahama Island Tourism Board