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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2017 - 1:45:37 AM |
The Bahamas National Trust Shines Light on the Primeval Forest National Park -
The Primeval Forest National Park, located in Nassau just south of Frank Watson Highway is the perfect place to take your family this summer for a fun and educational experience. The park, with its thick, lush trees supports a diverse collection of plant and animal life and will be opened for free guided tours this holiday Monday, August 4th as well as every Saturday from 8am-1pm. Pictured is a local group getting ready to begin their sightseeing tour.
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Nassau, Bahamas - With summer quickly coming to a close and back-to-school right around the corner, Primeval Forest National Park will be open this holiday Monday, August 4th where guided tours will be available to visitors.
As the capital of The Bahamas, New Providence is home to two-thirds of all Bahamians, which means it provides the ultimate fast-paced, non-stop hustle and bustle lifestyle that can sometimes become too much, especially for the little ones. Therefore, this summer, The Bahamas National Trust invites you and your family to get away from it all for a few hours or even a full day— with a visit to Primeval Forest National Park.
Come Experience Nassau's Natural Beauty -
Whether you live in Nassau or you're planning to visit the island, stop by the Primeval Forest National park and spend a few hours or a whole day sightseeing the diverse collection of plant and animal life with an expert park tour guide. Pictured above is Primeval Forest Grounds Keeper, Kristoff Francois holding a land crab found rooming in the park.
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Located in the southwest portion of Nassau, the park is just south of Frank Watson Highway and is truly a gem hidden away from the rest of civilization, where the only noises are the birds’ chirping and wind blowing through the trees. Accessible by car, you’ll love that the seven-acre park is remarkably undisturbed and entering this area is like a step back into prehistoric times. With its thick, lush trees, the park is perfect for exploring and the forests supports a diverse collection of plant life, as well as various species of wild life.
Established in 2002, the Primeval Forest is a remarkable site to visit, as it will ignite your kids’ imagination with its dramatic sinkholes and unique limestone “caverns” up to 50 feet long, 30 feet wide, and in some cases 30 feet deep. Whether you live in Nassau or just planning a trip, a visit to the Primeval Forest is an excellent way to relax and discover Nassau’s natural beauty of birds, butterflies and native flora.
Enter into another timezone at Primeval National Park -
The geological features found in the Primeval Forest are unique. Entering the park is like taking a step back in time, this park protects an area of tropical evergreen hardwood forest that would have greeted early visitors to our islands. However, it is the Karst topography that makes this park a true national treasure. The underground caverns and holes form an underground labyrinth with some of the caverns being 50 feet long, 30 feet wide and 30 feet deep.
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Come experience the park free on Monday, August 4th or book a tour for $5 any time after the holiday. When you become a member of The Bahamas National Trust, entrance to the national parks is free. The Primeval Forest National Park is opened every Saturday from 8am-1pm. Remember, anyone can join and membership fees start as low as $30. For more information contact Shenica Campbell at The Bahamas National Trust at 393-1317 or visit their Facebook page or website www.bnt.bs.
Free Tours at Primeval Forest National Park this holiday weekend -
The Primeval Forest National Park will have a special opening this Monday, ( August 4th) from 8 am to 1 p.m. BNT staff will be on hand to introduce to this national treasure which protects old growth forest and a unique karst landscape with solution holes and caverns measuring as much as 30 feet deep. The park, which supports a diverse collection of plant and animal life is also opened every Saturday from 8am-1pm.
(BNT Photo)
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