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National Park of American Samoa
The Ofu, Olosega Unit
 
Beach scene at Olosega.
An NPS Photo by Gary Barbano.
The white coral beaches at Olosega and Ofu extend for miles.
 
The islands of Ofu and Olosega, sixty miles east of Tutuila and accessed by the airport at Ofu, have scenic beaches with spectacular Sunu’itao Peak and Piumafua Mountain backdrops. These islands have good examples of coral reefs in this part of the Pacific, and the best snorkeling waters in the Territory.
Pola Islands, Tutuila
Tutuila unit.
The Tutuila unit is accessible by car from Pago Pago.
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 Sea cliffs of Lata Mountain on Ta'u
Ta'u Unit
Ta'u is accessible by air from Pago Pago.
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 Scuba diver at Ofu Lagoon
Things To Do
Snorkeling or diving is a popular activity
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Pacific golden plover in breeding plumage—soon to be flying 5,500 miles to the Alaskan Arctic  

Did You Know?
During northern summers, three shorebirds--plover, turnstone, and tattler--nest in Alaska and northern Canada. After nesting, they fly non-stop over 3,000 miles of open ocean to Hawaii. After briefly resting there, they fly more thousands of miles to Samoa. The round-trip is 11,000 miles.

Last Updated: August 10, 2006 at 14:48 EST