Photo courtesy of Chelle Koster Walton
Leo Tolstoy’s grandson, coral reefs and a rare iguana: What do they have in common? They all contributed to the creation of the Bahamas National Trust in 1958, which resulted in the first Bahamas National Park in the Exuma Islands. Today, that figure has grown to 32 parks throughout the Bahamas chain.
As travelers are yearning to return to Caribbean-area islands, the Bahamas remains the closest option for much of the United States. Although Nassau is the typical destination, the archipelago’s national parks offer the safety of being outdoors and distanced for an island getaway.