Travel in American Samoa

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National Park of American Samoa

Size: 13,500 acres (9,500 land, 4,000 marine)
Located roughly 2,600 miles southwest of Hawaii, American Samoa, a United States territory, comprises ten volcanic islands (five inhabited) and two coral atolls (one inhabited).
The National Park of American Samoa is a National Park in the United States Territory of American Samoa, distributed across three separate islands: Tutuila, Ofu, and Ta‘ū. The park preserves and protects coral reefs, tropical rainforests, fruit bats, and the Samoan culture. It is popular for hiking and snorkeling. Of the park's 13,500 acres (5,500 ha), 9,000 acres (3,600 ha) is land and 4,500 acres (1,800 ha) is coral reefs and ocean.[3] The park is the only American National Park Service system unit south of the equator.

Ofu-Olosega

Ofu and Olosega are parts of a volcanic doublet in the Manu‘a Group of the Samoan Islands—part of American Samoa. The twin islands, formed from shield volcanoes, have a combined length of 6 km and an area of 12 square kilometers (5 square miles); their population is about 500 people. They are geographic volcanic remnants separated by the narrow 137-meter-wide (449-foot) Asaga strait, a natural bridge of shallow coral reef. Before 1970, one had to wade between the two islands at low tide; now a single-lane road bridge over the strait connects villages on Ofu island with those on Olosega.
Olosega Island is a remnant of the Sili shield volcano, the caldera of which may lie submerged off the north shore.
The volcanic eruption of 1866 was actually 3 km (1.9 mi) east of Olosega, on a submarine ridge that extends east southeast to nearby Ta‘ū.
The island forms the Olosega County subdivision of the Manua District. It has a land area of 5.163 km²

Pago Pago Harbor

You have searched the world for a vacation spot that is undiscovered and of the beaten track. Here is a holiday destination like no other in the Pacific. Our lush tropical rainforests are vast, offering challenging hiking trails and breathtaking views, to the surrounding ocean waters, with sea life like whales, dolphins, turtles and exotic fish. Go diving to view the brilliant colored reefs and fish or try a spot of game fishing and hook a tuna, marlin, or sailfish. If it’s shopping you came for then you will be surprised at the vast and very inexpensive range of American goods you will find on island.
Pago Pago Harbor on Tutuila Island in American Samoa is one of the world's largest natural harbors. It is also considered one of the best and deepest deepwater harbors in the South Pacific Ocean or in Oceania as a whole.

Aunu'u

Aunu'u is a small volcanic island off the southeastern shore of Tutuila in American Samoa.

Jean P. Haydon Museum

It's a small museum but we found it interesting and they are renovating at present so it will be better. The lady working there was so friendly and gave us lots of information on the local history and explained the different artefacts and the story behind many of the photos. It's a free museum and well worth a short visit.
The museum is located on the north side of Route 1 in Fagatogo, American Samoa, roughly opposite the main post office. The building in which it is located, formerly Navy Building 43 of Naval Station Tutuila.

Mount 'Alava

America Samoa is an unincorporated territory of the United States comprising 76 square miles, five volcanic islands and two atolls in the South Pacific Ocean. America Samoa National Park, where some of the best hiking is found, spreads across three of these islands:  Tutuila, Ta’ū and Ofu.
We zig-zagged down the mountain and the steps back from Mount Alava to the Vatia road and came across some National Park signage describing plate tectonics and the formation of islands, as well as many of the different plants and animals present on the island.

Blunts Point Battery

Blunts Point is a projection on the west side of the mouth of Pago Pago Harbor, on the south side of the island of Tutuila, southeast of the village of Utulei. Two six-inch naval guns are mounted at a point about 200 feet (61 m) above sea level, at this point, which has a commanding view of the harbor entrance. The guns are mounted in circular concrete structures with a parapet about 4 feet (1.2 m) high around the outside.

Tafuna Solar Farm

Tafuna, Western 96799, American Samoa

Rainmaker Mountain

Rainmaker Mountain is the name of a mountain located near Pago Pago. The mountain is a volcanic feature known as a trachyte plug. This means that it is a volcanic intrusion made of extrusive igneous rocks and minerals which have a fine-grained, generally porphyritic texture.
Rainmaker Mountain (also known as North Pioa Mountain) is the name of a mountain located near Pago Pago, American Samoa on Tutuila Island. The mountain is a volcanic feature known as a trachyte plug. This means that it is a volcanic intrusion made of extrusive igneous rocks having alkali feldspar and minor mafic minerals as the main components and a fine-grained, generally porphyritic texture.

Pala Lagoon

Pala Lagoon is a lake and is located in Eastern District, American Samoa. The estimate terrain elevation above seal level is 50 metres.

National Park Of American Samoa Visitors Center

The National Park of American Samoa welcomes you into the heart of the South Pacific, to a world of sights, sounds, and experiences that you will find in no other national park in the United States.

Matafao Peak

Matafao Peak is a mountain of American Samoa, on the island of Tutuila. The mountain, like Rainmaker Mountain cross the Pago Pago Harbor, is a remnant of the volcanic plug and for the volcanic origins of the island.
American Samoa includes the inhabited islands of Tutuila, Tau, Olosega, Ofu, and Aunuu, along with an uninhabited coral atoll named Rose Atoll. Swains Island, an inhabited coral atoll, about 280 miles (450 km) northwest of Tutuila and physiographically separate from the archipelago.

Utulei Beach Park

Utulei Beach Park is a park within American Samoa and is nearby to Utulei, Solo Hill and Mauga o Ali‘i. Utulei Beach Park is also close to United States Naval Station Tutuila Historic District, Togotogo Ridge and Utulelei Ridge. Utulei Beach Park has an elevation of 2 metres.

Lata Mountain

Lata Mountain is the highest point of American Samoa, on the island of Ta'u, and is located in the Manu'a Islands.Lata Mountain is a mountain within American Samoa and is nearby to Ta'u and Mataitutua Rock. Lata Mountain, American Samoa from Mapcarta, the interactive map.

Vatia Bay

Vatia Bay is a bay and is located in Eastern District, American Samoa. The elevation above sea level is 25 metres.

Piumafua Mountain

Piumafua Mountain is a mountain and is located in Manu'a, American Samoa. The elevation above sea level is 166 metres.

Sunu‘itao Peak

Hiking info, trail maps, and trip reports from Sunu'itao Peak (233 m) in American Samoa.

Fagasa Bay

Fagasa is a beautiful quiet village that makes visitors feel like they truly are on a remote island, far from everything, when in fact, they are just 5 minutes over the mountain from Pago Pago Harbor. It's an easy ride to Fagasa and the views are breathtaking. You will pass the entrance to the National Park Trail.

Tia Seu Lupe

The most accessible of American Samoa’s fascinating star mounds is secreted behind a statue of St Mary near the huge Catholic cathedral in Tafuna. Tia Seu Lupe has a viewing platform where you get a good look at the two distinct tiers of the structure, without disturbing the ancient site. The name literally means ‘earthen mound to catch pigeons’.

Fogamaa Crater National Natural Landmark

Fogamaa Crater National Natural Landmark is a park within American Samoa and is nearby to Logotala Hill and Leti Point. From Mapcarta, the interactive map
 A beautiful beach that you'll likely have all to yourself. But finding it is tricky and involves hiking 20 mins through a banana plantation. not near any paved roads, make sure to take a truck or SUV that will avoid getting stuck.

Leone Bay

Leone is a village on the south-west coast of Tutuila Island, American Samoa. Leone was the ancient capital of Tutuila Island.
Leone was the preferred anchorage of sailing ships who didn’t risk entering Pago Pago Harbor. Much early contact between Samoans and Europeans took place in Leone. Leone Falls is 1.2 miles up the road from the church.

Larsen Bay

Larsen Bay is beautiful place.

Fogamaa Crater National Natural Landmark

Fogamaa Crater National Natural Landmark is next to Fogamaa Crater National Natural Landmark and is located in Western District, American Samoa.

Massacre Bay

A marvellous 4km hiking trail (allow four hours return) leads from the scenic village of A’oloaufou down to A’asu on Massacre Bay. Its foreboding name was given after a deadly skirmish (1787) between French sailors and Samoan villagers.
The track begins near the community garden in A’oloaufou. It’s often overgrown, extremely muddy and difficult to navigate, particularly on the climb back up. Hikers should consider hiring a guide in A’oloaufou (between US$5 and US$10).