American Samoa National Park
American Samoa is an island park located on three volcanoes, with tropical rainforest, beaches and coral reefs.
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National Park of American Samoa
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I recently went to my 63rd national park, the National Park of American Samoa. This video contains some of the best 4k footage (exported in HD) from my travels ranging from the Mount 'Alava trail to the beautiful beaches.
American Samoa National Park: Tropical Paradise without Tourists
National Park of the American Samoa is a unique National Park. It's a tropical paradise with very few tourists, beautiful tropical scenery, pristine beaches, great coral reef, dramatic mountains, and great culture. It's the only national park south of the equator.
The National Park is just one of the attractions at American Samoa. To visit National Park of the American Samoa is to visit American Samoa. This park has very few visitors because it's so far away. Between that and the vibrant Samoan culture, it is authentic and down to earth, which makes it a very enjoyable visit.
Join us on our tour at American Samoa with this video. This is a special park for us because this is the 63rd and the last National Park on our quest to visit all the National Parks in the US!! We made it!
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00:00 - Intro
00:55 - American Samoa Description
02:11 - Pola Island Trail
02:29 - Flying Fox (Fruit Bat)
02:48 - Tram and Pago Pago Bay
03:26 - Cape Taputapu
03:42 - Sunia Ocean Center
04:01 - Starkist Canery
04:13 - Tula
04:21 - Turtle and Shark
04:39 - Fagasa Bay
04:47 - Sadie's by the Sea
04:58 - Fun Facts
06:14 - Relaxed Pace
06:56 - People and Culture
08:12 - Special Announcement
Top 10 Things To Do In Tutuila - National Park of American Samoa Travel Guide
The National Park of American Samoa is one of the best national parks. In this video about Tutuila, American Samoa, I will tell you about the best thing to do and important travel tips for visiting this American Samoa national park.
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National Park of American Samoa
This year we're visiting all 59 National Parks to celebrate the NPS centennial year and share the park love! National Park of American Samoa was #24. It's the only park in the southern hemisphere, it's the farthest in our travels and it's completely unique. Since the park doesn't have camping, we utilized its unique homestay program to stay for a week in Vatia village with a family. The village was surrounded by the park on all sides and we were constantly exploring the park right behind the house with the kids. Check out our video to see how we found our park through the beautiful land, cultures and mostly people of American Samoa!
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American Samoa National Park: Top 10 Must-Do Adventures & Best-Kept Secrets
American Samoa National Park is one of the most popular national parks in the United States. In this video, we'll give you the top 10 must-do adventures in American Samoa National Park and the best-kept secrets.
If you're looking for a stunning natural destination, check out American Samoa National Park! This park is home to some of the most beautiful scenery in the world and many exciting attractions. In this video, we'll share with you our top 10 must-do adventures at American Samoa National Park and some of the best-kept secrets about this magical place. So be sure to watch the video to find out more!
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American Samoa National Park | A Tropical Island Life | Hidden Gems
Join us on a captivating and immersive journey as we embark on an exploration of the HIDDEN TREASURES nestled within the breathtaking landscapes of AMERICAN SAMOA NATIONAL PARK. From pristine beaches with powdery white sands to lush rainforests teeming with exotic flora and fauna, this tropical paradise offers an unforgettable experience for nature enthusiasts and cultural explorers alike. Immerse yourself in crystal-clear waters as we dive into vibrant coral reefs, encountering a kaleidoscope of marine life during our exhilarating snorkeling adventures. Trek through the verdant trails of the park, embracing the serenity of ancient rainforests, while encountering cascading waterfalls and breathtaking viewpoints along the way. Our adventure is also a cultural journey, as we partake in traditional dance performances, engage with local communities, and witness the vibrant spirit of the Samoan people and their ISLAND LIFE. Prepare to be captivated by the natural wonders and cultural richness of AMERICAN SAMOA NATIONAL PARK, where every moment is a discovery of hidden treasures.
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Culture, Wildlife, Adventure: A Guide to the National Park of American Samoa
A tropical paradise in the South Pacific. A culture that has roots deep within the past. A species protected by “America’s Best Idea”. You can find all of those things at the National Park of American Samoa, one of the most unique and special national parks on the entire roster of NPS units! Join us as we delve into what makes this place so special through looking at the history of the islanders, the activities at the park, and the wildlife found within it.
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THE OLD PAGO PAGO TRAIL | NATIONAL PARK OF AMERICAN SAMOA | BLUESKY COMMUNICATIONS SPONSORSHIP
We found a new trail!!
Our friends at the National Park of American Samoa have been hard at work, maintaining the existing hiking trails and clearing new trails too.
Today we're showing you The Old Pago Pago Trail. We started at the same trailhead as the Mount Alava Trail, but instead of taking the path most taken, we opted instead for the narrow, steep, and challenging path that meets back up with the main Mount Alava Trail.
This alternate route is about 0.7 miles long (one-way) and includes ropes, natural root steps, and a beautifully visible star mound (tia seu lupe).
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00:00- Introduction
00:28- Driving to the Trailhead
01:16- What Is the Mount Alava Mystery Trail?
02:16- Our Hike Begins
04:02- What Is the Old Pago Pago Trail
06:41- We Found Wild Ginger Growing
07:51- Break Time
08:41- Thank You Bluesky Communications!
10:26- Star Mound (Tia Seu Lupe)
14:36- We Found the Main Mount Alava Trail
18:19- Tofa Soifua
American Samoa - 12 Travel Tips to Know Before You Go
Sit back and relax while we give you some travel tips to help you have the best vacation ever in American Samoa. We discuss transportation, travel documentation required, and etiquette to help you fit in with the culture and traditions.
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HIKING MOUNT ALAVA | NATIONAL PARK OF AMERICAN SAMOA
The MOUNT ALAVA TRAIL in the NATIONAL PARK OF AMERICAN SAMOA is one of the most popular hiking trails on Tutuila, the main island of American Samoa.
But not everyone who starts the trail ever reaches the summit. So...
AMSAMFAM is taking you to the rainforest covered mountains, to let you experience the grandeur of the views and excitement of the trail, without the challenge of actually hiking it.
So, whether you're stuck inside or just look to bring more fresh air and nature into your life, follow along and see what makes the MOUNT ALAVA TRAIL so special.
TRAIL DISTANCE: 7 miles/11.26
AVERAGE TIME: 2-5 hours
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WE SURVIVED THE MOUNT ALAVA ADVENTURE TRAIL | Hiking the National Park of American Samoa
We started hiking the Mount Alava Adventure Trail with partly cloudy skies, fresh legs, and energetic kids. A few rain storms, muddy legs, 56 ladders and 783 steps later, we made it to the summit of Mount Alava.
We lost the trail a few times, as the trail was incredibly overgrown and each time we thought we were almost there, we'd see another ladder ahead of us, we had to dig down deep and find the willpower to keep going.
But we finally made it, 3.5 hours later.
The hike back down was much faster, as gravity was helping us out and we were all ready for a treat, a shower, and a nap. haha
The Mount Alava Adventure Trail is challenging, both mentally and physically, but the reward of knowing that you conquered it is unbeatable.
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The National Park of American Samoa Fire Crew visiting Lassen Volcanic National Park in 2016. Thanks to Alex Behr for the video.
TUAFANUA TRAIL | Hiking in American Samoa | National Park of American Samoa
Today we're taking you hiking on the Tuafanua Trail, through the National Park of American Samoa. In the village of Vatia is a hiking trail that combines adventurous ropes and ladders with beautiful views and lots of AmSamFam smiles ???? This is one of our favorite hiking trails, come see why.
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ROPES, LADDERS, AND LOTS OF MUD | HIKING the MATAFAO TRAIL | NATIONAL PARK of AMERICAN SAMOA
Hiking the MATAFAO TRAIL has been on my bucketlist since we first moved to American Samoa. I always thought I would go without the kids, but we decided to give it a shot.
Matafao is the highest point on Tutuila, the main island of American Samoa, and the trail is definitely difficult. Combine mud and a rainstorm with this already challenging and treacherous trail and that could be a recipe for disaster.
See how our adventure turns out and if we were able to reach the summit.
A great bug THANK-YOU to the National Park rangers who cleared the trail and installed ropes and ladders to make the trail passable!!
Tofa Soifua.
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All 63 National Parks In One Video!
This gorgeous video features every National Park in the United States from Yellowstone to Yosemite, Acadia to Zion and every park in between.
At the conclusion (around 5 minutes), the video repeats with behind the scenes commentary by yours truly!
Acadia National Park, Maine
Arches National Park, Utah
Badlands National Park, South Dakota
Big Bend National Park, Texas
Biscayne National Park, Florida
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
Canyonlands National Park, Utah
Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico
Channel Islands National Park, California
Congaree National Park, South Carolina
Crater Lake National Park, Oregon
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio
Death Valley National Park, California and Nevada
Denali National Park, Alaska
Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida
Everglades National Park, Florida
Gates of the Arctic National Park, Alaska
Gateway Arch National Park, Missouri and Illinois
Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska
Glacier National Park, Montana
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
Great Basin National Park, Nevada
Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina and Tennessee
Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas
Haleakalā National Park, Hawaii
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii
Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas
Indiana Dunes National Park, Indiana
Isle Royale National Park, Michigan
Joshua Tree National Park, California
Katmai National Park, Alaska
Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska
Kings Canyon National Park, California
Kobuk Valley National Park, Alaska
Lake Clark National Park, Alaska
Lassen Volcanic National Park, California
Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky
Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado
Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
National Park of American Samoa, American Samoa
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, West Virginia
North Cascades National Park, Washington
Olympic National Park, Washington
Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona
Pinnacles National Park, California
Redwood National Park, California
Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
Saguaro National Park, Arizona
Sequoia National Park, California
Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota
Virgin Islands National Park, Virgin Islands
Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota
White Sands National Park, New Mexico
Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Alaska
Yellowstone National Park, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming
Yosemite National Park, California
Zion National Park, Utah
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National Park of American Samoa - Park #53
I spent my birthday flying halfway around the world to visit another National Park I hadn't been to yet, National Park of American Samoa. It was my 53rd park out of the 63 at the moment. A very long 27 hours of travel to get there, I spent 2 nights on Ofu and then a quick afternoon on Tutuila as I prepared for the 2 days of travel to get back.
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Island Hop the Pacific National Parks: American Samoa, Hawaii Volcanoes & Haleakala
Chimani Releases Individual Free Mobile App Travel Guides For Hawaii Volcanoes, Haleakala, and National Park of American Samoa
App developer seeks to help reduce waste by replacing traditional park guides with mobile apps
Portland, Maine – Chimani, Inc., in partnership with Subaru of America, has announced the launch of 59 mobile app travel guides – one for each of the 59 iconic national parks, including each of Pacific's iconic national park destinations – in celebration of the 2016 National Park Service Centennial.
The national park apps by Chimani not only serve as a powerful park navigation tool to help visitors explore some of the country’s most beautiful areas, but also eliminate wasteful paper guides that end up in waste landfills. Subaru has partnered with Chimani to support the development of these new apps and to help educate visitors on the importance of reducing waste in national parks.
“We began developing the national park apps in 2010 to address the need for better access to park information, while also understanding the cellular connectivity issue most parks face,” said Kerry Gallivan, CEO and Co-Founder of Chimani, Inc. “Each of our national park apps includes curated, original content covering hiking trails and unique points of interest, park facilities, and more; along with GPS-enabled maps that work without a cell or Wi-Fi connection.”
“We’re extremely excited to release the free apps for American Samoa, Hawaii Volcanoes, and Haleakala national parks” said Gallivan. “Our tremendous partners at Subaru have lead the way for waste reduction in parks, and by replacing paper travel guides, Chimani will help them accomplish this goal.”
Subaru, a premier partner of the National Park Service Centennial, is deeply committed to protecting the environment and helping keep U.S. national parks beautiful. The company operates the first automotive assembly plant in America designated as zero landfill (Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc.), which has also been named a Backyard Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. Subaru is sharing its zero landfill expertise to help the national parks find ways to reduce waste and educate consumers on how they can help.
“As we enter the one hundredth year of the national parks, Subaru remains as committed as ever to help park visitors make the most of their trips to our national treasures, while also educating them on the need to keep them clean and beautiful for the next generation,” said Alan Bethke, senior vice president of marketing at Subaru of America. “Chimani is a terrific partner that offers Subaru the opportunity to do both through their new national park apps.”
Each of the 59 national park apps and the flagship National Parks app by Chimani, which includes an overview of all 412 national parks, are available for free download in the App Store, Google Play, and Amazon Appstore.
About Chimani, Inc.
Chimani, Inc. ( creates apps for national parks and the outdoors. Chimani’s growing suite of apps includes guides to Acadia, Yosemite, Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, and all 59 National Parks. Chimani was recently chosen by Google to be one of nine app developers to partner in its new app-indexing program.
About Subaru of America, Inc.
Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered at a zero-landfill office in Cherry Hill, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts, and accessories through a network of more than 620 retailers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill production plants, and Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is the only U.S. automobile production plant to be designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. For additional information, visit media.subaru.com.
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