Paul Angelides has served as president of his own forensic and consulting engineering firm in Syosset, New York, for nearly 35 years. When he isn’t working, he enjoys hiking America’s national parks. For part of each year, Paul Angelides resides on the island of St. John in the US Virgin Islands.
Extending from the north to the south sides of St. John, Virgin Islands National Park has more than 20 hiking trails that can accommodate hikers of diverse interests and skill levels. For visitors seeking a pleasant stroll, the park offers accessible boardwalks that wind through historic ruins and incorporate bird-viewing decks that overlook one of the park’s numerous salt ponds. At just over half a mile, the short Yawzi Point Trail provides access to secluded rocky beaches. More challenging hiking trails in Virgin Islands National Park include the Reef Bay Trail, which descends 937 feet to the floor of the Reef Bay Valley. At the bottom of this trail, hikers can spot petroglyphs and enjoy beachside views of the old Sugar Mill.
