Rand Memorial Nature Center

At the Rand Memorial Nature Centre in Freeport, Grand Bahama, travelers will experience the island's natural beauty and cultural heritage. Here's what visitors can expect: Nature Trails & Native Flora Explore over 2,000 feet of well-maintained trails winding through 100 acres of pine barrens and coppice forests. Birdwatching Paradise The centre is a haven for bird enthusiasts, especially from October to May when migratory birds join the resident species. Botanical Gardens & Wildlife Pond Visit the freshwater pond, once home to flamingos, now attracting various native birds. Educational Exhibits & Art Gallery The visitor center houses exhibits on Bahamian ecology, geology, and history, including a collection of sea shells. Wildlife Encounters Encounter resident animals such as the endangered Bahama Parrot, a red-tailed hawk, and Bahamian boa constrictors. This activity is only available for bookings on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please call or email for more details.

Lucayan National Park

Explore Gold Rock Beach, famously known as the "Welcome Mat of the Bahamas," with its breathtaking low-tide sand flats and postcard-worthy views. Walk through a scenic mangrove boardwalk leading to the beach and explore the surrounding ecosystem teeming with birdlife and native plants. View the Lucayan Caverns, part of one of the world’s largest underwater cave systems (viewable from safe platforms). Learn about the Lucayan people, the island’s original inhabitants, for whom the park is named. Peaceful Nature Trails through pine forest and coppice woodland, offering a serene, educational stroll through protected Bahamian landscape.