Tag Archives: St. Croix Hiking

On A St. Croix Rainy Day, What Is There To Do?

Posted on March 18, 2016 by John Boyd

Starting with basics, there is no such thing as a bad day in Paradise. If it starts to rain think about snorkeling. No worries about lightening or thunder, we only get that a few times a year and no more … Continue reading →

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Thanks to Island Visitors; Hiking is Heating Up!

Posted on February 7, 2014 by John Boyd

I started hiking as a business in 2012 and like most new ventures it was very slow. I spent far in excess of what I made on advertising and all the other items a new business has to deal with. … Continue reading →

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Caribbean Night at the Palms

Posted on November 30, 2013 by John Boyd

I am finding a whole new dimension to Caribbean Night at the Palms (at least for me). I started doing a weekly book signing at Caribbean Night in the Craft area and am having a ball. The women have been … Continue reading →

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This Avis News Story Says it All!

Posted on September 9, 2013 by John Boyd

For those of you who missed the story in the St. Croix Avis, I was  delighted with the positive vibes. So here is a copy of the story.

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Lost Pirate Treasure of St. Croix – Book Description

Posted on August 26, 2013 by John Boyd

My research and book tracks all known pirate activity on the island of St. Croix. Many pirates brought treasure to the island as did smugglers and merchants. It is well documented that Captain James Martel was killed on the island … Continue reading →

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Are the St. Croix Goldens Descended from Pirates?

Posted on August 24, 2013 by John Boyd

I have known the Golden clan of St. Croix for about 30 years and enjoyed the company of family members on many occasions. Brother George was a natural story teller and he and I spent many days and hours sharing … Continue reading →

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Start Your Treasure Hunt Today!

Posted on August 21, 2013 by John Boyd

According to Amazon, you don’t need to own a Kindle device to enjoy Kindle books. Download one of their free Kindle apps to start reading Kindle books on all your electronic devices. The Kindle app is available for every major … Continue reading →

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Lost Pirate Treasures of St. Croix

Posted on August 18, 2013 by John Boyd

  My new book, “Lost Pirate Treasures of St. Croix: Your Search for Billions Starts Here!” has been published and is available from Amazon in both Kindle Book and Paperback Book. This is my second book carried by Amazon, but … Continue reading →

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In Search of Pirate Treasure

Posted on May 10, 2013 by John Boyd

Almost everybody I know has walked a beach while looking down for treasure. Some people treasure shells, others sea-glass and a unique group even searches for cod stoppers, those marbles used to seal carbonated beverages before crown caps were invented. … Continue reading →

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Moses in the Rushes – the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Posted on April 29, 2013 by John Boyd

Moses in the Rushes (Tradescantia spathacea or Rhoeo spathacea) is on five continents as an ornamental or medicinal plant. In has been used in it’s native Mexico as anti-fungal and anti Cancer drugs and is still used in modern medicine … Continue reading →

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