Ins & Outs of St. Vincent and the Grenadines - 2023

36 DISCOVER ST. VINCENT Cumberland Nature Trail This nature trail passes through the Cumberland Valley, traversing a variety of forest vegetation and farmlands. Its biggest attractions are the rainforest and the opportunity for bird and other wildlife watching. The Botanic Gardens Located on 20 acres of land on the outskirts of the capital, Kingstown, the Botanic Gardens are the oldest in the Western Hemisphere. Fort Duvernette Also known as Rock Fort, this defensive structure was built around 1800 to protect the town of Calliaqua. About 50 yards off Young Island Resort, it still has many of its armaments intact. Layou Petroglyph Park A cultural landmark with an indigenous petroglyph, the Rutland River and a forested trail. The site is pre-Columbian in origin, of unknown age. The Layou petroglyph most likely dates to between AD300 and AD600. Vermont Nature Trail This trail starts in Buccament Valley and leads through tropical rainforest. There is a chance of seeing (or hearing) the St. Vincent Parrot and the Whistling Warbler, both unique to St. Vincent and strictly protected. This is also the habitat for the House Wren, the common Black Hawk, Cocoa Thrush, the Crested Hummingbird, Redcapped Green Tanager and Green Heron to name a few. Out & About Fort Charlotte Completed in 1806, Fort Charlotte is on a ridge 600 feet above the sea, providing a magnificent view across Kingstown and down the Grenadines. Nicely restored with new amenities in 2022. Photo: Kay Wilson Photography Fort Duvernette Photo: SVG National Trust Photo: Kay Wilson Photography Photo: Edson Reece