Scientists surveying American Samoa's coral reefs say Sept. 29's tsunami obliterated some corals and damaged others to the point that they may not recover.

Scientists surveying American Samoa's coral reefs say Sept. 29's tsunami obliterated some corals and damaged others to the point that they may not recover. (AP Photo/National Park Service, Paul ...

Nestled below the equator, American Samoa National Park’s rainforests, coral reefs, and vibrant Samoan culture await — if you’re willing to go the distance. Out of 325.5 million visitors to ...

National Park of American Samoa was specifically established to protect faasamoa, ... delicate coral reefs, and boulder-strewn beaches. History buffs can look at it from another angle: ...

With 12,134 visitors, the National Park of American Samoa was the second-least visited national park last year. Only the Gates of the Arctic in Alaska saw fewer visitors.

Immerse yourself in the community and culture of American Samoa with a rare opportunity to visit all three of the islands where the breathtaking National Park of American Samoa is located. You’ll ...

A devastating tsunami on Sept. 30 that killed more than 150 people on the islands also hit the National Park of American Samoa, damaging its headquarters and visitor center and washing away some ...

Talofa! Welcome to American Samoa and to the only U.S. National Park south of the equator. On this tour, you have the rare opportunity to visit all three of the islands where the National Park of ...