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Signal Hill
A truly historical hike, Signal Hill offers views of the
island like no other. Here you can explore no less than three
forts/batteries and marvel at the huge old cannons that lie on
the ground. Signal Hill is also home to the largest population
of Statia's only endemic plant, Statia Morning Glory. Be sure to
visit between December and March to catch this beautiful vine in
full bloom.

View of the Quill and western side of the island

Ready for the next battle? These formidable cannons probably weigh
up to a ton each

Cisterns were, and still are, used to collect rainwater

Look carefully and you will find four orchid species along the
trail (L to R:
Epidendrum ciliare, Psychilis correllii,
Tolumnia urophylla, Tetramicra canaliculata)

Sunrise on Signal Hill

Another cannon and view of the eastern side of Statia, including
the air strip

One day the heavens literally opened

Fort Panga

Vegetation is dry but still has its own beauty (left:
Krameria
ixine; right: fruit of
Melocactus intortus)

Statia Morning Glory (
Ipomoea sphenophylla), Statia's only
endemic plant, in full bloom