The National Park of American Samoa—the only U.S. national park located south of the equator—welcomes an average of about 12,000 visitors each year, making it one of the least-visited parks in the U.S ...

Looking at a map, it’s easy to understand why the National Park of American Samoa gets relatively few visitors, but seeing images, it no longer makes sense. How could this breathtaking place not top ...

Inside Ofu Island, part of American Samoa, a pristine and very remote small landmass 5,000 miles away from the mainland.

A study found that on the most populated island in American Samoa, traditional village-based protections and remote sites had the highest density of giant clams — outperforming federally designated no ...

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