Here on St. Croix, Easter is time when we see residents camp on the beaches! It is so amazing to see! This often happens the week before and the week after Easter. St Croix residents know this tradition which goes back generations. Many set up little “townships” and can be a reunion gathering and an opportunity to have fun with family. We’ve seen simple tent setups to Crucian “glamping” with appliances and platforms.
A few days before Easter, we saw an article on VI Daily News’ covering this tradition! A few days before Easter and there were tents set up along the beaches. It said that hundreds of families will give up the comforts of home and head to many of the St Croix’s many beaches for Easter camping. The article continued, “For some families, Easter camping dates back to more than 50 years, and the tradition starts in earnest this weekend. Tents began dotting the shoreline as early as last week at Cramer Park, Southgate Beach, Butler Bay, Marley Beach, Salt River, Target Wall Beach, Cane Bay and other beaches around the island.” Read the full article here.
After Easter weekend, we read another great article about Easter Camping on WTJX. The interviews with families who treasure this annual trek reminds us of how importance family tradition is. Some out-of-town campers return to St Croix to celebrate with their family, friends, and classmates. Read the article here.