The Emerald Pool is located in the Morne Trois Pitons National Park (World Heritage Site). It is fed by a delicate cascade, which plunges off the edge of a fern-covered cliff. The Emerald Pool is so named because the greenery surrounding the pool is reflected in the water. The pool’s temperature is 22 degrees Celsius. It takes 15 to 20 minutes to walk to the Pool through the rainforest. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and don’t forget to bring a towel with you because it is always tempting to swim in the water. Walking can be chellenging if you have a heart or lung condition or if you have back, leg, or hip problems.
This tour begins with a walk to Middleham Falls straight into the heart of the rainforest. The waterfall is a narrow stream dropping approximately 80 meters from a keyhole notch in the lip of the cliff. Be sure to wear strong and comfortable walking shoes. Walking can be challenging if you have a heart or lung condition or if you have back, leg, or hip problems.
The Boiling Lake
The Boiling Lake is a flooded fumarole approx. 6.5 miles east of Roseau. It is filled with bubbling greyish-blue water that is usually enveloped in a cloud of vapour. The lake is approximately 200ft (63m) across.
You can get a guide when you get to the usual launching point - Laudat - or you can ask around in Roseau in the days before you go. The trail is for the most part well defined and it is tempting to set out on one's own. But since much is along a razor-thin ridge and there are other parts where you're scrambling over rocks, the experience of One Who Knows The Way is without price (but will usually cost you about EC$150 for two).
Freshwater Lake
Freshwater Lake stands at 2,500ft (762m) above sea level, and with an area of about 10 acres, is the largest lake in Dominica . It is 85ft (26m) deep when filled, but the level can fluctuate down to 65ft. The road to the Freshwater Lake runs along the southern edge of Morne Micotrin , Dominica 's fourth tallest mountain. The lake, the source of the Roseau River that runs through our capital city, has been tapped to generate hydroelectric power. A small trail network exists in the Freshwater Lake area, and boating tours on the lake are offered.
Indian River
The Indian River in the town of Portsmouth, is named after the Carib Indians who once lived along its banks. The river was used as a means of travel from the village inland to the sea where they fished. The tour area along the river is approximately ¾ mile (1.2 km) long from the mouth, and about 145ft (44m) across. The water is more than 10ft (3m) deep in places and usually very clear. The Indian River is a place where you can find the second largest swamp, ferns, large buttressed trees, iguanas, crabs, and a variety of birds. A ride up this river on a rowboat with one of the knowledgeable guides is an experience you are not likely to forget.
Cabrits National Park
The word Cabrits is derived from the Spanish and French word for goats. The Cabrits National Park is a unique protected site in Dominica and in the Caribbean. The park has a total area of 1,313 acres (421 hectares). Four-fifths of the park’s area is marine, and the remaining 260 acres is dry forest and swamp. The park was officially established in 1986. The Cabrits National Park is 1¼ miles north of Portsmouth, which is Dominica’s second town; this park is best known as the site of Fort Shirley. Two extinct volcanoes that separate Prince Rupert Bay from Douglas Bay form the Cabrits Peninsula. Most of the mangrove plants in Dominica are found in Cabrits National Park. Cabrits is a fun place to explore.
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