Around 18% of land in Estonia and 30% of the sea waters are marked as protected areas. These are inclusive of landscape and nature reserves, five national parks and some smaller regions. The national parks in Estonia have a diversity of flora and fauna and also a nature farm accommodation and a manor house. There are facilities for camping here and if you are lucky enough you would be able to see eagles, wolves and bears. All the parks here are easily accessible and are for free.

Lahemaa is the first park in Estonia and is today the largest too. This gives a great view of the entire cultural and natural settings here and has been so named after the water bodies that are found here. Lahemaa means the Land of Bays and is situated on the northern coast of Estonia. With the beautiful sandy seashores, pine forests, splendid bogs and cliffs, the entire region of Estonia provides the best of architectural monuments too. The historical and architectural structures here are  interesting and attract tourists from across the world. There are many stories and legends attached to the boulders here and tourists find this an immensely interesting land ensconced in the lovely surroundings of Estonia. The sea and the land and also the four peninsulas form the main sights here. This is one area that has totally not been affected by any kind of human activity and as the entire region forms a close region Lahemaa surely is one of the most important conservation areas in the forest regions in this part of the world.

There are many mammals which live here and which provide a lot of beautiful attractions like brown bears, moose, foxes and lynxes. Beavers are also greatly fascinating in the beavers trail here and as the entire picturesque ambience attracts the tourists , the simple sights of the commonest birds like Ural Owl, Common Crane, Black Woodpecker, etc enthrall the visitor. These birds come to feed in the autumn season and the tours to Lahemaa thus enchant the tourist entirely.

Today Lahemaa is one of the most fascinating conservations zones in Europe where you would find many kinds of limestone cliffs and also historical regions. As the surroundings have the best of snowdrop anemones blooms and the most interesting fishing villages, the simple fishermen’s culture here also enchant the tourists. The Kasmu village is one such village which is filled with the spirit of unity and culture. The pine forests here and also the historical complexes in and around, make tours here really worthy.

With the best sights of the most beautiful evergreen forests, the drive to this beautiful verdant paradise is just an hour’s drive from the capital Tallin. Add to this the sights of the four manor complexes, Vihula, Sagadi, Palmse the simple pleasures of a beautiful land is really a must see in this part of the world.

As tourists come to the beautiful Lahemaa region, the idyllic ambience totally enchant the visitors. There is a visitor centre is situated in Palmse and in Sagadi you get to see the forest museum and there are activities in a nature school in Oandu. There is a resort in the forest region of Vosu and this is really an excellent fare for all those who want to enjoy the beach experiences.

Lahemaa is also popular for the immensely interesting nature trails. So if you want to have the most enchanting and the most adventurous experiences then do visit the Lahemaa national park in Estonia and go back with a great memory of a beautiful land.

Come here and enjoy the lovely surroundings of the National park which is located in the central part of Georgia and is a portion of the beautiful Caucasus region. With the sight of the surrounding villages that are filled with the richest cottage industries, medieval historical locales and the most legendary kind of hospitality. With the history of this place dating back to the time of the Middle Ages, this is one land which the earlier feudal lords used for hunting.

Today this park covers an area of almost 1% of the region of Georgia. The mountainous forests here are a great treasure and the most endangered fauna species are found here. Sprawling over a huge area, the alpine meadows here are the major feature here. So come to the Borjomi Kharagauli National Park and surround yourself with a beauty that is irresistible. With the kinds of settlements and resorts and the most interesting monuments, this is one place that is a great resort here in Georgia which is famous for its unique nature, mineral waters and the most abundant monuments.

Some place in between Borjumi and Bakuriani there is a place which is the place where we would find the Timotesubani Monastery. Here there is a church of the Holy virgin which was constructed in the 10th century. It is basically made of red sandstone. There are inner chambers that are covered with beautiful frescos from the 13th century. this was during the epoch of Queen Tamar.

There is a remarkable historical monument here that is located on the National Park area and this is the St. Mary’s church which is located at the National Park Entrance. The Tsar Romanoff Palace and the Likani Park are of great attraction here and have been built in the year 1895 and are of recreational value. In the 19th century the first healing spring was found and this was later used by the Russian Tsar family who used this as the summer residence. Likani Palace was built on the banks of the River Mtkvari and impressed the king a great deal. The simple sights of the Borjomi Gorge fascinated the king and he decided to build a summer resort here.

There was a beautiful park that was designed here and today is one of the fantastic destinations in this part of Borjomi. There is a lovely rail track here which is around 35 km long and more than a century old. It takes you from a narrow gorge from Borjomi to Bakuriani which is the winter capital of Georgia. Today it offers a lot of ski routes and sport destinations to people. There are rope ways which give you the adventure that is needed here.

Kharagauli is located in the northern part of the national Park and this is a region which is a greatly fascinating land with the best subtropical ambience and the most mesmerizing landscape. There are a number of river gorges and mineral water springs and the most enchanting karstic forms. There are traditions of the past here and here you would get to see the most tasty honey. Get the sights of the most fascinating basket works and earthen ware and thus fill your travels with the greatest thrill. There is Akhalsikhe which is a very ancient city of Georgia which has a population of various nationalities which has a historical museum. Here the Atskuri fortress and the Sapara monastery are very famous.

Visit the Adigeni district where you get to see the monasteries of Chule and Zazma which provide you a great sight of the Abastumani resort. At the Borjomi Kharagauli National Park you get to see the Sun Gate.

Overall, this trip will be the most memorable one and a welcome break.

Central Balkan are among the most protected Europe areas and has some of the best wild regions in this part of the world. these parks in Bulgaria are identified as Category II which are protected by the best conservation parks in this part of the world. The Bulgarian national parks give best opportunities for scientific research and tourism and also education. Bulgaria has some of the most valued resources for the cultural value and livelihood for the people who are living in close quarters. There are lot of links between economic development and non timber resource harvesting which give a lot of progress in this park.

The national parks here also have lakes, rivers, waterfalls, natural landmarks, and also the most beautiful landscapes. These parks are among the best natural resources like air, water and land and also wildlife. These parks are a great source of prosperity of local people and have a lot of economic and social welfare.

The Central Balkan national park lies in the highest part of the Stara Palinan Mountains which have around 670 km hiking areas and also has the best cross country trails and snowshoe views with greatly fascinating views of the deepest canyons, the highest waterfalls and the loveliest beech tree forests. The international trekking route E-3 goes to the Black Sea from the Atlantic Ocean. Normally tourists coming to this part of the world like to explore this region on a mountain bike or on horseback.

The park is a great paradise for nature lovers. The bird watchers also come here and love to spot the bird species here which cross over 123 of them. The golden eagle and the imperial eagle are amongst the commonly found here. The white backed woodpecker, red breasted flycatcher and eagle owl are other varieties found here in the land of beautiful surroundings.

The park also has wolves, bears, pine martens, bat species and also otters amongst the innumerable varieties of invertebrates which are all endangered.

The park is accessed from Sofia or via Varna or Kazanlak. Trains and public buses go to the park locale from Sofia.

The Balkan Mountains form a majestic background for the park and the entire mountains traverse the whole region of Bulgaria from the East to the West. This is actually the most fascinating sight of the park

The Central Balkan National Park gives a great sight to the wildlife experiences here and this also has the highest waterfall in the entire peninsula and has the tallest mountain peak too. The deepest precipice cave is found in Bulgaria and it has the biggest populace of brown bears too. The beech forests here notwithstanding offer the best sights and the entire park is really a great site with the maximum biodiversity that could be found in this land of beautiful mammals and plants besides of course the absolutely mesmerizing avifauna which forms a major part of the park.

Hikers come to this park and enjoy the lovely experiences that are so much a part of this region.

With the sight of the Singing rocks and the most welcoming mineral spa, the Central Balkan National Park is a great region to be in and provides ideal travel pleasures in this part of the world. With the new plant species Botev Triglav forming the mainstay of the park, the Balkan national park is not without its lovely surprises and pleasant delights. Come here to the land of beautiful experiences and feel the ambience seep into you as you make your way through this land of verdant stretches and virgin ambience. Something about the park is sure to linger in your mind for a long time to come, so do take care that you take your camera along to capture the whole scene in front of your eyes very well enough to take it back as your best travel kitty.

• The Cheviot Hill – Located in the north of the National park, The Cheviot Hill is a captivating destination surrounded by misty hills and valleys. If you are searching for a destination close to the rivers, hills, then The Cheviot Hill is a nice destination to enjoy the picnic with your family. You can also explore some old antiques which are kept for display at the National Park Centre, Ingram. Overall, Cheviot Hill is a serene destination to enjoy your holiday.

• Hadrian’s Wall – If you want to get a glimpse of history, then you should definitely visit Hadrian’s wall, the most captivating and spectacular monument which stretches 73 miles across the north of England. The origin of this monument dates back to historical times as it was built during the reign of Emperor Hadrian. This monument has become a great source of excavation for archaeologists to discover some old, priceless objects existed during the Roman Empire. There’s lot to discover at Hadrian’s Wall. Greenlee lough is a nice destination to enjoy the panoramic views of wildlife ponds and birds around the trees. You can discover lot of wildlife species like goosanders, goldeneyes, widgeons, pochards and teals. There are also other wildlife species like willow warblers, mute swans, reed buntings, herons, otters, foxes, roe deer which have made their base in Northumberland National park. Whether you are coming for exploration or wildlife adventure, Northumberland National Park is your gateway to experience every thrill. There are lot of activities and events like cycling, photography, horse riding, water sports and survival skills being held at Northumberland National park. A great destination for caravanning and camping, Northumberland National Park gives you the opportunity to enjoy a wide array of activities like excursions to historical places, quad biking, horse riding, clay pigeon shooting, sailing, climbing, cycling, fishing, golf, swimming etc. There are lot of pubs, restaurants and cafes in Northumberland National Park where you can relish on wide range of cuisines ranging from scrumptious French cuisines, Thai delicacies, and Vietnamese food to Chinese delicacies. Every facility that you need during your exploration trip is available at Northumberland National park.

So, be ready to live the adventurous exploration at Northumberland National Park, England.

There are animals such as bears, badgers, wild cats, insects, birds, deer, snakes, roa deer, foxes, wolves, adders, squirrels, lynx and elks.

The vast outdoors here, the fjords, the woods, the forests, the mountains all of it can be can be found filled with the best in terms of wildlife and natural beauty. Elks are the biggest Norwegian wood animals. The male adult elk can get to be more than eight hundred and fifty kilo grams and upto 240 cm tall.

The main species in Trondheim are being protected by Norwegian environment authority. You will see squirrels all over Norway, especially on top of the pine trees. Ekorn is a Norwegian red squirrel that lives in the upper north of the region. Lynx is another beautiful animal found in the central and north Norway. Norway also has a substantial whale population, which makes for a superb experience.

Dinosaur Safari:

This is perhaps one of the biggest and unique-most selling points of the Blackpool Zoo. This safari ride will take you back into history and let you take a peek at how that memorable era went by – the time when these giants roamed the earth.

The safari will take you past the T Rex, and some other inspiring pterodactyls. The amazing part of the safari is the visually mesmerizing enormous volcano that is bursting; and you’ll be taken over currents and even past water geysers that are running. You’d also experience a meteorite crashing into the Earth; and all this has been done to bring the historic past back to life. This dinosaur safari makes for quite an informative experience and will definitely leave kids better informed about these magnificent creatures from the past.

The Pride of Blackpool:

The Blackpool zoo officials take pride in their beautiful pride of lions and lionesses that live here. They have recently refurbished the enclosure with paddocks that are multi surfaced. This has allowed them to work out a special feature in the rocks, which will allow for heating during the months of winter. This would allow the pride to bask in clear air; and keep them comfortable at the same time.

Gorilla Mountain:

The zoo is proud of its prize winning enclosure meant for gorillas. There are 4 adults here at the moment; and they’re free to roam the enclosure while they look for small treats that have been stashed away by the keepers of the zoo. The gorillas looking for the treats do make for an entertaining experience for the visitors; while the gorillas also end up getting their treats. It’s a win-win situation for everyone involved.

Recent Additions To The Zoo:

Four of the world’s smallest otters have now been born and are being successfully reared at the zoo. This has happened for the first time in their history. The quartet, made up of four of these tiny Asian Small Clawed Otters, are said to be out and about now. This specie is classified as being ‘vulnerable in the wild’.

Three female lion cubs were also added to the pride of lions this year. This is the first time that lions were born in the zoo, the first time in 25 years. The lioness mother is said to be taking good care of the cubs; and they’re growing well.

Volunteer Holidays in Greece:

So you’ve decided to hit the European coast for your holidays this time; but you want to do your own little bit of good when you’re there. If you do zero in on Greece, we have just the idea for you. You could join the Katelios Group for the Research and Protection of Marine Terrestrial Life on the Ionian Island of Kefalonia as part of their volunteer holidays program.  If you volunteer with them, you will receive training to work directly with the endangered sea turtles – the Caretta caretta sea turtles.

This main national turtle protection organization in the region of Greece is known to offer ample opportunities for the volunteers who choose to make their way here.

The main activity of the group is to try and conserve the endangered sea turtles called the Caretta caretta. This region is the local nesting ground for the turtles; and this is why it becomes important for the region to be preserved as just that. The field work of this group completely and fully relies on the volunteers. Seasonal volunteers are needed to help out here.

This is where the idea of volunteer holidays came into play. Ever since the group has begun inviting international volunteers, it’s been doing very well.

The Decalogue For Tourists:

Given the fact that the first and most major source of disturbance to the sea turtles are the tourists and the developments brought about by the tourism sector, there was a need for a Decalogue that could help the tourists in lowering their impact on the sea turtles of the region while fully enjoying their holidays.

• Carry your rubbish away with you when you leave.
• Try and knock down your sandcastles before you leave the beach.
• Let the hatchlings actually find their way to the water before you attempt to help them.
• Place your beach umbrellas in the wetter sand (below the high tide line).
• Do not attempt to camp on the beach.
• Do not drive along the beach.
• Do not go to the beachside at night.
• Try and respect nature.
• Come and visit the Katelios Group for more information on how to help the endangered sea turtles.

By the early 20th century, wild turkey ceased to roam over their normal range. Hunting wiped out a large population of turkeys. Their woodland habitat is also in danger of disappearing.

Wild turkeys primarily forage on forest floors. In addition, they can also be found in grasslands and swamps. They predominantly feed on nuts, seeds, fruits, insects, and salamanders.

The 1940s saw the reintroduction programs for wild turkey. The birds were relocated to regions where the population was low. The woodlands were still recovering. However, the conservation efforts have worked efficiently. Wild turkeys now reside in regions where they would not be earlier found when the Europeans first invaded America. Presently, flocks of turkeys are found in Hawaii, Europe, and New Zealand.

Male turkeys display characteristic ruffled feathers. They have a fan-like tail and a bare head. A bright beard is also associated with turkeys. Turkeys tend to gobble with a characteristic sound that can be heard a mile away.

Female turkeys on an average lay four to 17 eggs. After the chicks hatch, they feed them for a few days. Young turkeys learn to fend for themselves from a very early age. The mother-child flocks may include scores of animals. Male turkeys do not play any role in the care of young ones.

Domestic turkeys tend to have white-tipped tails. These turkeys are descendants of a Mexican subspecies. They were taken to Europe in the 16th century with domestication in mind. They appear different from wild turkey. There have been other physical discrepancies due to captive diet, breeding, and lifestyle changes.

There have been an increasing number of recommendations to include the Waterton lakes in the park area. This has been done mainly to ensure conservation. The park gets its name from the lakes. The chain of lakes was named by Lieutenant Blakiston in honor of British naturalist, Squire Charles Waterton.

Waterton National Park is representative of the southern Rocky Mountains Natural Region. Here, the ancient Rocky Mountains meet the prairie lands. The landscape has been altered by wind, fire, and flooding.

The park is part of a unique ecosystem offering myriad physical, biological, and cultural resources. The ecosystem comprises one of the narrowest places of the chain of Rocky Mountains. This makes the position of the national park very important.

Waterton comprises many ecological regions. The prairie vegetation of the Great Plains and Rocky Mountain plants of the northern areas overlap with the coastal plants from the Pacific Northwest. The park is home to more than 45 habitat types, including grasslands, shrubs, wetlands, spruce-fir, pine and aspen forests. The variety of plants is not proportionate to the area. Besides 1000 vascular plant species, there are 182 bryophytes and 218 lichen species. Most of these are rare and on the verge of extinction. Nearly half of the plant species in Alberta can be found in Waterton.

The park is home to nearly 60 species of mammals. There are also 250 species of birds, 24 of fish, and 10 of reptiles and amphibians. Wolf, coyote, cougar, grizzly bear, and American black bear are the famous predators of the region. The grasslands are home to elk, mule deer, and white-tailed deer. The season of fall sees the usage of marsh and lake areas by migrating ducks, swans, and geese. Some of the rarer species include trumpeter swans, Vaux’s swifts, and vagrant shrews.

Waterton National Park is important globally because of its many designations. The Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park is designed as a symbol of peace between the United States and Canada. It has now evolved into a symbol for cooperation. Both parks are designed to protect the ecosystem with the help of shared management.

In 1995, the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park has been granted world heritage status due to its distinctive climate, mountain-prairie interface, physiographic setting, and tri-ocean hydrographical divide. The flora and fauna are abundant.

The two historic sites within the park include the Prince of Wales Hotel National Historic Site and Lineham Discovery Well National Historic Site.