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Peričnik waterfall – one of the most beautiful and famous waterfall in Slovenia

Claire — Wed, 25 May 2011 08:37:05 +0000

Peričnik Waterfall is one of the most beautiful and famous waterfalls in Slovenia. It is situated in the Julian Alps, about 5 km from the village of Mojstrana.

Falls from the Ice Age
Pericnik Waterfall consists of two parts. Higher one is 16 meters high and the lower one 52 meters. A beautiful waterfall is a relic of the Ice Age, when the local largest glacier in the valley of Vrata, located on the northern side of the Julian Alps, created the beautiful valley stretched from the village Mojstrana to the northern foothills of Triglav.

Peričnik Waterfall is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Slovenia.

Above the waterfall there is Vrtaška plateau, which is known for its rich fauna and flora. Waterfall flows into the stream of Bistrica. The waterfall is beautiful also in winter, when there are countless icicles that have subtle shades of blue and green colors.

Peričnik Waterfall is protected as a natural phenomenon and is included in Triglav National Park.

Access to the lower waterfall is easy, since it is possible to get almost here by car from Mojstrana. In Mojstrana be aware of the exit road to the valley of Vrata. After about three kilometers of driving, you come to the Cottage under Peričnik. Here there is a sign of the administration of Triglav National Park with information on the waterfalls. Then walk just a few steps through the trail and you’re already under a magnificent 52-meter-high lower Peričnik Waterfall. You can also walk around, but it is recommended to take a waterproof jacket (and helmet) with you.

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Nigula Nature Reserve – one of the oldest bog reserves in Estonia

Claire — Thu, 19 May 2011 01:35:29 +0000

Nigula Nature Reserve is a protected area in Estonia. It is located in the southwest part of the country near the city of Häädemeeste. Nigula Nature Reserve was founded in 1957 and occupies an area of 64 km2. This is one of the oldest preserved wetlands and valuable areas of Estonia. The local marshes are surrounded by various diversified forests which protect this area and thus represent a symbiotic relationship.

Nigula Nature Reserve has a rich fauna and flora. There are rare plants here. Nigula Nature Reserve is also home to Europe’s protected and not very abundant carnivores such as bear, wolf and lynx and to big game animals such as elk, roe deer, red deer, wild boar. The area is also an important bird sanctuary. In 2000, the Nigula Nature Reserve was added to the group of Natura 2000 (the largest network of protected areas in the world).

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Waddenzee – a unique natural habitat in Netherlands

Claire — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 12:47:00 +0000

Waddenzee is a unique natural habitat in the north part of the Netherlands. It is situated on the Dutch coast from Den Helder to the mouth of the river Ems. Waddenzee is a coastal plain that becomes the sea twice a day and twice daily remains moist land. It is a large unique biosphere reserve covering an area of approximately 2500 km2. Waddenzee is bounded on the northwest with islands that this country protects against shock waves from the North Sea. This allowed the creation of the most varied ecosystem on Earth.

Approximately every 12 hours influx and outflow of the North Sea are repeated. Thanks to this fact, there are many diverse species of fauna and flora living here, such as mussels, snails, starfish, seals and many migratory birds.

When a shoal dries, it makes the Waddenzee the popular tourist area. In the Waddenzee, there are many guides that you can follow for hiking and never go alone as the flora and fauna is protected. Waddenzee is in UNESCO World Heritage List since 2009.

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