Its All about Parks

To get away from the madding crowd

Are you someone who wants to do some thing off the beaten track and visit some of the little known places which are not teeming with noisy tourists? Then here are some of the world’s most beautiful parks that you can visit and not be beset by crowds of people.

Torres del Paine National Park, Chile - This park offers the best that nature has to offer. There are the mountains, glaciers and green lakes. The most popular draw are the natural rock formations called rge “Torres del Paine”. This also means the blue towers.

Jasper National Park, Canada - This park is teeming with wildlife. See the grizzly bears, coyotes and the wolves, surrounded by the mountains. There are the seas of the Athabasca Valley and the Columbia Ice-fields along with the eight glaciers.

Cinque Terre National Park, Italy – This is located in a place called Liguria in Italy. In this park, there are the mountains which surround the oceans. The park gets its name from the five beautiful villages that are found here.

Nairobi National Park, Kenya - This is a place to sample some of the bewildering variety of African wildlife. There are lions, zebras, cheetahs and black rhinos too. There are about 400 species of birds and probably more, in the savannah grasslands. In the west, there are highlands and dense forests as well.

Arches National Park, USA (Utah) - This place has some of the most beautiful and amazing rock formations that you can ever find. In the park, there are over 2000 stone arches to be found, thus giving the park its name. The tallest stone arch is 14 meters long. All these rock formations are completely the work of nature. Another thing to notice about these rock formations is the fact that due to the action of erosion, the forms, colours and shapes of these are constantly undergoing perceptible changes.

Connemara National Park, Ireland – This park can be found in the west of the Republic of Ireland. There are the famous Irish moors and mountains. There are megalithic chamber graves which are about 4,000 years old. See the wild Connemara ponies and the red deer along with the orchids and some carnivorous plants.

Archipelago Los Roques National Park, Venezuela (Vargas) – This national park comprises 42 islands,. There are sand banks along with some of the world’s most untouched coral reefs. The waters are of a beautiful colour, from dark blue to a turquoise green. The park is located at a distance of 105 miles from the coast of Venezuela. Here you can stay in posadas. These are small rural dwellings run by families.

Picos de Europa National Park, Spain (Asturias, Cantabria, Castle and Leon) – This park is the largest national park in Spain. Right next to the Atlantic Ocean, the park is at an elevation of 1,100 meters and has mountains. There are the beautiful Covadonga Caves.

Berchtesgaden National Park, Germany (Bavaria) -This is the only park with untouched alpine pastures and farms. There are mountains all around with a beautiful variety of flora and fauna.

Top National Parks in the world

Here are some of the world’s best national parks.

The first one in the list is very obvious. It is the Yellowstone National Park. This park is usually said to be the first national park in the whole world. This was established in 1872 and is a treasure trove for some of the most exotic wildlife like grizzly bears, wolves, bison, and elk. There is the famous Old Faithful and some of the most famous hot springs and geysers in the world. There is also the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.

Then comes the Fiordland National Park of New Zealand. This park is beautiful and has some of the most beautiful waterfalls and glaciers ever to be found. There are 14 fiords to be found here and hence the name. Here the elk is supposed to be an exotic species. This park is a designated World Heritage Site.

Kruger National Park in South Africa is another famous name here. This park is millions of acres wide and is relatively untouched by man. As a result, people can see nature at its best here. There are so many different animals and birds that can be seen here. The wildlife here can walk around free while it is the visitors who have to be restricted.

The Tikal National Park in Canada is another must visit for a national park. This is again a World Heritage Site and here, you can see the remains of the Mayan settlement from 250 to 900 AD. There are the relics of many temples here which loom all around. And then there is the surrounding jungle all around as well. There are still some remaining Mayans here and one can always hire a Mayan guide to get a feel of the place. This place is seriously a walk down the ancient and eventful lanes of history which we all must know about.

Kaieteur National park in Guyana is a place which should be there on your itinerary. It is the only national park in Guyana and the best feature in this park is this towering waterfall which is a 226 meters drop. At that height, the waterfall is five times the height of the Niagara Falls. There are beautiful rainforests all around and most of it is largely untouched by man and development, still. There is a rare bird which can be seen there and is called cock-of-the-rock. It is a brightly colored bird.

And the last but not the least on this list is the Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary in Peru. There is the Inca trail there. Also there is a peak within the park which is called the Huayna Picchu. However, there is a certain restriction there, as everyday, only a certain number of people are allowed to go on the Inca trail and this limitation applies for the peak climbing as well. There is a fascinating history behind the park which is worth listening to. There are the local guides who are trained very well and can speak both Spanish and English very fluently.

Famous parks in the world

One of the most famous parks in the world is the Blue Mountains Park. This park is located in New South Wales in Australia. The park is very conveniently located as it is situated at a distance of just 81 kilometers from Sydney. Thus it is very centrally located and it is also very easy to reach the park from the City Center directly. The park is located in the region of the Blue Mountains. The Blue Mountains, by itself is another place which is one of the most beautiful places to visit too.

Why the place is called Blue Mountains? That entire region is covered with a bluish mist most of the times and thus, the name. You mus travel to this place if you want to see some of the most beautiful views in the whole world. The funny thing is, though it is called the Blue Mountains Park, the entire region is a plateau region with no mountains to be seen anywhere. There are many rivers flowing through the plateaus. There are many beautiful places to go and see, in the Blue Mountains Park. One of the biggest attractions is the Three Sisters. Other than that, there are so many beautiful walking trails where people can walk in, both during the day as well as the night to appreciate the sheer beauty of the place.  Thus, you must visit this place for the experience of a lifetime.

Another world famous national park is the Yosemite National Park. This is in California, United States and was established in 1980. the Yosemite park is located in the east central side of California. Not only that, the park is surrounded and overshadowed by the looming Sierra Nevada range of mountains. This park, thus offers some of the world’s most breathtaking views of mountains along with greenery and exotic wildlife. The park is huge, covering a distance of 761,266 acres. It is one the most popular tourist destinations in the country and attracts a huge footfall. Every year, the annual visitor counts reaches almost 3.5 million people. There is another feature that the park is very famous for and that is because of the Yosemite Valley which can be seen on the south western side of the park. This valley has some spectacular granite cliffs along with some breathtaking waterfalls. This place is a must see.

Nature has given us some of the world’s most beautiful sights ever and we must look, appreciate and take good care of her beautiful creations. The entire planet is filled with so many beautiful sights. Some are strange and enigmatic, while others are wondrous. The variety of natural beauty is bewildering. There are deserts, and the snow covered mountains. Then there are the green forests and the plains along with the clue oceans and sandy oceans too. There are so many different kinds of creatures walking the earth that we can never hope to see in just one lifetime.

Top Amusement parks – Know them closely

When we talk about the amusement parks or theme parks the pictures come in front of our eyes is the collection of rides, roller coasters, water parks and many other entertainment attractions that are put together for the purpose of attracting large group of people every day. The amusement parks are usually located in the big area as compared to our normal city parks or playground. The parks are designed so well that it provides attractions to children’s, teenagers and adults. Today, these amusement parks are becoming a very famous and fun loving for many people, visitors love coming here again and again.

When summer approaches, many peoples pack their bags and head to their favorite amusement parks, while some may go to Disney land parks or some may land up America’s famous parks. Many of them choose summertime to get the taste of the thrilled excitement experience in such amusement parks. Below we just check out some famous amusement parks.

1. Knoebels, Elysburg, PA

Knoebels amusement park is rich in the history with a various collection of old and newer rides. All the old and new rides in the Knoebels are built around the forest and trees for preserving the trees natural covering. In the summer the trees and the location make the park cool summer destination for many people around the world. The Knoebels offer a free admission to the park and reasonable priced rides to everyone. The rides and the parks attraction keep the families happy as the park is very safe you can let your children run freely around.

2. Storyland, Glen, New Hampshire

The New Hampshire, Storyland White Mountains is a standard family amusement park. The park offer more than enough attractions for the visitors, the rides are safe and almost all the rides are open for adult and children’s, the Storyland food is reasonably priced than that are considered with the other overpriced theme parks. Moreover the park give more attractions including a raft ride, steel roller coaster and log flume ride and in addition parking is free.

3. Indiana Beach, Monticello, Indiana

Indiana Beach offers various different packages to visitors. Entering to amusement park is free, the park includes various different exciting rides and water parks and moreover special attractions to lake-front cabins, cottages, boardwalk, and a full golf course. Taking admission to sand beaches, games, theme park, Water Park and rides needs to be purchased separate tickets. The water park pass and combination ride offers admission to both the attractions such as amusement and Water Park. Booking tickets online is easy, it also offers discounts offer.

4. Holiday World, Santa Claus, Indiana

The Holiday World Santa Claus, Indiana amusement park is a clean ground, friendly staff and exciting rides. For the year 2009 the Holiday World were, announce the world’s tallest water ride that gives a wild experience for the people, the most visited place where the shoot-the-chute takes 10 passenger boat upto 135 foot rise by the use of elevator lift and then it drops them 131 feet at 45 degree angle. When the boat reaches to the top at the speed of 50mph it creates a flow of water 90 feet wide and 45 feet tall. In addition the Holiday World keep the visitors offering affordable trip and free sunscreen, soda, and parking.

Theme Parks

Theme parks started with fairs and meets that used to be held periodically to hold exhibitions, to play games providing general entertainment to the local people. The fairs catered to the entertainment requirements of the people in the form of creative activities, new games, serving delicacies et al. The parks we see today have evolved gradually from the fairs that were a part of the traditional culture. Theme parks are now highly modern with technologically supported rides and other gaming gadgets. Theme parks are now a rage in US with families spending ample time especially vacation time in these parks.

What is a theme park?

Theme parks are places that provide entertainment on a larger scale than their simple city counterparts as they offer a wide range or collection of rides and other attractions for various age groups and not just children. It is also called an amusement park as it offers varied entertainment pursuits.

Some amazing theme parks in US

· Cedar Point, Ohio, United States

This park offers great rides, it has the largest set of roller-coasters and the variety never ceases to amaze and entertain. Thus it is a famous destination for people looking out for enjoyment and some exciting enjoyment at that!

· Islands of Adventure, Florida, United States

This is a different kind of a theme park and stands out because the park literally follows a theme. Everything looks in theme, nothing out of place. There is a shopping area, a space for your favourite cartoon characters, a space devoted to comic characters along with other themes for children’s’ rides. They have fewer rides but the place is beautifully kept with innovative designing and great landscaping.

· Holiday World, Indiana, United States

This is the nation’s first theme park and now has a wide range of rides and toys to offer. It has three holiday themes, Christmas, Halloween and Independence Day. It is also popular for the delicious food that it offers. But the greatest advantage is that this place is reasonably priced in all aspects.

· Knoebels, Pennsylvania, United States

The best part of this park is that the admission is free and one only needs to buy the tickets for the rides desired. There are several water rides along with the usual roller coasters. It is surrounded by trees and thus is closer to nature than most of its other famous counterparts.

What can you gorge on in a theme park?

Food is available in abundance in these theme parks. They are sold on trolleys, carts and booths. The food items offered are varied and delectable to the last bite! You can get anything from street food like burgers, hot dogs to full-fledged connoisseur foods. You can choose from foods like French fries, cheese filled rolls etc. The sweets range from cotton candy to chocolates, ice creams, cakes, fudge desserts and many more mouth-watering items. The parks also offer special food in case the theme is something different and not the usual, local variety. They run their own food courts along with local and national food houses pitching in with their delicacies.