Archive for agosto, 2013
Picos de Europa in Spain
The National Park Picos de Europa, covering 64.660 Ha, forms the most extensive protected area in Spain. It consists primarily of three major mountain ranges covering three regions, Asturias, Cantabria and Castilla-Leon. In 2002 it was declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. It has over 200 levels that exceed 2000m altitude, impressive canyons, chasms and caves […]
Nazca Lines in Peru.
Extending majestic in an area of over 500 square kilometers Nazca River valley, south of Peru, in an area between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes are the Nazca Lines known. It is a series of lines, geometric designs and abstract pictograms that have remained unchanged for over a thousand years, defying science and archeology. […]
Redwood National Park in California.
Created in 1968, Redwood National Park, is located in the northwestern part of the state of California and has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1980. Redwood National Park has one of the oldest redwoods in the world. Within 60 miles of California coastline and historic parks with four inside, Redwood National […]