Thursday, May 15, 2008
Gunung Leuser
Gunung Leuser is one of the many national parks in Indonesia. It is located in northern Sumatra. The mountain of leuser is 3,381 m and there is an orangutan sanctuary. Read more about wonderful natural places at www.nature2pixel.com/wonderfulnaturalplaces
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Lorentz National Park
Lorentz National Park is the largest in Southeast Asia. Situated in the Indonesia province of Papua (western New Guinea), it is the sole area of the world where a continuous, intact transect, from a tropical marine environment, through lowland wetlands and right up to the snowy mountain peaks is ...
More information from this website: http://www.nature2pixel.com/wonderfulnaturalplaces/lorentz.htm
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
MAS vs Air Asia - the lowest air fare
Monday, May 12, 2008
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So, let me just brief you about Taman Negara.
This national park which was established in 1938, is a showcase of Malaysia unique biodiversity. It is 4,343 sq km (about 1,680 sq m). For birders, there are over 300 species of birds. For animal enthusiast, watch out for the mammals from the hides built for wildlife observation. There are times, when you are lucky you get to see tapir or cipan in local language.
There are numerous trails for you to explore - so stick to the well marked trail and try not to be too adventurous by starting your own trail. Take the boat trips, explore the caves and do a little fishing if you are a die hard angler.
The world's longest canopy walkway is located in Kuala Tahan. Don't miss it. If you want to conquer the highest peak in peninsular Malaysia, try going up Mount Tahan. It takes 7 days 6 nights to go up and down but if you have less time, try the 4 days 3 nights trail which starts from Merapoh.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Zion National Park - Utah, United States
Do you know that Zion NP is the first national park in Utah? What else do you know?
Zion National Park | |
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IUCN Category II (National Park) | |
Location | Utah, USA |
Nearest city | Springdale, Utah and Cedar City, Utah near Kolob Canyons entrance. |
Coordinates | 37°18′0″N 113°3′0″W / 37.3, -113.05 |
Area | 146,598 acres (593 km²), 143,035.07 acres (579 km²) federal |
Established | July 31, 1909 |
Visitors | 2,567,350 (in 2006) |
Governing body | National Park Service |
Let me just summarize it for you - this information originates from another online encyclopedia. Zion NP is located southwestern side in United States - Utah. The unique feature of this park is its canyon called Zion Canyon. The canyon is 24km in length and almost 800m in depth.
There are 75 species of mammals in which 19 are bats and 32 reptiles species. For birders, there are 289 species of avian life recorded. These wildlife spread throughout the park in 4 different habitats in the national park: desert, riparian, woodland and coniferous forest.
The wildlife that have been reintroduced here are California Condor and Bighorn Sheep.
If you want to find out more, just write to them at Zion National Park Springdale, Utah 84767.
Saturday, May 3, 2008
A Guide to Mountains in Indonesia
Unfortunately, the site is written in local language.
Kerinci Seblat National Park
A little info about kerinci seblat:
- one of the strongholds of endangered species like the Sumatran tiger and Sumatran rhinoceros.
- Gunung Kerinci (3,805m) is the highest mountain of Indonesia outside of West Papua.
- Danau Kerinci is beautifully located in the Kerinci valley. The lake covers a total area of 4,200ha.
- Danau Gunung Tujuh (1996 m), the highest volcanic lake in SouthEast Asia is located within the area of the Kerinci Seblat National Park.