Nature is an integral part of a human. For thousands of years, our ancestors lived in forests, so the aiming for being closer to nature is quite understandable. In the 21st century, modern people are very limited in their ability to visit parks at least once a week. With that in mind, here are the top nature reserves a glimpse of which makes you feel a sense of inner satisfaction.
Havasu Falls – Arizona, USA
Located on the edge of the Grand Canyon, Havasu Falls are undoubtedly its pearl. Situated in Arizona, The Grand Canyon is one of the very first national parks in the United States. Europeans came there in 1540; before them, this territory was inhabited by Indians of various tribes. They lived in caves, cutting out their homes by hand in the rocks. The Grand Canyon became а very popular place since President Theodore Roosevelt began hunting there.
Getting to the waterfalls themselves is slightly more difficult, but it is definitely worth it because it is simply a crime not to visit it. Just imagine, the emerald-colored water falls down from a height of 37 meters. Definitely saying this view will make you come back here again and again. The magic color of the water in these places is due to the high content of minerals. The waterfall can be seen all year round because the Havasu Creek River does not dry up like the rest of the canyon rivers. At the top, the shape of reservoirs varies, so the overall composition will give a feeling of complete satisfaction.
Lake Baikal – Irkutsk, Russia
Lake Baikal is located on the border of the Irkutsk Region and the Republic of Buryatia. The lake has a tectonic origin and is the deepest lake in the world. The shores of Lake Baikal annually increase by 2 centimeters. The lake is a treasure of pristine Russian nature. People from all over the world come to enjoy the view of the wonderful Russian lake because Baikal is a place of Power. The lake is a must-visit in every season of the year because, in winter and summer, the lake has something to surprise travelers. In winter, you will savor a walk on thick ice, and in summer, you will be amazed by the amazing nature of the taiga.
But the cradle of untouched nature on the lake, you can definitely call the Baikal Nature Reserve. This is an incredible place in the south of the lake, where the amazing Russian flora and fauna are preserved; about 300 species of animals live on the territory of the reserve. The reserve has a nature museum located in Tanhoy. This museum can rightfully compete with the best nature museums of the world due to a huge collection of flora and fauna presented in the taiga.
Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
Fiordland National Park is deservedly considered as the most beautiful place in New Zealand. The great significance of this place is that the ancient glaciers here are located in the vicinity of wild forests; this is a truly amazing combination. You can quickly get acquainted with the splendor of the local views by watching the Lord of the Rings trilogy; after viewing, you will have a great desire to visit this place.
Glaciers have covered this place for the last 2 million years, and during this period, a large number of deep fjords have formed. A fjord is a sea bay with rocky shores. The length of the fjords is 40 kilometers. In some places, the height of the rocky coast reaches 2000 meters. The most famous site is the Peak of Mitra; its height is 1692 meters. In addition to the numerous islands and fjords, the ice in these places has carved out magnificent lakes: Te Anau, Manapouri, Monowai, and Poteriteri. There you can also see the Sutherland Falls, one of the highest waterfalls in the world.
Kruger National Park, South Africa
One of the oldest and most famous parks located in Africa, as well as one of the largest parks in the world. It occupies an area of about 2 hectares, divided into 14 zones, all of which can boast their own flora and fauna. Including in the list of world national parks means that there are no protected borders in the park, and nothing prevents the movement of wild animals.
The park is attractive primarily for its picturesque sights. Meeting the dawn in the savanna, you can definitely hear the song from “The Lion King.” Flora and fauna have an impressive content and include about 507 species of birds, 147 species of mammals, more than 300 species of trees. But tourists primarily come to see the elephants, rhinoceros, lions, leopards, and buffaloes.
Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal
This national park is located in the picturesque Himalayan Mountains. The altitude in this area has ranged from 2850 meters to 8848 meters. Most of the park is occupied by rocks, mountains, and glaciers, about 70 percent of the territory. The remaining 30 percent share land for pasture, about 27 percent, and only 3 percent of it is forest.
The most famous and highest peak in the world, Mount Everest, is located in Sagarmatha National Park. And the less known is Lhotse Peak and Cho Oyu Peak. Thousands of tourists from all over the world come here not to conquer these peaks, but for the wonderful views of these places. Local nature definitely charges you with energy.
Nowadays, every person needs to contact nature; most psychological diseases have a factor of human environmental remoteness. That is why visiting such places makes people more fulfilled.
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