A national park is a designated area, whether within a sanctuary or not, that a state government can establish due to its ecological, faunal, floral, geomorphological, or zoological significance. The primary purpose of a national park is to protect, propagate, and develop wildlife and its enviro...
Excavations have shown that the area was one of the earliest sites of human settlement on the continent (Aboriginal peoples are thought to have inhabited the area some 50,000 years ago) and have uncovered several sites of religious and ceremonial significance to Aboriginal peoples. Tourists are ...
Mixed heritage sites contain elements of both natural and cultural significance. The ratio of cultural to natural sites on the World Heritage List is roughly 3 to 1. Several new sites are added to the list at the middle of each year (until 2002, sites were added in December). Origins of...
For the Tibetan people this area is of high spiritual significance, and many devotees make pilgrimages to the park each year. In fact, in the Tibetan language the name of the park loosely translates ‘to ferry people away from suffering’. ...
The region surrounding the park has no roads which only adds to its remoteness and untouched beauty. It is famed for its spiritual significance. Many Sherpas live here, while others pilgrimage to sites within the park. Mount Everest itself is very important to the local people. They call the...
So, to help you determine which parks should be higher on your bucket list, we ranked each park based on their overall accessibility, facilities and accommodations, trails and attractions, crowds, and, of course, overall ‘wow’ factor, which we measured by photo ops and stunning scenery. ...
Across the globe, national parks are frequently described in terms of their diverse wildlife, spectacular scenery, and cultural heritage. These extraordinary land (and sea) scapes are known to be important for the health and mental wellbeing of the people who visit them, but for many, they are...
Others recognize an area’s historical significance. These include San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and the National Parks of New York City. Finally, national park sites document important events, like Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. Hiking the Highline Loop Trail to Logan ...
National parks have always been an emotive and iconic symbol, ever since the first parks of the modern era were created in the mid-nineteenth century. This book, based on original research, delves deeply into their character and significance, and the larger context in which they developed. The...
Others recognize an area’s historical significance. These include San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and the National Parks of New York City. Finally, national park sites document important events, like Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. Hiking the Highline Loop Trail to Logan ...