Triglav National Park

The last hamlet before you enter Triglav National Park is an ideal starting point to conquer the Julian Alps which in winter,covered in a white blanket of snow,appear even mightier yet enticing for all those who enjoy off-the piste skiing.Our mountain guides will safely lead you from Mojstrana across the alpine peaks. Dovje is a small old ( 1000 years) village, which is one of the sunniest villages in Slovenia and enjoys a beautiful view of the highest mountain in Slovenia - Triglav - 2864 m. Situated is 22 km from Bled (Bohinj and Bovec, Soča around 45 km) and 13 km from Kranjska Gora. Dovje, a thousand-year-old-village,beautifully laid out among terraced fields and orchards along the southeren foot of the step sunny slopes of the Karavanke, a village with many typical features of alpine architecture preserved, the most outstanding being the arched doorways of farmhouses.And great views to peaks and Triglav. In the village of Dovje in the area of Julian Alps and Triglav national park you can find also a great accommodation in the Apartments Triglav.

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Mono Lake, California

In Mono County, California, just Northeast of Yosemite National Park, lies a fascinating 760,000 year old saline lake. Mono Lake has no outlet to the ocean, and has become very salty and alkaline. The most notable feature of Mono Lake is it strange tufa formations, giving the lake an other worldly or moon-like quality. The tufa at Mono Lake are limestone formations that were once underwater but have slowly been exposed as the lake’s water evaporated. Tufa deposits are also found at Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia.

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Nikko National Park – Spot For Wildlife Preservation

Japan is the nation which is well – known for its technology as well as fashion. It enjoys a well – preserved historical as well as religious edifice that was built hundreds of years ago. Apart from all this the country has some great and lavish natural views that can be visited. One meticulous town of Japan is Nikko which serves as the gateway to the popular Nikko National Park and some fabulous temples and shrines. If you want to acknowledge the waterfalls, temples, shrines, the ancient imperial house, mountain ranges, lakes, marshland, botanical garden and many other natural sights then you must make a trip to this beautiful spot.

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Lake Bled, Slovenia

Lake Bled is a glacial lake that lies in the municipality of Bled, located in northwestern Slovenia. The picture perfect lake features a small island in the middle which is home to the Assumption of Mary Pilgrimage Church. You can often hear the bell of the church ringing, as it is believed that visiting the church to ring its bell brings good luck. The romantic church is a popular place to have a weeding, as is the nearby Bled Castle. Visitors to Lake Bled can enjoy a walk around the lake, try their hand at fishing, or take a swim in its lovely emerald waters in the summer months. There are also ample opportunities for hiking in the nearby Triglav National Park. The closest airport to Bled is the Airport Joze Pucnik Ljubljana, just outside the city of Kranj.

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Lake Powell, Utah and Arizona, United States

Lake Powell is a man-made reservoir on the Colorado river. Located in the United States between Utah and Arizona, Lake Powell is surrounded by magnificent Navajo sandstone canyon walls in bright oranges, reds, and whites. These striking colors contrast beautifully with Lake Powell’s blue-green waters. Lake Powell is a sprawling, winding lake, and is the second largest man-made lake in the United States. The lake was made when Glen Canyon Dam was constructed in the early 1960s, flooding Glen Canyon. The lake, along with Horseshoe Bend and the notable Rainbow Bridge National Monument rock formation, is now part of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Visitors to the lake can tour its waters via boat rental or guided tour. Tour operators and lodging can be found in the nearby town of Page in Arizona.

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