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Takoma Park what is now Takoma Park MD and Takoma D.C. began as a late 19^th century railroad stop Victorian suburb known only as Takoma Park. Founded in 1883 and incorporated in 1890. It is a planned commuter suburb located along the Metropolitan Branch of the historic B&O Railroad northeast of Washington, D.C.

History Takoma Park as one of first railroad-accessible suburbs in the D.C. area. At 350 feet in elevation, this new suburb was high enough to avoid the malaria and mosquitoes that plagued the nation’s capital.

Until 1997, the City straddled two counties with the eastern portion of Takoma Park located in Prince George’s County and the western portion in Montgomery County.

Preserving Historic Takoma Park among the first suburbs of Washington D.C., Takoma Park is the largest historic district in Montgomery County. The Montgomery County Historic District was established in 1992, with Takoma Park its largest district in the County; it includes several residential and commercial neighborhoods such as Takoma Old Town and Takoma Junction. Takoma DC is also an historic district, making the area one of the only multi-jurisdictional historic districts in the region.

Residential and Commercial property owners in the Montgomery County Takoma Park Historic District require a Historic Area Work Permit prior to undertaking any proposed changes to the exterior of a structure or to the environmental setting of their site.

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The National Register of Historic Places District for Takoma Park was designated in 1976 in Maryland and in the District of Columbia in 1983. Much of the original residential development was included in this district, which embodies a rich variety of American architectural late 19^th to early 20^th century styles.

Stream Valley Parks along Sligo Creek and Long Branch Creek cross the city and, along with other city parks, provide bike trails and play areas for the community.

Diversity Takoma Park is a community of many different cultures and interests. There is no one racial or ethnic category that represents a majority of the population. Over a quarter of the population was born in another country, mostly from Latin America and Africa. Residents can walk, bike, or take a short Metro or bus ride to many popular destinations.

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Neighborhoods Takoma Park is largely residential, with a mix of single family homes and small and large apartment buildings. Homes range from historic bungalows and Victorians to modest colonials and ramblers. The largest commercial district is Takoma-Langley Crossroads, centered at the intersection of University Boulevard and New Hampshire Avenue. The Old Takoma business area is a neighborhood commercial district near the Takoma Metro station.

Education the Takoma Park/Silver Spring campus of Montgomery College (a community college) and the campus of Washington Adventist University are in Takoma Park. Besides the excellent Montgomery County public schools, Takoma Park is served by several private parochial schools.

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Louisville is centrally located along the Ohio River and is one America’s most accessible cities within a day’s drive of more than half the nation’s population.

History this city has a colorful past, from its frontier founding at the time of the American Revolution, to early 19^th century steamboats and as a Union base during the Civil War. Named for King Louis XVI of France in appreciation for his assistance during the Revolutionary War, Louisville was founded by George Rogers Clark in 1778 becoming Kentucky’s largest city by 1830. Strategically located at the Falls of the Ohio, Louisville was a major commercial center with river transportation supplemented by the Louisville & Nashville Railroad, chartered in 1850 and operating 1,800 miles by 1920.
A City of Firsts Louisville was first in the nation to introduce the secret ballot and adopt zoning and planning measures to control and shape urban growth, the first bridge designed exclusively for motor vehicles to cross the Ohio River, and birthplace of Mary Millicent Miller, the first woman in the United States to receive a steamboat master's license. Famous citizens include President Zachary Taylor, two U.S. Supreme Court Justices, naturalist John James Audubon and boxing legend Muhammad Ali.

Neighborhoods Louisville’s earliest neighborhoods were incorporated river towns each with its own strong sense of neighborhood identity. The area saw an influx of German and Irish immigrants and, with the advent of streetcars, suburban growth. 1890-1930 streetcars marked the era of the beginning of the city’s suburbs combining rural ambiance with urban amenities.

Historic Architecture and Parks the local landscape includes six tree-lined parkways, 18 parks and more than 30 miles of bike lanes. Louisville’s large landscaped parks are connected by tree-lined parkways, smaller parks, playgrounds, and squares; historic treasures and valuable community assets. 

Bourbon and Food Louisville is home to over 2500 restaurants that blend traditional Kentucky cooking with International cuisine including French, Italian, and Mediterranean fare, Mexican and American Southwest influences, and classic Barbecue.

Diversity as a center of culture and transport, Louisville is a multicultural city with cosmopolitan roots stretching back centuries. From the African American experience that predates the history of the United States to the arrival of Asian and Jewish communities in the early Twentieth Century, to the most recent immigration of Hispanic and Latino communities, Louisville’s unique character continues to be remade by each influx of new people.

Arts and Culture diverse arts and culture communities make the city come alive with creative energy, new ideas, and talent. As a city built on America’s first frontier, Louisville is home to a proud tradition of artisanal crafts including glass and ceramic arts, wood and metal work, and decorative domestic crafting with an original Louisville twist as well as home to more than a dozen venues and performance companies and the music traditions of blues, bluegrass, and rock & roll.

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The Kentucky Derby Museum on the front steps of historic Churchill Downs, captures the pride, tradition and excitement of the greatest two minutes in sports. Main Street Museum Row is ten original attractions within four walkable blocks: Frazier History Museum, Glassworks, Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, Kentucky Science Center, the Kentucky Museum of Art & Craft, 21c Museum Hotel, the Muhammad Ali Center and the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience. The Belle of Louisville is the oldest Mississippi-style steamboat still in operation in the world; this National Historic Landmark has three decks and can carry over 600 passengers.

Croatia Nature Trails

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Croatia has two climates; one along the coastline, a typically Mediterranean climate with hot, dry, sunny weather during summer and relatively mild weather in winter, and one for the interior of the country, a continental climate, which means that winters can be pretty cold, with temperatures often falling below 0°C/32°F and lots of snow. Average temperatures during summer should lie in the mid-to-high 20s °C/77-86°F, although it is more likely that you’ll have temperatures well into the 30s °C/high 80s or low 90s °F. Winters are obviously cooler, although temperatures never really get below about 5°C/41°F.
Geography due to its specific location, characteristic ecological, climatic and geomorphological conditions, Croatia is the center of endemics of south-eastern Europe. Out of the total number of known plants, 5.65% is endemic. The number of known species and subspecies in Croatia is around 38,000 but it is assumed that the number is much higher, from 50,000 to more than 100,000 because every year new unknown species are discovered. With their beauty, abundance and diversity, protected areas represent a fundamental value and one of the most significant natural resources of the country. The Nature Protection Act in Croatia protects 433 areas, of which the most beautiful and valuable areas are placed under protection in 8 national parks (95,472 ha) and 11 nature parks (419,621 ha), which in total cover 515,093 hectares.
 

Makarska is a city of more than 15 thousand inhabitants, located below the mountain of Biokovo, which protects it from the harsh continental climate and is responsible for its rich Mediterranean vegetation, mild winters, long, warm summers cooled by a refreshing breeze called maestral.
Biokovo is the second-highest mountain range in Croatia, located along the Dalmatian coast of the Adriatic Sea. Its highest peak is Sveti Jure (Saint George), at 1762 m. The material in the lower parts towards the sea and on the opposite side is mainly made up of Eocene Flysch sediments while the higher parts are shaped into carbonate sedimentary rocks. The vegetation of the mountain Biokovo is very interesting and rich, it is an apparent mixture of oldest Mediterranean, Boreal and Central European floral elements. The fauna of Biokovo is distinctive and varied although, unfortunately, still insufficiently explored. In the area of Biokovo there was a large number of endemic and tertiary relicts due to the fact that it is situated in a part of Europe which during the Tertiary was not largely affected by glaciation. Because of his importance for Croatia, Bokovo is protected as a Nature Park. Visiting and sightseeing includes entrance to the park for visiting, and learning about the natural and cultural values ​​of the park, as well as carrying out recreational activities which are permitted.

The Botanical Garden Kotišina on Biokovo is located on the coastal slopes of the mountain slope above the village Kotišina, at an altitude of 350-500 meters and is an integral part of Biokovo Nature Park.

The garden was founded by Dr. Fra Jure Radic (1920-1990), a Franciscan priest and scholar, with the purpose of scientific research and monitoring, protection, conservation, and popularization of the flora of Biokovo. This is not a botanical garden in the classic sense, where each plant is brought by certain rules, but is designed as a "walled part of nature", which will retain the natural vegetation forms with its native flora. For a relatively small area of 16.5 hectares there are highly diverse habitats such as rock gardens, screes, precipitous rocks, arable land, and the Proslap canyon with the same name waterfall, which is most of the year is dry, and comes alive only during heavy rains.

SPLIT the Mediterranean Flower and Croatia’s second-largest city, is located on a beautiful peninsula off the Dalmatian Coast. The Marjan hill (178 m), rises in the western part of the peninsula, The ridges Kozjak (779 m) and Mosor (1339 m) protect the city from the north and northeast.

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Mosor is a mountain range which belongs to Dinaric Alps, and it stretches from the pass of Klis in the northwest to the Cetina River in the southeast. The highest peak is the eponymous Mosor peak at 1339 m. There are no inhabited areas on the mountain above 600 metres. Mosor is mainly composed of karst, limestone rocks. There are two alpine huts and many mountaineering paths for hiking and mountain centre.
Kozjak is located above the town of Kaštela. It also belongs to Dinaric Alps, and it stretches from the pass of Klis in the southeast, to the above Split Airport in the northwest. The highest peak is Veli vrj (779 m) above Kaštel Gomilica. Its southern slope is very steep, and northern rock slopes gradually turns to the corrugate plateau of Dalmatian Zagora. Kozjak is also mainly composed of karst, limestone rocks. On the west side of the ridge is well-known mountain centre of Malačka on 477 m. Its highest peak overlooks the city of Split, towns Solin, Kaštela, Trogir, and most of central Dalmatia island.

ŠIBENIK is a historic city in Croatia, located in central Dalmatia where the river Krka flows into the Adriatic Sea. It has a Mediterranean climate, with mild, humid winters and hot, dry summers.
The beautiful Krka National Park, home to more than 800 species of flora and a huge range of birds, is one of the most beautiful Croatian natural spots. You’ll trek through lush vegetation to the magnificent waterfalls of Skradinski Buk, and Roški Slap, enjoying views of beautiful small cascades and numerous backwaters and islets. Krka Waterfalls is the only National Park in Croatia where swimming is allowed.
Visit a Falconry Center, where you will have an opportunity to observe the beauty of falcons flying and to have them close enough to look them in the eye. This will be an unforgettable experience for everyone who wants to feel a breeze of wilderness and adventure.

OPG Kalpić in a wide, forestry area, there are six picturesque stone built houses.  There is a traditional Dalmatian tavern, offering traditional Dalmatian meals, made form ecologically grown food, and of course good wines, that completes the flavors and scents of the menu. In a pleasant ambience, far away from city jams, with your kind hosts, you will feel just like home.

ZADAR  is a prehistoric city situated on the Adratic Sea. The harbor, to the north-east of the town, is safe and spacious. Zadar has a borderline humid subtropical and Mediterranean climate, since only one summer month has less than 40 millimetres of rainfall.
Vransko Lake is situated between cities of Zadar and Šibenik, a natural phenomenon and the largest natural lake in Croatia. It has been declared a Nature Park because of its rare natural habitats, fresh water springs and biodiversity. It is a karst valley filled with brackish water as well as cryptodepression, which means that a portion of the lake lies below sea level, still hiding many secrets and is a constant source of scientific discoveries. There are few areas in the world where you can simultaneously explore three very different environments and landscapes. Vransko Nature Park has a special Ornithological Reserve, it's the biggest nesting population of the Pygmy Cormorant in Croatia. It is a habitat for diversity of ornithofauna and number of waterbirds spending the winter on the lake.

PAKLENICA because of it unique natural features, magnificent forests and extraordinary geomorphologic structures, Paklenica became a National Park. The name probably derives from black pine sap called “paklina”, which the locals used in traditional medicine, for wound treatment. It's the largest and best preserved forest complex in the territory of Dalmatia. It stretches on the area of 95 km2 , on the littoral slope of South Velebit under the zone of highest mountain peaks Vaganski vrh (1752 m) and Sveto brdo (1753 m). The relatively small area has an abundance of geomorphological phenomena and forms, diverse flora and fauna, attractive landscapes and intacted nature.

The Velebit Nature Park stretches over an area of 2200 square kilometres from the Vratnik Pass in the north west to the Zrmanja River Canyon in the south east in a total length of 145 kilometres. It borders the Adriatic Sea to the west, and is surrounded by the Gacka, Lika and Gračac fields with the rivers Gacka, Lika and Otuča on the inland side. The largest single protected reach of land in Croatia, the Velebit Nature Park received its protected status in 1978 for its extraordinary natural values and importance for the preservation of biodiversity. The Nature Park has been included in UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves. The Park includes two national parks: the Paklenica National Park and the Northern Velebit National Park.

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