New York City is a Gold Mine for the
Nature Lover
You
probably don't realize that New York City is in
fact the greenest city in America . paket liburan murah ke lombok piranti travel, Of nearly 200,000 total acres, more than 50,000 of those acres are of park or
open space. While Central Park is the most famous of green spaces in New York City it is only
number five of the top 10 largest parks in the city.
For
those who love nature, New York City
may not seem to be the oasis for wildlife that it actually is. There is plenty
to do in New York City
that will enhance your appreciation of nature and/or allow you opportunities to
educate yourself about nature or simply be out and about enjoying it.
New
York is home to some 1,700 parks and playgrounds where you can enjoy activities
such as bike riding, inline skating, ice skating (seasonally), row boating,
basketball, skate boarding, softball, soccer, tennis, Frisbee, or even a
rousing game of tag with the little one that lights your eyes. Be sure to bring
a blanket so that you can lie on your back and watch the clouds roll by. While
you're at it, see if there's a stray bird or two that you can identify.
For
those who love nature there are plenty of places to get close to it in New York City . For those
who are interested in bird watching New
York Botanical Garden
offers guided tours. Blue
Heron Park
is another great place to watch birds. Some of the varieties you'll see her
include: Woodpeckers and Warblers. Clove
Lakes Park
not only offers bird watching but also fishing, row boating, paddle boating,
and outdoor ice skating when the weather permits.
For
those who prefer nature activities that require a little more action than bird
watching (well sometimes), there are plenty of excellent opportunities to go
fishing in and around New York City .
Central Park's Charles
A. Dana
Discovery Center
is a great place to go 'catch and release' fishing. They'll even lend you a
pole. paket liburan murah ke bali piranti travel, You can also go fishing in Willowbrook
Park . While you're there
be sure to let the little ones ride the Carousel, it will net you a tremendous
amount of smiles for the small price (in today's world) of $1. Other activities
available at Willowbrook park include: archery, ice-skating, an archery range,
football, soccer, horseshoes, tennis, and horseshoes.
If
plant life is more your speed or you just enjoy seeing the more obvious signs
of nature, then there are plenty of chances for your to observe the amazing
wealth of plant life and greenery in and around New York City . Central Park Conservatory
Garden offers six acres
of beautiful plant life to enjoy. You can see three distinctive patterns in the
gardens here. The North
Garden is meant to be a
formal French inspired garden, the central garden is meant to lend an Italian
atmosphere, while the south garden is styled after a traditional English garden.
The Brooklyn Botanic
Garden offers another opportunity for enthusiasts to enjoy the
finest in greenery that New York
has to offer. This garden even has a special club designed to help youngsters
bring out their inner green thumbs. Be sure to check it out.
Another
area of Central Park that bears mentioning is Belvedere Castle
and the turtle pond that runs below it. Belvedere castles is a great place for
bird watching and the other wildlife surrounding it only magnifies its appeal.
Be sure to stop by the Central Park Conservatory at Belvedere Castle
in order to borrow a backpack that contains binoculars, a sketchpad, and a map
of the park to help you bird watch like a pro. You must provide ID and children
under the age of 6 cannot borrow.
If
you love nature, don't fret, there's plenty of nature to be shared and enjoyed
in New York City .
Make sure that you take the time to enjoy several of the parks that are
available to your during your stay in this wonderful and exciting city. paket tour thailand piranti travel,