Rivers of Croatia
Maybe no other European country has such diverse, yet so preserved rivers as Croatia. Rivers of Croatia are true treasure of this country.
Recent Posts
Kravica waterfall in Bosna and Herzegovina
Hidden in the arid, karstic heartland landscape of western Herzegovina, Kravice waterfalls is an oasis of water, lush vegetation.
Tortuguero
Tortuguero is a beautiful national park on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. The main attraction of Tortuguero National Park is the turtles that breed on the sandy beaches, but the bulk of the park itself is a maze of channels and rivers.
The most important rivers in the world
Uncountable rivers flow on the surface of our planet, but some of them have profound influence on the planet and human society.
Why did the early civilizations first appear in a river valley?
Fertile river valleys in Asia are the cradles of the civilization. Learn why and how.
The Hoover Dam
The Hoover dam is one of the most famous tourist attractions in the USA, built on the Colorado River.
The Colorado River – Lifeline of the Southwest
The Colorado River is the icon of the western United States. We bring the story and beathtaking pictures from talented Croatian photographers from their trip.
Khao Sok National Park and the Sok River
Amid the steep limestone mountains and luxuriant tropical rainforest is snaking the wild Sok River. Waterfalls, rapids and slow-flowing stretches, deep valleys and a reservoir, is a must go for nature and river lovers. Among other wildlife, tigers, sun bears and elephants call this jungle a […]
Dragonflies and damselflies – ancient flyers
Odonata, the dragonflies and damselflies are large flying insects, living near the rivers and their backwaters. These beautiful flyers have fascinating life cycle, living in the water as larvae and airborne a adults.
The grass snake
The grass snake (Natrix natrix) is a common snake that lives near water habitats in Europe. It is a predator, but also prey. In spring, meatballs of these snakes could be found entangled.
Small birds in winter
Winter is a tough time for small birds. Subzero temperatures, snow cover that prevents finding the food makes the survival difficult. See the gallery of some of the central European birds found on the river banks.
