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Pigeon Mountain is a summit in Walker County, Georgia. [3] At its highest point, the mountain has an elevation of around 2,330 feet (710 m). [1] Ellison's Cave and Petty John's Cave are both located on the mountain. [4] Most of the mountain is located inside the Crockford-Pigeon Mountain Wildlife Management Area. [5]
The jewel of the national park is the Tenorio Volcano, from which it derives its name. The volcano was made part of the National Park in 1995 and is located about 26 miles northeast of Fortuna in the Guanacaste Province. The Rio Celeste appears blue due to the emission of sulphur from the volcano and precipitation of calcium carbonate.
Turrialba is the second highest volcano in Costa Rica with an elevation of 3,340 m (10,960 ft). The volcano is periodically active. [34] Total: 816,521 ha (2,017,670 acres) (including ocean) The land area of national parks make up 13 percent of the area of Costa Rica and about one-half of the total protected land area in Costa Rica.
The Living Edens is a nature documentary television series that aired on PBS from 1997 to 2003. Each episode focuses on a specific natural location around the world, showcasing its unique ecosystems, wildlife, and the beauty of unspoiled natural environments.
Pigeon Mountain may refer to: Pigeon Mountain (New Zealand) ... Pigeon Mountain (Georgia), a mountain in Walker County; See also. Pigeon Peak, Colorado, ...
Central Pacific Conservation Area is an administrative area which is managed by SINAC for the purposes of conservation in the southwestern part of Costa Rica, on the Pacific coast. [1] It contains four National Parks , and a number Wildlife refuges and other types of nature reserve .
Celeste River (Spanish pronunciation:) is a river in Tenorio Volcano National Park of Costa Rica. [1] It is notable for its distinctive turquoise coloration. The Celeste River also borders several hot springs and has one large waterfall. It takes about an hour to hike to the waterfall from the park's entrance. [2]
Miravalles Protected Zone (Spanish: Zona Protectora Miravalles) is a nature reserve in the northwest part of Costa Rica, which forms part of the Arenal Tempisque Conservation Area. The site contains the Miravalles Volcano , which is still active although the last recorded eruption was only of steam vents in 1946.