In Croatia's rugged interior, a stone's throw from the Bosnian border, hides one of Europe's most exotic hikes: through Plitvice (PLEET-veet-seh) Lakes National Park. There's nothing like this lush ...

In Croatia's rugged interior, a stone's throw from the Bosnian border, hides one of Europe's most exotic hikes: through Plitvice Lakes National Park. There's nothing like this lush valley of 16 ...

This attractive park, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, is situated between Zagreb and Zadar. Considered a national treasure, the park boasts lush, forested mountain scenery and 12 upper and ...

Unprecedented pressure from tourism and ill-planned construction threaten to impact park’s waters and biodiversity. Zagreb – This week, local communities living in and around Croatia’s Plitvice ...

It’s a marvel that Europe has treats of this scenic caliber that don’t even make it onto most American travelers’ wish lists. In Croatia’s rugged interior, a stone’s throw from the Bosnian border, ...

New constructions permits have been issued by the Croatian ministry that could endanger the site and cause its deletion from the UNESCO World Heritage List Zagreb, Croatia – WWF Adria expressed ...

Croatia's status as the ultimate European outdoor escape has long been assured. And in Plitvice Lakes National Park, which has enjoyed protected status since 1949, lies one of the most arresting ...

In Croatia’s rugged interior, a stone’s throw from the Bosnian border, hides one of Europe’s most exotic hikes: through Plitvice (PLEET-veet-seh) Lakes National Park. There’s nothing like this leafy ...

February 1992: IUCN expert mission; September 1992: UNESCO/IUCN mission; September 1993: WHC/IUCN mission; May 1996: World Heritage Centre mission 1996 Report of the Multinational Rapid Assessment ...

The site was inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger in 1992. Missions to the site were carried out in 1992 and 1993. The situation remains critical due to armed conflict and the political ...