Žagarė Regional Park, Regional park in Joniškis District Municipality, Lithuania
Žagarė Regional Park is a nature reserve in Joniškis District that encompasses mixed forests, wetlands, and open meadows. The park protects a range of different environments that support wildlife and plant life across the changing seasons.
The reserve was established in 1992 to protect the landscape and its archaeological remains. Evidence of ancient settlements scattered across the park shows centuries of human activity in this northern region.
The park reflects how local people have lived closely with these forests and wetlands for generations, shaping their connection to the land. Walking through the different landscapes, visitors can sense this long relationship between the community and nature.
The park has marked trails of different lengths that make it easy to explore the different areas on foot. A visitor center near the entrance provides maps and guidance to help you find your way.
A lake within the park creates calm reflections of the surrounding forest and draws in different animals across the year. Visitors often overlook how this water body serves as a crucial habitat for the local wildlife that lives here.
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