| Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale ) |
 Is a common specie of the Asteraceae family. This plant known as Katagan by Mısır and Kıpçak Turks and as saçratku by Çağatay Turks is named as karahindiba today. Although it has different names such as acıgıcı, acıgüneyik and arslandişi, the most common name is radika. Karahindiba grows in April and May, in meadows and sides of roads, perennial, yellow flowered grass like plant. Although it is not wanted in meadows, hindiba actually is a herbal remedy. The leaves are 5–25 cm long, simple and basal, entire or lobed, forming a rosette above the central taproot. As the leaves grow outward they push down the surrounding vegetation, such as grass in a lawn, which kills those plants by cutting off their access to sunlight. A bright yellow flower head, which is open in the daytime but closes at night, is borne singly on a hollow stem (scape) which rises 4–75 cm[4] above the leaves and exudes a milky sap (latex) when broken. A rosette may produce several flowering stems at a time. The flower head is 2–5 cm in diameter and consists entirely of ray florets. The flower head matures into a spherical "clock" (also known as a "wishie") containing many single-seeded fruits (achenes). Each achene is attached to a pappus of fine hairs, which enable wind-aided dispersal over long distance. Dandelion with its % 5 high percentage is one of the best potassium sources. Also rich in Vitamin A, vitamin C, nicotinic acid, calcium and various minerals. That's why the leaves and root are used in salads In some countries in Europe and in India certain kinds of Hindiba are farmed. There are about 100 species seen in all Europe, North America, Asia and almost everywhere in the world. In Turkey 49 kinds are found. Karahindiba widespread in the Aegean and Marmara regions is also seen commonly in the other regions of Anatolia. |
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| Yedigöller National Park |
| Little Further away |
| Abant Lake Nature Park Akdoğan Nature Preservation Area Bolu Hazelnut Nature Preservation Area Karacasu Thermal Tourism Center |
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Yeni Ufuklar Nature Sports Club (YUDOSK) visited us...Hindiba Pension between February 8-10 was visited by the 24 members of YUDOKS ( Yeni Ufuklar Doğa Sporları Klübü). The members of the club, during their 2 day visit exercised it's activities at two difficult tracks Akören and Bürnük Göleti tracks. YUDOSK is an amateur group getting involved in all kinds of nature sports such as trekking, cycling, winter sports, climbing, swimming, camping. Their web address is www.yudosk.org. |
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Hindiba Pension Hindiba Pension, 8 kms to Mengen, 3 kms to Zonguldak-Bartın Highway and on the road to Yedigöller National Park is ideal for those who prefer an alternative and peaceful holiday. Hindiba Pension, located in the forest with a quiet and peaceful atmosphere, offers it's guests a unique garden, and a natuarl and delicious menu.This area, 2 hours to Ankara, 3 hours to Istanbul by car, is very suitable for activities such as camping, trekking, birdwatching, cycling. Attraction points such as Yedigöller, Bürnük Lake, Yeniçağa Lake, Kartalkaya are within daily excursion distances to Hindiba Pension. |
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TrekkingListening to the forest or the step, observing the richness of flora and fauna. Half a days trekking in a national park could open for you the doors of a totally different universe. >>> |
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CampingCamping is becoming an increasingly popular hobby for those who want to escape the pressure of the routine urban life. This nature sport which is more popular among university students and older people, is practiced as a weeksend activity, a life style, or as an entertaining last phase in educational programmes. Although camping may look like an activity for the adults, the effects of nature on children should not be forgotten. >>> |
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Bird WatchingHave you ever looked a bird in the eye? While sailing on a boat on the Bosporus has a cormorant, a silver dove, a shearwater flying fast on the water as if dancing, attracted your attention, have you wandered where they go, how they fly, or how they live? With their glide in the air have they enchanted you? Did you ever want to fly with them? >>> |
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Sky WatchingIf you are somebody who enjoys watching the sky at night, we can tell you that from a clearance in the forest if you look up in the sky you will be more than satisfied. You can find much more than what you get in the city because a clear sky away from the light pollution is awaiting you. Especially if you are living in a metropolis, you can feel that stars are raining on your head. >>> |
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