Repovesi National Park ( Finnish : Repoveden kansallispuisto ) is situated in the municipalities of Kouvola and Mäntyharju , only a few hours north-east of the more populous Helsinki area of southern Finland. Formerly a site for intensive commercial forestry, the Repovesi area successfully transformed into a pristine national park. Pine and birch trees dominate the park. Repovesi abounds with wildlife including bear, deer and various birds. The River Koukunjoki flows through the park. Other streams and lakes are also situated within the parks boundaries.
4-719: Attractions include the Olhavanvuori hill, popular among climbers, and the Kultareitti water taxi route. Also located in the park are the Kuutinlahti bay with its restored timber rafting channels, the Lapinsalmi suspension bridge, and many observation towers . The common fauna of the park includes the red-throated diver , the Eurasian lynx , the moose , many owls and several galliformes . This Eastern Finland location article
8-420: A bus , or on demand to many locations, operating in a similar manner to a taxi . A boat service shuttling between two points would normally be described as a ferry rather than a water bus or taxi. The term water taxi is usually confined to a boat operating on demand, and water bus to a boat operating on a schedule. In North American usage, the terms are roughly synonymous. The earliest water taxi service
12-461: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article related to a protected area in Europe is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Water taxi A water taxi or a water bus is a boat used to provide public or private transport , usually, but not always, in an urban environment . Service may be scheduled with multiple stops, operating in a similar manner to
16-463: Was recorded as operating around the area that became Manchester , England. Cities and other places operating water buses and/or taxis include: On demand water taxis are also commonly found in marinas , harbours and cottage areas, providing access to boats and waterfront properties that are not directly accessible by land. On March 6, 2004, a water taxi on the Seaport Taxi service operated by
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