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Progo River

Progo River or Kali Progo is a river in the southern part of Java Island and flows in Central Java Province and Yogyakarta Province in Indonesia and is famous for river-based adventures . The river is sourced from the slopes of Mount Sundoro and Mount Sumbing which flows southeast and south along 140 Kilometers in the coverage of 2380 square kilometers. Upstream or "Progo Atas" in Magelang is used by fans of white water rafting, while in the river mouth or "Progo Bawah" is used for white water rafting and kayaking. This river has strong rapids and stunning views along the river. The Progo River starts from the highlands of Temanggung and Magelang regencies in Central Java, then to the southeast towards Sleman, Bantul and Kulonprogo regencies in Yogyakarta. The Progo River empties into the west of Kwaru Beach on the southern coast of Java. In Ngluwar district, Magelang regency, this river was dammed into two streams for irrigation for agriculture in Yogyakarta...

Choose backpacks based on capacity

Backpacks are large bags that must be prepared for the first time to carry logistics. Backpack capacity is so diverse and the basis for the best decisions to choose is the type of expedition and the length of the trip. These logistics carriers have very varied capacities, ranging from 16 liters to 105 liters. Each backpack also has a different design to adjust capacity and usage including the number of frames, materials used, arrangement of compartments, closing systems, locking methods, and others. Capacity of 16-35 liters for rock climbing This small capacity backpack is commonly referred to as a daypack commonly used by rock climbers to carry equipment. Light logistics will not make it difficult for you to do climbing tasks. Capacity of 35-50 liters for 2 days of hiking Hiking backpacks with a capacity of 35-50 liters are considered sufficient in hiking or climbing mountains to accommodate clothing, food and drinking water in less than two days' journey. A 35 liter...

Parangtritis sand dune

Parangtritis sand dune or Parangkusumo sand dune is the accumulation of sand due to gusts of wind along the coast of Parangtritis in Bantul Regency, Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia. Sand dune has several types including barchan or crescent, longitudinal, transverse and parabolic. Things that affect the creation of sand dune are the volcanic activity of Mount Merapi and Mount Merbabu , the Opak River and the Progo River which carry volcanic material, and wave power from the south coast of Java. The process of forming sand dunes in Parangtritis begins with the eruption of Mount Merapi and spits volcanic material in the form of hot clouds, dust, sand, hot lava, cold lava, and rocks that flow into the rivers of Opak, Bedog, Boyong, Gendol, and others. The volcanic material flows towards the Opak River estuary and enters the sea. Large ocean waves carrying material are deposited along the coast. Volcanic material in the form of sand is then carried by the wind and piled up somewher...

Types of outdoor shoes

Outdoor shoes have various types according to usage. Choose shoes by adjusting the terrain and natural situations that will be explored. Shoes that are used to climb mountains of course vary with shoes for everyday. Choosing a pair of shoes is not only based on taste and style, but the two most important main reasons are supporting safety and comfort. Get to know the design of shoes before using it, choosing the wrong shoes will be very dangerous for safety. 1. Hiking sandals Hiking sandals are the right choice for exploring easy tracks. The sandals have a light weight so they do not fatigue quickly. For some explorers, sandals are used for short tracks or as backup footwear in the tent area. The sandals do not have an ankle support to protect the feet if they slip or fall. Choose sandals that have a tightly sewn strap to avoid damage. The strap also affects the strength of the feet. Good Point: Flexible for casual assignments. Bad Point: Water easy to wet the feet and not ...

Mount Merapi National Park

Mount Merapi National Park is a conservation area in the Province of Yogyakarta and Central Java Province which was established on May 4, 2004 as a protection for water sources, rivers and buffer systems for Sleman, Klaten, Boyolali and Magelang districts. This national park stands at coordinates 07°22'33" - 07°52'30" LS and 110°15'00" - 110°37'30" BT with an area of 6.4 square kilometers at an altitude of 600 - 2,968 meters above sea level. The national park has a climate of type C according to Schmidt and Ferguson's rainfall classification is rather wet with a Q value of 33.3% - 66%. Rainfall varies between 875 - 2527 mm per year. The topography of the area starts from ramps and mountains. In the north is a plateau that narrows and coincides with Mount Merbabu in Selo District, Boyolali. The slopes of Merapi continue down to the south coast on the edge of the Indian Ocean across the city of Yogyakarta. Two hills standing in the south a...

List of national parks of Indonesia

National parks are areas for conservation purposes often in the form of natural, semi-natural and advanced nature reserves that are managed or owned by the state. Each country sets their national parks differently, but generally includes wild conservation for posterity and national symbols. National parks are one type of conservation area because they are protected by the state from human development and pollution. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) designate national parks as protected areas in Category II. Indonesia regulates national parks in Law Number 5 of 1990 concerning Conservation of Natural Resources and Ecosystems where national parks are defined as natural conservation areas that have original ecosystems, managed with zoning systems used for research, science, education, cultural support purposes, tourism and recreation . At present there are 53 national parks in Indonesia managed by the Minist...