The best seasons to pay a visit to the parks are Spring and Autumn in order to enjoy the splendid flowering, the beautiful chromatic notes of the deciduous  woods .   

 In this seasons it is also easier to spot animals.

 Even wintertime offers charming landscapes likes the ones which can be found on the Alps or in the Northern countries. Cross country skiing can be practised in the most beautiful places of the parks.

 Summertime is the ideal season for long excursions, in order to enjoy the last flowering, to taste the freshness of the woods, the best landscapes can be observed in the months of September, October and November.

Some simple rules must be respected in the Parks:

• Trees must not be carved or tormented,

• Fires must not be lit in order to avoid dangerous blazes;

• Making noise must be avoided in order to have the chance to spot animals;

• Picking flowers and fruits is prohibited ; it is allowed to collect mushrooms but only in small quantity;

• Crossing the woods and the grasslands is prohibited;

• Dumping is prohibited;

• By respecting these simple rules the visitors can enjoy the natural beauty in full serenity and harmony.

In order to observe wild animals in their natural environment the best thing to do is following the suggestions of the guides who know the right places and the habits of the animals. They choose very remote places to live in and they usually come out at night.

Anyway, there are places where it is easier to watch animals like Camosciara in Abruzzo National Park, Lama dei Peligni (Preserve Majella Park), Vallone d’Angri (Gran Sasso-Laga Park) where you can watch the chamois. Bears can be easily spotted in the Abruzzo National Park. Wolves are everywhere in the park but difficult to be spotted.

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