Floods, fires and volcanoes
Ancient Forest, Handmade Playground and River Myth: Three Fall Escapes Near Athens
A forest turned to stone 7 million years ago has opened to the public on the island of Evia, one of three nature parks within three hours of Athens that suit families and groups with different tastes this fall. Until recently, the petrified forest on Lesbos was the only one Greece had open to visitors. The new Kerasia Petrified Forest Park in northern Evia displays fossilized oaks, laurels and conifers, preserved by a subtropical climate and intense volcanic activity. The site covers about 3.5 to 4.5 acres and is divided into zones. Trails of varying difficulty lead to a viewpoint over th