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Shawinigan

Shawinigan is a city of 50,000 people (2011) in the Mauricie region of Quebec. It arose because of its tremendous hydro-electric generation capacity, and is now focusing on tourism.

History
In 1651, the Jesuit priest Buteaux was the first European known to have travelled up the Saint-Maurice River to this river's first set of great falls. Afterwards, missionaries going to the Upper Saint-Maurice would rest here. Before Shawinigan Falls was established, the local economy had been largely based on lumber and agriculture. In the late 1890s, Shawinigan Falls drew the interest of foreign entrepreneurs because falls had the potential to become a favourable location for the production of hydroelectricity. In 1899, the Shawinigan Water & Power Company commissioned an engineering firm design a grid plan for a new industrial town on the banks of the Saint-Maurice River, providing the ground work for what would become Downtown Shawinigan.

In 1901, the place was incorporated as a village, and gained town (ville) status a year later. The hydro-electric generating station contributed to rapid economic growth and the town achieved several firsts in Canadian history: first production of aluminum (1901), carborundum (1908), cellophane pellets (1932). Shawinigan Falls also became one of the first Canadian cities with electric street lighting. For decades, the local pulp and paper, chemical and textile industries created thousands of jobs and stimulated city growth.

Local prosperity was interrupted by the Great Depression in the 1930s. Many plants were forced to temporarily reduce or stop their production, which left many residents jobless. Many families needed public assistance to survive. The City Council enacted a public works program to help families. World War II put Shawinigan Falls, and many others cities in Canada, back on the path of economic recovery. During hostilities, the windows of local power plants were painted black to prevent any possible German aerial attack.

By the early 1950s, the industrial growth in Shawinigan was such that the city offered the steadiest employment and the highest wages in Quebec. As its working class gained economic ground and political leverage, Shawinigan became fertile ground for labour unions. The workers of the Belgo pulp and paper plant went on strike in 1955.

In the 1950s, Shawinigan Falls entered a period of decline that would last for several decades. Technological improvements made industries less dependent on Shawinigan's geographic location. Many employers relocated to nearby larger cities or closed down.

In order to offset the decline of the heavy industry, leaders have promoted the expansion of the local hospitality industry.

Climate
Shawinigan has a humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb) with cold and snowy winter coupled with mild to warm summers. Precipitation is moderate to high year round, resulting in heavy winter snowfall, typical of Eastern Canada.

By car
Shawinigan can be reached via Quebec Route 155 and Route 157 via Trois-Rivières. Quebec Route 153 and Route 155 pass through Shawinigan.

By train

 * The following routes serve Shawinigan:
 * Between Jonquière and Montreal including stops in Hervey-Jonction, Shawinigan, Saint-Paulin, Saint-Justin, and Joliette. Travel time to Shawinigan from Jonquière is 6.5 hours and from Montreal is 2.5 hours. Operates one day per week. Route operates as a wilderness service: a request stop may be made at any point along the route for those who want to hike and kayak in the remoter regions of Quebec that the train passes through.
 * Between Senneterre and Montreal including stops in La Tuque, Hervey-Jonction, Shawinigan, Saint-Paulin, Saint-Justin, and Joliette. Travel time to Shawinigan from Seneterre is 9 hours, from La Tuque is 3 hours, and from Montreal is 2.5 hours. Operates one day per week. Route operates as a wilderness service: a request stop may be made at any point along the route for those who want to hike and kayak in the remoter regions of Quebec that the train passes through.
 * Between Senneterre and Montreal including stops in La Tuque, Hervey-Jonction, Shawinigan, Saint-Paulin, Saint-Justin, and Joliette. Travel time to Shawinigan from Seneterre is 9 hours, from La Tuque is 3 hours, and from Montreal is 2.5 hours. Operates one day per week. Route operates as a wilderness service: a request stop may be made at any point along the route for those who want to hike and kayak in the remoter regions of Quebec that the train passes through.

Get around
The entire downtown can be reasonably explored on foot. Further away, the place is best explored by car.

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Shawnee

Shawnee is in the Frontier Country region of Oklahoma.

While normally not on the sight-seeing itinerary of those who do not know someone already living there, Shawnee could prove to be an interesting day trip.

Shawnee is known for its numerous Native American casinos, maybe lesser-so that it is where Brad Pitt and Jim Thorpe hailed from or the origin of Sonic restaurants.

By car
Practically the only method of getting in or out of Shawnee is on the highway. Taxi cabs can be hired by calling a taxi service to have them pick you up, although doing so from another city could prove expensive.

There is an Enterprise Rent-a-Car in Shawnee and Shawnee Airport. Many visitors will rent at Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City.

Most traffic enters and exits Shawnee via Interstate Highway I-40, although State Highway 3 and US Highway 177 also pass through Shawnee.

By bus
Greyhound buses make daily stops in front of the American Colony motel on the far north side of Shawnee.

From there you will have to either call a taxi or arrange another form of pickup.

By train
Shawnee was established as a railroad hub, and still has many infrequently used rail tracks.

By plane
Chartered flights can fly you in to Shawnee airport, most likely originating from Oklahoma City or Tulsa. There are no commercial flight charter services based in Shawnee, so arrangements for your eventual pickup would have to be made as well.

On foot
While towns in Oklahoma are quite spread out, some have been known to hitchhike especially along I-40. Not preferred.

Get around
If you are a tourist, getting around in Shawnee means either calling a taxi cab service to pick you up or using a rental car.

Shawnee is very, very spread out and you will quickly abandon any thoughts of walking if you ever want to get where you're going.

Architecture
Many old buildings from Shawnee's early years still remain, although most have changed facade or fallen into disrepair. However, Shawnee has revitalized a three-block section of Bell Street, one of Shawnee's oldest roads and site of the Aldrige Hotel and former Round House Building.

 * Santa Fe Depot from above, at 614 E Main St.
 * Santa Fe Depot from above, at 614 E Main St.
 * Santa Fe Depot from above, at 614 E Main St.

Public parks
Since Shawnee's many public parks are used infrequently by locals, a quiet and serene environment can usually be expected.

(Exceptions noted below)

Shawnee's Twin Lakes
Shawnee's Twin Lakes offer enjoyable avocation and adventure to anyone who likes to experience the outdoors and water related leisure.

One lake is reserved for fishing and angling.

Its counterpart lake is for those who wish to swim or take part in non fishing related activities such as water skiing, jet skiing, or drinking. Consuming alcohol while fishing can be dangerous to yourself and those around you; it is strongly discouraged.

Due to pervasive droughts and low water levels, Shawnee Twin Lakes are often closed during the summer.

Casinos
Shawnee is surrounded by gaming establishments who advertise to be "just like Vegas". For smokers, these establishments offer the convenience of having their own smoke shops, which are not subject to local tobacco tax statutes.

Native American casinos offer card games along with their slot machine mainstays.

Buy
As a classic example of middle sized town Americana, Shawnee boasts a variety of shopping opportunities, both budget and luxury oriented.

Eat
Like most towns of any size in Oklahoma, Shawnee is inundated with most of the fast food restaurants you can think of and also has many all-you-can-eat buffets (mostly Chinese food).

Most places to eat are either on the northern edge of town along interstate highway I-40, sprinkled along Harrison and Kickapoo Street, or downtown on the south side of Shawnee.

Shawnee also has many pizza kitchens, although many of these are carry-out/delivery only.

Go next
Shawnee's surrounding area can offer almost as much to see as the city itself, if one knows where to look:

 * Cowtown USA, bar and dance hall with country/western theme, a little outside of town on Hwy 177 South, +1 405 275-0108
 * Jim Thorpe's burial site between Shawnee and nearby Prague.
 * Fireworks stands Just outside city limits in almost every direction (usually open around the Fourth of July)
 * Buddhist Temple about 20 miles outside Shawnee off I-40, an extreme rarity in the Oklahoma area.
 * Curtis Watson's Restaurant can be found off of I-40 between Shawnee and Oklahoma City.
 * Carl Hubbell Museum and burial site are north on Highway 18 in Meeker, Oklahoma, a treat for fans of old-time major league baseball.

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Shawnee National Forest

Shawnee National Forest is a big section of national forest in Southern Illinois near Carbondale.

History
Shawnee National Forest was established in 1933. The land it occupies was once productive and settled farmland, but erosion and unsustainable 19th-century farming practices led farming to become less viable. In the Great Depression, Franklin Delano Roosevelt's administration established the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) to use unemployed young men to restore environmentally degraded areas such as Southern Illinois. The plan for the forest was that it would reverse environmental damage and bring in tourist dollars to the economically depressed surrounding area.

Flora and fauna
The forest is at the convergence of several ecological regions, so the wildlife is quite diverse.

Geology
During the Illinoisan Stage (between 352,000 to 132,000 years ago), the Laurentide ice sheet covered up to 85 percent of Illinois. The southern area of this ice sheet was located in what is now the Shawnee National Forest. Because of this, there are tons of interesting and spectacular bluffs and overlooks located throughout the entire park. The geologic processes that formed the landscape are partially responsible for the presence of important mineral resources, including some of national significance.

Fees and permits
There are no fees to enter the Shawnee National Forest.

See
The Garden of the Gods Recreation Area has a 1/4 mile long trail that winds through a collection of rock formations perched on a Cliff.

Eat
Trail End Restaurant at Double M Campground, 5320 Thacker Hollow Rd, Junction.

Camping
There are 7 campground areas in the national forest with rates from $10 to $36.

Backcountry
Primitive camping is allowed year round with no fees.

Stay safe
Like much of the South, in which extreme Southern Illinois resembles in some ways, there is the risk of running into a few different species of poisonous snakes: cottonmouths (water moccasins), copperheads, and timber rattlers. Be vigilant and use common sense when hiking; some parks may well have more of a population or frequency of encounters then others. In fact, a portion of the National Forest is closed off each year to allow for the ritual snake migrations that take place there (protecting you and the snakes from harassment). Ticks, which can carry a multitude of diseases including Lyme's Disease, are also very common in the warmer months.

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Shawnee on Delaware

Shawnee on Delaware is an unincorporated community in the Poconos and Endless Mountains region of Pennsylvania.

Get in
The main highways into Shawnee on Delaware are routes 80 east/west and 209 north/south.

Get around
A car is desirable to fully enjoy the area as public transportation is unavailable. Taxis are available however. One company is the WGM Transportation company that offers Taxi and Van transport services 24hrs a day 7 days a week. The telephone number is 1-877-WGM-TAXI or 570-223-9289.

See
Shawnee has plenty of naturally scenic areas. One of the most famous is Bushkill Falls on 209 north. To get a better view of the scenic points of the area, the Water Gap Trolley is highly recommended.

Do
Skiing and snow tubing on Shawnee Mountain are the main winter activities in Shawnee, however, the warmer months brings much to do. Shawnee Fishing Adventures are also located at the resort and offer guided fishing tours, equipment rental and fishing instructions.
 * Delaware River Discovery Center located at Shawnee Inn offers exciting adventures like river rafting, canoeing, kayaking and mountain biking.

Other popular attractions are Sky’s The Limit Skydiving, Pocono Adventures Riding Stables and S&S Speedways.

Buy
Shawnee is home to one of Pennsylvania’s best outlet malls. The Crossings Outlet is located off of route 80 exit 299. The Pocono Peddlers Village and The House of Candles can also be found in this area. Malls in the Shawnee area include Foxmoor Village Mall and Stroud Mall.

Eat
Many of the restaurants in Shawnee have a small town, down home cooking feel to them but not lacking in service. Some restaurants worth mentioning are Thai Thani, on River Road, Sam Sneads (best baby back ribs ever!), Compton’s Pancake house and Brandli’s Italian Restaurant.

Drink
Sam Sneads and River Room Restaurant and Lounge (inside Shawnee Inn) both on River Road.

Sleep
There were plenty of motels on route 209

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Shaxi

Shaxi (沙溪; Shāxī) is in Yunnan Province.

Get in
From Dali and Lijiang

In the past, there were no direct buses to Shaxi from either Lijiang or Dali and travellers were forced to change buses in the county seat of Jianchuan County. Nowadays, however, both cities actually do have direct bus services to Shaxi. In Dali, buses to Shaxi depart from both the Dali Bus Terminal (大理汽车客运站) and the Dali Old Town Bus Terminal (大理古城客运站). In Lijiang, buses depart from the Lijiang Bus Terminal (丽江客运站). The trip to Shaxi from both Dali and Lijiang takes approximately 2 hours.

In addition to the above bus services, there is also a shuttle bus organized by the Landscape Hotel which takes people between their Shaxi and Dali hotels. The buses run at 09:00 and 15:00 from both locations and can be booked by visiting the hotel or asking your accommodation to ring them. Price is ¥80 each way. It's only small minivans, so it is advisable to buy the ticket a day in advance.

From Shangri-la

If coming from Shangri-La, you will need to change buses in Lijiang.

Get around
The main village of Shaxi (Sideng) can be easily toured by walking. It's also possible to visit the many other villages in Shaxi on foot, however, renting a bicycle would be a quicker and better option. Several shops near the main square offer bicycle rental (¥20 for full day hire) and also some of the guesthouses such as the Dragonfly and 58 Yard. Hiking and horseback riding are the main options for a visit into the mountains around Shaxi.

See

Buy

 * It is possible to buy wood carvings in Shaxi, but a better place to buy wood carvings is Jianchuan, not the most glamorous destination but a place that is famous in China for its high quality wood carvings (the carvings on sale in Shaxi all come from Jianchuan, so you pay a markup owing to this). If you hire a driver outside the bus station at Jianchuan for a modest fee, he will take you to some of the dozen or so shops located along one road just outside the city, where you can buy some outstanding pieces. Take a sedative beforehand to avoid sticker shock, most of these carvings are very expensive.

Go next
Catch the mini-bus (45 min, ¥10) to Jianchuan from outside the Shaxi bus station. There are daily buses to many other cities in Yunnan from the Jianchuan bus station. Price and schedule subject to change so better confirm with the Jianchuan bus station when you first arrive in Jianchuan.

Jianchuan and the roads that lead to Lijiang and Dali are quite congested due to large scale road construction of the new Kunming Shangri-La Highway. On the road to Dali, be prepared for long traffic jams and white knuckle encounters with heavy lorries. To go straight to Old Town Dali without getting stuck at the bus station, ask the driver to drop you off at the East Gate, as the bus will pass right near it. Ask your hostel to write this down in Chinese for you. You will save both time and money.

If heading to Dali an interesting alternative with much better scenery is the X804 road down through Qiao Hou, Lian Tie and into Yangbi. Mini Buses leave Jianchuan at 07:30 and 13:20 everyday, arriving to pick up outside the stationary store in Shaxi Village about one hour later. The fare down to Yangbi is ¥25 and the trip takes about four hours. From Yangbi Station, there are regular buses to Xiaguan (Dali New Town), Xiaohuayuan Qiqezhan every few minutes. The journey takes the old road and is about 40 minutes costing ¥10.

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Shédiac

Shédiac is a town of 6,700 people (2016) on the north coast of southeastern New Brunswick. It calls itself the "lobster capital of the world".

Understand
Shediac is a French-Acadian community about a 15-minute drive from Moncton. A sort of resort town, Shediac boasts many public and private beaches, quaint bed and breakfasts, and ok food! It is quite active during the summer months and not so much the rest of the year as it is a tourist community.

History
Hundreds of years ago, the Mi'kmaq encampment of "Es-ed-ei-ik" was one of the major camps in southeast New Brunswick. The Mi'kmaq word "Es-ed-ei-ik" which means "running far in" (in reference to the tide, which has a long range over the shallow, sandy beaches) eventually transformed into Gédaique.

Acadians first arrived at Shediac in 1751 as a result of the Acadian Exodus from peninsular Nova Scotia. During the French and Indian War, French officer Charles Deschamps de Boishebert made his headquarters at both Shediac and Cocagne, New Brunswick. In the autumn of 1755, Boishebert established himself on the south shore of Cocagne Bay, a place known as Boishebert's Camp. The following year, Boishebert moved to Miramichi, New Brunswick, specifically to Beaubears Island. After the war, Acadians returned to the region in 1767.

Today many Francophone residents use the spelling Shédiac; however, the town's name upon its incorporation did not feature an accented "e", and correspondingly the official geographic name for the community is Shediac.

Get in
Most transportation options other than driving include some connection in Moncton, New Brunswick, the closest metropolitan area 20 km west of Shediac.

By plane
The Greater Moncton International Airport is on Route 15 in Dieppe, a fifteen minute drive from Shediac.

By train
Moncton Via Rail station is a 15-minute drive from Shediac.

By car

 * From Moncton (highway): New Brunswick Route 15 East.
 * Moncton (scenic) : New Brunswick Route 134 East.
 * From North Eastern New Brunswick: Route 11 South.
 * From Nova Scotia: Trans-Canada to Route 15 East in Moncton until Shediac.
 * From Maine: I-95 to 95 to Route 2 East.

By bus
Maritime Bus has service once a day from Moncton that follows the coast northward as far as Miramichi.

Get around
Getting around Shediac is easiest with a motor vehicle, however depending on where you are staying it is easy to get around the little town on foot or bicycle. Main Street connects most of the main tourist attractions in Shediac, though traffic is heavy in the summertime.

See

 * Pointe-du-Chene Wharf, From your seat in one of the restaurants, gaze into the ocean, take a look at the many boats who call the wharf home. Or, do as the locals often do and take a jump off the pier to cool off after a warm day in the sun.

Do

 * Plage L'Aboiteau Another beautiful beach, 10-minute drive outside central Shediac. Full restaurant, changing facilities available only steps from the beach.
 * Plage L'Aboiteau Another beautiful beach, 10-minute drive outside central Shediac. Full restaurant, changing facilities available only steps from the beach.

Buy
Many shops are located around the city, mostly within the Main Street/downtown district.

Eat
Shediac has some of the finest cuisine in Atlantic Canada, especially seafood!

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Shëngjin

Shëngjin is a growing beach town in Lezhë in Northwest Albania. It is well known for its Adriatic coastline and tourist accommodations. Shëngjin is quickly becoming one of the must see locations in Albania for day trippers or those looking for a relaxing getaway by the coast.

Understand
Shëngjin's district, Lezhë, has thousands of years of history that has provided this beach city with a unique Mediterranean culture. Home to some of the most historic and heroic moments in Albania's history, the Lezhë district has become well known for its history as much as its sandy coastline. Shëngjin is outlaying district of Lezhë. The people of Shëngjin, like the rest of the people of Albania, are known for their hospitality.

Although cosy and beautiful, large apartment blocks and hotels have been built in the recent years. A small commercial port still serves the area. The port has a history of being used by the Venetians and the local population and being a stopover spot for ship travel up and down the Adriatic.

Shëngjin beach is easily accessible from the main Tirana-Shkodra road and popular as a weekend destination. It also has some wonderful and affordable cuisine.

Recently a number of Afghan refugees has been housed in the many hotels.

Get in
By bus: In the summer months it is possible to take a bus between Shëngjin and neighboring city Lezhë. Buses routes between Shëngjin and Lezhë costs 50 lek and take approximately 15 minutes to ride. The location for bus drop-offs and pick-ups are throughout the city of Shëngjin and Lezhë.

By taxi/furgon: Furgons (or minivan taxis) run year around from Shëngjin to neighboring city Lezhë. Furgon rides between Shëngjin and Lezhë costs 100 lek and take approximately 10-15 minutes. The locations for furgons drop-offs and pick-ups are throughout the city of Shëngjin and Lezhë. Furgons are the most common form of transportation in the area and are easy to locate as they drive through the city from morning till night.

By boat: The ferry connection with Brindisi was reinstated in June 2015 running twice a week by European Seaways in the summer. Ferry departs from Brindisi at 23:00 and arrives in Shëngjin at 07:00. It departs from Shëngjin at noon (12:00) and arrives in Brindisi at 20:00.

By Car: You can go through the Village Shengjin from the main road,. In the crossroads between Lezha and Shkodra go left after 10km to arrive at the destination. The road's speed limit speed in within a 40-50km/h range.

Get around
Most visitors get around Shëngjin by walking along the make road or along the coastline. However, it is possible to take a bus, taxi, or furgon throughout the city. Just be aware that most of these means of transportation often lead out of town to the neighboring city, Lezhë. If you wish to travel within the city, make it clear to the driver where you want to go, or else you may be taken out of town on the more typical transportation routes.

Do
Shëngjin offers a wide arrange of outdoor activities including:
 * Fish
 * Hunt
 * Camp
 * Hiking
 * Camp
 * Hiking

Eat
Shëngjin's restaurants are best known for offering the freshest seafood in the region. Tourists greatly enjoy the local seafood dishes caught by the local fisherman. Shëngjin also offers Albanian and Italian-influenced cuisine in its restaurants. Some of Shëngjin's most popular restaurants include;

Drink
Like other Albanian towns, Shëngjin's drink of choice is "raki", which is produced from local grapes. Visitors also enjoy drinking wine produced in northern Albania that is sold at many of the cafes and restaurants across town.

Sleep
Many resort-style hotels have been built along the beachfront. Some of Shëngjin's top hotels include Hotel President, Hotel Ermiri Palace, Hotel Antag, and Hotel Rafaelo. The accommodations are spread out from the southern to the northern parts of the city, and they also range in price. The hotels fill up with guests during the summer months when thousands pour in to visit the Adriatic coast.

Connect
You can buy a local SIM card for around €10 (1200 lek). All the telephonic shops have touristic offers. You must provide ID (passport) to buy the SIM.

Many local cafes and hotels offer free Wi-Fi service to their customers.

Go next
Shëngjin is 7 km from Lezhë, 10 km from Laç, 28 km from Shkodër, 55 km from Durrës, 58 km from Tirana, and 60 km from the Tirana International "Mother Teresa" Airport. All of these locations can be accessed by bus, minivan taxi (furgon), or taxi. Visitors to the area have found that transportation is fairly easy to navigate in this area.

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Shebenik-Jabllanice National Park

Shebenik-Jabllanicë National Park is in the Librazhd and Bulqizë regions of Albania. It is one of Albania's newest national parks, having been created in 2008. The park occupies the northeastern section of the district of Librazhd and runs along the border with North Macedonia.

Understand
The Shebenik-Jabllanice National Park is named after two mountains in the park: Shebenik and Jabllanice. It is a new park, and thus underdeveloped

Landscape
The terrain of the park is mostly foothills leading up to mountains which reach over 2,200 meters high. It is covered in small pine and deciduous forests, as well as grazing meadows.

Flora and fauna
The part is home to a number of rare and endemic species of plants and wildlife. Beech, oak, fir, and other pine trees dominate the forested portions of the park. There are also a number of meadows and pastures. The brown bear, grey wolf, and Eurasian linx are all inhabitants of the area.

Climate
The climate is temperate with dry warm summers and cool wet winters, though the highest reaches of the park are often covered in snow until May.

By car
You can reach the park by car in a number of ways.
 * From the north, from Peshkopi or Debar it can be reached by the Peshkopi-Librazhd road at the access in the village of Stebleve, or continue down to the entrances below.
 * From Tirana, Elbasan or west, the park can be reached by the Tirana-Skopje Highway. Turn off in Librazhd and follow the signs for Peshkopi. After about 15 minutes, near the village of Dorez, signs detailing the park are on the right.
 * From North Macedonia, Pogradec or Korca, take the Tirana highway and the park can be accessed just before the town of Prrenjas near the village of Rrajc. Also, you can continue to Librazhd, and access the park as described above.

By train
There are two entrances to the park are near Librazhd and Prrenjas, which both lie on the Tirana-Pogradec train line. Once in Librazhd or Prrenjas, follow the public transportation instructions.

By public transportation
Villages near the periphery of the park are served by minibuses from Librazhd and Prrenjas, which travel to park entrance points in Rrajc, Librazhd Katund, Dorez, usually early in the morning.

Fees and permits
There are no entrance fees.

Get around
Most of the roads around the periphery of the park are dirt roads, a few requiring four-wheel drive. Further, there are 4 marked hiking trails which traverse the park. Maps for the trails in the park can be obtained free from either the Info Point in Fushe Studen Tel +355 69 6223130 or from the Librazhd Forest Directorate, near the train station. +355 51 423 738 or +355 67 207 9658.

See

 * The highest point of the park - 'Maja e Shebenikut' (Peak of Shebenik Mountain) with its breathtaking views of the Librazhd region and into North Macedonia.
 * Festivals - a number of the villages in and near the park have annual festivals in the beginning of the summer

Do

 * Go for a hike!
 * Swim in a number of the small rivers or glacial ponds which cover the park.

Buy
Traditional Albanian food can sometimes be purchased from villagers. Make sure to try the dairy products, such as fresh cheese and buttermilk.

Eat
Wild blackberries, strawberries, plums, and figs can be found in the park.

Drink
There are a number of small bars in villages around the park. Ask to try the local raki (the variety made from dogwood tree, or Thanë as it's known in Albanian is quite good).

Lodging
There are hotels in Librazhd and along the Tirana-Skopje National Road.

In Librazhd

In the Park

Camping
There are no establish camping sites in the park, but it is allowed in the confines of the park, but check to make sure you're not on someone's property!

Stay safe
Remember there are bears, wolves, and reportedly lynx living with the park. Practice caution around wild animals.

Go next
Fushe Studen - a small village close to the park. The village has a nice lake where you can camp also.

Tirana, Librazhd, Elbasan, Pogradec, Korca, Struga and Ohrid are all within a few hours of the main entrances to the park.

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Sheboygan

Sheboygan, the largest city in Sheboygan county at just over 50,000 residents, lies on the shores of Lake Michigan about 60 miles (100 km) north of Milwaukee, in east-central Wisconsin. Formerly a busy trading and fishing port, Sheboygan grew through shipping and industry, and was a major center of German immigration to the area. While shipping on the Great Lakes has seen a major decline and the commercial fisheries has declined to 4 commercial fishing companies operating out of Sheboygan. Sheboygan remains a prospering industrial town, and continues its immigrant heritage to this day, with vibrant Hispanic and Hmong communities adding their influences to the cultural landscape. The "spirit on the lake" is the municipal jingle. The translation of the Native American name -she wa bo going means "water rushing underground" and is thought to refer to a rushing noise present at the North Point rock outcroppings. is also becoming a tourist destination thanks to several farsighted development initiatives, particularly along the scenic riverfront and lakefront.

Get in
Most visitors to Sheboygan will probably be arriving by auto. Sheboygan is about one hour's drive north of Milwaukee on Interstate 43, about an hour south of Green Bay on the same, and about three hours north of Chicago (I-94 to Milwaukee and onto I-43). There is also a Greyhound bus terminal on Pennsylvania Avenue, and the nearest Amtrak station is in Milwaukee.

The closest airports served by a major airline, to Sheboygan are in Green Bay and Milwaukee.

Get around
Sheboygan Transit runs buses throughout the city. Fares are $1.75 per ride. Most of the downtown area is within comfortable walking distance, and parking is rarely a problem.

John Michael Kohler Art Center
The Kohler Company has a long history in the Sheboygan area, particularly in its eponymous company town, Kohler. One of their greatest contributions to the cultural scene of Sheboygan is the John Michael Kohler Art Center, or JMKAC. Built into the historic Kohler house on 6th Street and New York Avenue, the Art Center hosts local theatrical and musical events, provides summer art programs for local schoolchildren, and houses an ever-changing collection of contemporary art by local and national artists in their extensive galleries. As Kohler is primarily a bathroom fixtures company, the restrooms in the Art Center are -- quite naturally -- extravagant displays of porcelain artistry. The men's restroom near the main entrance is particularly breathtaking (curious female visitors need not despair, the front desk greeters will happily escort anyone inside). Entrance to the Art Center is free, but donations are encouraged.

The Lakefront
The city of Sheboygan is centered at her harbor, where the Sheboygan river meets Lake Michigan. Immediately north of the harbor sits Deland Park, with pleasant beaches, boat launches, and an upscale yacht club. Alongside the yacht club, a breakwater (one of two enclosing the harbor) juts out past the marina and about half a mile into Lake Michigan, punctuated by a lighthouse. The walk along the beach and breakwater to the lighthouse is quite pleasant, and is particularly popular in midsummer when the cool lake water blesses the lighthouse with air temperatures often 20 degrees cooler than in the city. Midwestern surfers are known to paddle out near the promenade along the beach when the wind is blowing right (usually in the fall and winter). Great biking opportunities abound, as the trail takes you north along the lake shore.

The Riverfront
One of the city's most successful development plans has been the expansion of a boardwalk extending along the Sheboygan river as it flows through downtown and out into Lake Michigan. This boardwalk area now features many unique shops, coffee houses, mini-golf, charter fishing, an ice cream parlor and fine dining restaurants in an attractive setting. This area is on Riverfront Drive and South Pier Drive and is accessible from 8th Street, Indiana Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue in downtown. There is a visitor center at the Map & Globe Exchange, 841 Riverfront Drive.

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Beaches, miles of beaches, known as the "Malibu of the Midwest" Sheboygan has some of the best surfing on Lake Michigan. Unfortunately it's wind-driven & the primary season is in late fall & winter when the snow is flying.

Fear not, kite surfing, sailing, salmon fishing, jet skiing, swimming and anything else you can do on what's essentially a small freshwater ocean form a unique & vibrant beach scene.

Like many Wisconsin cities, Sheboygan has many summer festivals. The largest is Brat Days, typically the first weekend in August. Every weekend in summer has some kind of festival going on.

Golf Digest ranked Sheboygan No. 7 among the 50 greatest golf destinations in the world. The Straits Course at Whistling Straits (home of the 2004, 2010 and 2015 PGA Championships, 2007 US Senior Open, 2020 Ryder Cup) and Blackwolf Run (1999 and 2012 US Women's Opens) lead the pack, but the Irish Course (Whistling Straits' other course), the Bull, and many regional courses are also gems. You could spend a week playing top-notch golf and never have to drive more than 15 minutes from Sheboygan.

Drink
Hops Haven features beers from Sheboygan's own Three Sheeps Brewery which are brewed on site.

Hops Haven occupies the first floor of a building that has been home to several businesses. At various times throughout it’s over 100-year history, the three story building at 1327 North 14th Street, was a Wigwam socks factory, and shares space with 3 Sheeps Brewing.

Games: 3 Dartboards, 3 Pool Tables, Jukebox, 18ft. Shuffleboard, 2 Foosball Tables, Hoop Shoot, Pull Tabs, Bean Bags, Blackjack and Video Games.

Hops features light Mexican cuisine served at the bar, along with pizza. Hours are limited for the Mexican food.

You can order food from a huge selection of Sheboygan restaurants and have it delivered to your bar stool or table, essentially making it Sheboygan's most diverse selection of prepared food in one location.

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Shefa

Shefa is a province of Vanuatu. It includes the Shepherd group of islands and the island of Efate, where the capital of Port-Vila is located.

See

 * Hideaway Island. The island is famous for having some of the few underwater post offices in the world.
 * The Chief Roi Mata’s Domain — an UNESCO World Heritage site consisting of three sites on the islands of Efate, Lelepa and Eretoka that relate to the life of the mighty 13th century chief Roy Mata.

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