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	CARIBBEAN NATIONAL FOREST WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS ACT OF 2002
		I am sure you will agree that El Yunque, the only tropical rain forest within the U.S. National Forest System, is a natural wonder and unique, resource that we must preserve, and protect forever.
		Madam Speaker, I introduced H.R. 3954 to provide maximum protection for three extraordinary rivers that run through the tropical forest lands of the Caribbean National Forest known in Puerto Rico as El Yunque.
		It is the only tropical rain forest within the national forest system and the only managed rain forest in the world.
	www.washingtonwatchdog.org /public_lands_test/documents/cr/02/my/07/cr07my02-93.html

	Welcome to meet Puerto Rico
		El Yunque, the only rain forest in the U.S. National Forest Service, is 28,000 acres of lush tropical forest, unique flora and fauna, and myriad brooks and waterfalls.
		El Portal Tropical Forest Center has film exhibits and interactive displays about the rain forest.
		Hiking trails and rest huts abound, and an observation tower offers sweeping views of the northeast corner of the Island.
	www.meetpuertorico.com /search/info.asp?pkid=785

	IRAAP: Puerto Rico: Reports from Jorge Martin
		At the same time, he began asking to everyone, what did I know about the UFO / alien situation in El Yunque [the National Caribbean Rain Forest], located in the Sierra de Luquillo, a site in which there is a heavy UFO / alien presence.
		She continued explaining that after several passes and turns over the mountains there in the rain forest, the UFO began descending, heading directly in a 45 degrees angle toward El Yunque mountain, and then, they all saw two jet fighters approaching the area from the east, heading towards the UFO.
		Also, the same as in the incident in El Yunque, the personnel, apparently from Roosevelt Roads Naval Station, who arrived to take the samples in the forest, were already wearing special garments such as thick gloves and boots and anti-contamination or anti-radiation suits.
	home.nycap.rr.com /iraap2/Martin/PR.htm

	Search.com Directory : Regional : Caribbean : Puerto Rico : Travel and Tourism : Attractions : El Yunque Rainforest
		El Yunque Rainforest - Description of the various types of forests and photos.
		Sol Boricua: the El Yunque Rainforest - For the Taino indians, the Luquillo Mountain Range was a sacred place.
		Caribbean National Forest, El Yunque - Mountain that dominates the 28,000 acre tropical forest, located in the rugged Sierra de Luquillo, 40 km southeast of San Juan.
	www.search.com /dir/Top/Regional/Caribbean/Puerto_Rico/Travel_and_Tourism/Attractions/El_Yunque_Rainforest

	Puerto Rico Internet Photo Library
		The Caribbean National Forest, locally known simply as El Yunque, is the only tropical rain forest in the United States National Forest System.
		El Yunque or "The Anvil" is the tallest peak at the Caribbean National Forest in eastern Puerto Rico.
		The Caribbean National Forest is reached by taking up road No. 191 from Palmer.
	www.turismopr.com /011501-en.shtml

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		El Yunque is part of the Caribbean National Forest, a 28,000...
		The Caribbean National Forest, known as El Yunque, is located in the rugged Sierra de Luquillo, 40 km southeast of San Juan.
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	El Yunque
		El Yunque, or Caribbean National Forest, is a tropical forest and bird sanctuary, the largest rain forest in the US forest service system.
		In 1996 El Portal, Centro Forestal Tropical, opened, with exhibitions, educational and conservation material, patios where you can relax and admire the view, 100-seat theatre showing a 30-min documentary film on El Yunque, in Spanish followed by an English version.
		Getting there: El Yunque is reached via Route 3 from San Juan towards Fajardo, and then right on Route 191.
	www.prmag.com /el_yunque.htm

	The incredible sights of "Ël Yunque"
		El Yunque is the only Tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest System.
		Refered to as "El Yunque" Rainforest, it has the highest visitation of any natural site in Puerto Rico.
		Be sure to take time for El Portal Rain Forest Center.
	www.whattodoinpr.com /rainforest.html

	The Big Green > Global View > Trashed In Paradise
		After volunteering, the group gathers at the Catalina Work Station of El Yunque for an award ceremony conducted by the workers of the Caribbean National Rain Forest Reserve.
		The organization, whose aim has been to preserve the rain forest and educate others, showed a great deal of gratitude to the Alternative Spring Break group for their service.
		Workers at El Yunque said people come at night to dump all of their trash wherever they please.
	www.thebiggreen.net /article.php?id=351

	Encyclopedia: Caribbean National Forest
		The Caribbean National Forest —commonly known as El Yunque (or The Anvil in English)— is the only tropical forest in the United State National Forest System.
		According to the U.S. Forest Service, El Yunque is by far the friendliest and most accessible tropical rain forest in the world.
		Caribbean National Forest @ USDA Forest Service - official site.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Caribbean-National-Forest

	Images of El Yunque, Puerto Rico
		In 1903, the forest was proclaimed The Luquillo Forest Reserve and became the only Rain Forest within the US National Forest System.
		EL Yunque is the oldest Forest Reserve in the Western Hemisphere.
		Palma Sierra Forest- This forest is found at elevations of over 1958 ft, as its name describes, the Sierra Palm is the dominant specie.
	www.solboricua.com /elyunque

	MSN Encarta - Puerto Rico
		El Yunque is part of the Caribbean National Forest, and it has a tropical rain forest, which is a favorite tourist attraction.
		The most famous peak is El Yunque (Spanish for âthe Anvilâ), which rises 1,066 m (3,496 ft) above sea level in the Sierra de Luquillo.
		The coastal plain, which rings the mountains, is about 16 km (10 mi) wide in the north and about 13 km (8 mi) wide along the southern coast.
	encarta.msn.com /encnet/refpages/RefArticle.aspx?refid=761562626

	Puerto Rico Journey: The El Yunque Rain Forest
		The Caribbean National Forest, know to most as El Yunque, is the only tropical forest in the National Forest system.
		While the vistas of Luquillo Beach and the ocean as well as the rain forest are expansive, do not forget to admire the beauty next to you.
		This forest resides on the slopes of the Sierra de Luquillo.
	www.iit.edu /~PR/elyunque.html

	El Yunque Tropical Rain Forest
		El Yunque Tropical Rain Forest is in danger of being destroyed.
		El Yunque is a small rain forest and there are no large primates such as gorillas or monkeys.
		El Yunque is the local name for The Caribbean National Forest in Puerto Rico.
	www.elboricua.com /BoricuaKids_ElYunque.html

	ET encounter at EL Yunque Peak, Puerto Rico. . . (fwd)
		El Yunque is a 3,400 foot mountain in the middle of the United States Caribbean National Rain Forest.
		Prev by thread: ET encounter at EL Yunque Peak, Puerto Rico.
		ET encounter at EL Yunque Peak, Puerto Rico.
	www.t0.or.at /scl/scl6/msg02490.html

	Puerto Rico - El Yunque
		El Yunque is a 28,000-acre, Caribbean National Forest, located in the Luquillo mountain range of San Juan, Puerto Rico.
		You are here: kasbah.com - travel guide - Puerto Rico travel guide - El Yunque
		You are here: kasbah.com - travel guide - Puerto Rico - El Yunque
	www.kasbah.com /highlights/puerto_rico_el_yunque.htm

	Puerto Rico Rain Forest of El Yunque (Caribbean National Forest) by M. Timothy O'Keefe
		Puerto Rico Rain Forest of El Yunque (Caribbean National Forest) by M. Timothy O'Keefe
		The uniqueness in El Yunque is its diversity, that so many different species can share the same habitat.
		More than 240 different species of trees, epiphytes, giant ferns, mosses and vines populate El Yunque; 26 of these are found nowhere else in the world.
	www.guidetocaribbeanvacations.com /puerto_rico/ForestZones.htm

	Images of El Yunque, Puerto Rico
		In 1903, the forest was proclaimed The Luquillo Forest Reserve and became the only Rain Forest within the US National Forest System.
		Another less than one mile hike can take you to the relatively high peak of Mount Britton where you can view much of El Yunque Forest, the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea and a great part of Puerto Rico.
		The Caribbean National Forest is located 40 kilometers east of San Juan metro area.
	www.solboricua.com /elyunque

	Puerto Rico Journey: The El Yunque Rain Forest
		The Caribbean National Forest, know to most as El Yunque, is the only tropical forest in the National Forest system.
		Puerto Rico Journey: The El Yunque Rain Forest
		While the vistas of Luquillo Beach and the ocean as well as the rain forest are expansive, do not forget to admire the beauty next to you.
	www.iit.edu /~PR/elyunque.html

	Puerto Rico El Yunque Caribbean National Forest - Guide To Caribbean Vacations
		Puerto Rico El Yunque Caribbean National Forest - Guide To Caribbean Vacations
		El Yunque was set aside as a reserve by the Spanish in 1876, making it one of the hemisphere's oldest protected forests.
		Located in the rugged Luquillo mountain range, El Yunque receives an incredible amount of rain.
	www.guidetocaribbeanvacations.com /puerto_rico/ElYunque.htm

	Condado San Juan Puerto Rico affordable bed and breakfast hotel offers exceptional value for business, family and holiday travelers Bed and Breakfast Inn
		El Yunque Caribbean National Rain Forest, Old San Juan Historic City
		El Canario by the Lagoon is located in the heart of Condado, San Juan's main tourist area between the Airport and Old San Juan cruise ship ports.
		These recreational facilities and attractions are all within 15 miles of El Canario by the Lagoon.
	www.innsite.com /inns/B009723.html

	Puerto Rico Rain Forest of El Yunque (Caribbean National Forest) by M. Timothy O'Keefe
		The uniqueness in El Yunque is its diversity, that so many different species can share the same habitat.
		If you don't have a guide or a guidebook to explain what you are viewing, El Yunque is not only dazzling, it is incomprehensible.
		More than 240 different species of trees, epiphytes, giant ferns, mosses and vines populate El Yunque; 26 of these are found nowhere else in the world.
	www.guidetocaribbeanvacations.com /puerto_rico/ForestZones.htm

	El Yunque
		El Yunque is the rainiest of all the National Forests with up to 240 inches per year.
		The Caribbean National Forest, known as El Yunque, is located in the rugged Sierra de Luquillo, 40 km southeast of San Juan (latitude 18º 19’ N, longitude 65º 45’W).
		This United States National Forest is a rain forest, so do expect some precipitation and come prepared with rain gear.
	welcome.topuertorico.org /reference/yunque.shtml

	SOC.CULTURE.PUERTO-RICO: Introduction and FAQ
		El Yunque is the only tropical rain forest in the U.S. National Forest system.
		You may also want to go around the island and discover many other interesting places such as El Yunque - our National Rain Forest - in Rio Grande, the Arecibo Observatory and the Rio Camuy Cave Park in and near Arecibo or Hacienda Buena Vista in Ponce.
		- The favorite music instruments to use during these masses, and throughout the season, are: "el cuatro" (a small guitar); the guitar; "el gu:iro" (a hollow wood shell made from the skin of a fruit called "higuera"); and "maracas" (made from the same fruit as the "gui:ro", but smaller and round).
	www.faqs.org /faqs/puerto-rico-FAQ

	Caribbean National Forest, Puerto Rico
		While this rugged forest preserve to the east of the capital of San Juan has the distinction of being at 28,000 acres the smallest of all the national forests, little else about"El Yunque," as it is known locally, is trivial.
		A visit to Caribbean National Forest is like stepping inside a PBS Nova program about the wondrous and imperiled rain forest.
		: Where will you find the only tropical rain forest in the national forest system?
	gorp.away.com /gorp/resource/us_national_forest/pr_carib.htm

	Ideas for Puerto Rico]
		El Yunque, the rain forest, the only one of its kind in the National Park Service, is pretty and is a good place for hikes and a picnic lunch.
		El Yunque is not too far away from Humacao, so you could visit it from Palmas del Mar. Luquillo Beach, near el Yunque, is a nice public beach and makes a nice contrast to the wetness of El Yunque.
		Near El Morro, at the other extreme of the commons, are the headquarters of the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture and a state's Plastic Arts School.
	www.fortunecity.com /oasis/vegas/779/PRTrip/id58.htm

	Caribbean Travel & Life - Puerto Rico -- Local Guide
		The average rainfall is 62 inches/158 centimeters, falling mostly in the summer, except in the rain forests like El Yunque, where it rains almost every day, or in the dry areas to the west.
		Tours of the El Yunque National Forest are a popular day trip for visitors.
		Information on the best way to visit El Yunque is available at the visitor center, Route 191, km 11.6; 787-887-1880.
	www.caribbeantravelmag.com /article.jsp?ID=20057

	Caribbean Cruises Vacation Guide - Cruise Caribbean Port Profiles - Jamaica, Martinique, Puerto Rico, St. Barthelemy, St. Kitts / Nevis, St. Lucia
		Not to be upstaged, El Yunque, the only tropical rain forest in the United States National Park System, is noted for its large ferns, orchids and towering trees.
		The large grass lawn bordering El Morro Castle, one of the best preserved fortresses in the Caribbean, was used by the Spaniards to graze their horses, by the Americans to play golf and now the Puerto Rican to fly kites and picnic.
		On the northwest corner of the island is the Rio Camuy Cave Park.
	www.cruiselines.us /mot/carib3.html (812 words)

	Condado San Juan Puerto Rico affordable bed and breakfast hotel offers exceptional value for business, family and holiday travelers Bed and Breakfast Inn
		El Yunque Caribbean National Rain Forest, Old San Juan Historic City
		El Canario by the Lagoon is located in the heart of Condado, San Juan's main tourist area between the Airport and Old San Juan cruise ship ports.
		Condado San Juan Puerto Rico affordable bed and breakfast hotel offers exceptional value for business, family and holiday travelers
	www.innsite.com /inns/B009723.html (812 words)

	Welcome to meet Puerto Rico
		El Yunque Rain Forest is the largest block of public land in Puerto Rico with over 28,000 acres of land.
		It is part of the San Juan National Historic Site administered by the U.S. National Park Service.
		The Fort was built in 1634 to defend against land attacks on the city, and it is located on the northeastern side of Old San Juan.
	www.meetpuertorico.com /search/info.asp?pkid=734 (812 words)

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