The National Park of Tzoumerka is one of the newest national parks in Greece. It was established in 2009 and covers a land area of 820 square kilometers. Its physical borders are the River Arachthos in the west and the River Achelous in the east. The park is defined by a wide spread in altitudes; the lowest point is 144 meters above sea level while the highest reaches 2429 meters. It is a land of mountains, forests, alpine meadows, and rivers that create a rich mosaic of habitats that host rare species of flora and fauna. There are otters, brown bears, wild goats, deer, countless species of birds and hundreds of species of invertebrates, fishes, amphibians, and reptiles. The park also protects the cultural heritage of Tzoumerka; the stone bridges, the traditional settlements and the occupations that make this corner of Epirus a living folklore museum.