by rlaurendeau on March 10, 2010
Have you ever been to Oregon? If not, you need to put Grants Pass, Oregon on your bucket list of places to visit in the United States, especially if you enjoy outdoor adventure. Grants Pass is a mecca in the Pacific Northwest for people who enjoy fly fishing, whitewater rafting, hiking through the forest, and other outdoor recreational opportunities. Additionally, Grants Pass is a thriving arts and entertainment community, offering you a really diverse range of activities.
If you want to take advantage of the well-known Rogue River that flows near Grants Pass, then you can find several ways to do it. The Rogue River offers visitors a wild river ride on a whitewater rafting trip. Or, you may decide to experience the Northwest’s top river trip, the Hellgate Jetboat Excursion. This river ride propels you through [read more…]
by rlaurendeau on March 10, 2010
Where can you find volcanoes, serene mountain lakes, glaciers, wildlife, waterfalls, and more—all in one place? The answer is Lake Clark National Park & Preserve. Lake Clark is one of the major national parks you can visit in AK and is just a short one- or two-hour plane ride from the Anchorage area. You can easily fly from your hometown airport into Anchorage, hop on an AK air taxi or charter, and spend a day, two, or more exploring Lake Clark’s many natural wonders.
Note that while you may have an added expense for an air ride to the park, Lake Clark does not charge an admission fee or camping fee to use their grounds. While Lake Clark National Park and Preserve is open to the public year-round, most people pay their visit during the summer months (June through September) for optimal weather. Note that typical summer weather in this region averages between [read more…]
by rlaurendeau on March 6, 2010
Opened in 1988 as the first butterfly house in America, Butterfly World has become a favorite tourist attraction in the Fort Lauderdale, FL area and the largest butterfly park across the globe. Butterfly World allows visitors to walk freely among thousands of beautiful butterflies as they flutter about in a tropical natural environment. The experience is really quite awe-inspiring, educational, and a great Fort Lauderdale-area attraction for singles, adults, and families alike.
Located in Coconut Creek, Florida (only about 10 to 20 minutes from Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach), Butterfly World is unlike any other wildlife-viewing attraction or aviary across the United States. Whether or not you love nature’s creatures or the great outdoors, you will find Butterfly World to be a unique and memorable experience—a one-stop-shop for [read more…]
by rlaurendeau on March 5, 2010
Many hiking enthusiasts, outdoor adventurers, and visitors to Alaska cannot get over the unmatchable scenery around every corner of this state. From Mt. McKinley to the ice-covered glaciers, some say Alaska has some of the best sights in the entire United States! And what better way to enjoy the great outdoors in Alaska than to get out into it on a hiking expedition?
From easy to moderate nature trails to backpacking in the wilderness, Alaska has hiking opportunities for everyone of all skill levels. So even if you aren’t Mr. Joe or Miss Jane Hiker, you can still get out and enjoy the Alaskan landscape. No matter where you go in Alaska, we do recommend that you [read more…]
by rlaurendeau on March 4, 2010
While it may not be Italy, New Jersey is actually home to over 35 wineries or vineyards. So if you’re looking for a great day-trip idea or want to take a week to tour the NJ Wine Country, then this post is for you. Note that this vacation idea is probably best for an adults-only trip, so if you’re looking for family-friendly activities you may want to check out some of our other New Jersey posts.
From tasting tours to winery-sponsored festivals, there’s a lot to see and do at many of the Garden State’s wineries and vineyards. You can take part in the grape crushing, enjoy live concerts, learn how wine is made, take home a bottle of your favorite, and much more. Before you head off on your wine country excursion, you will want to be sure to check out the [read more…]