Buffalo River State Trail

February 24, 2010

In our last post, we mentioned riding off-road trails on an ATV rental near Burt Lake in Michigan. Maybe you’re thinking, “Hey, that sounds like fun!” but you don’t want to travel to Michigan? Or maybe you’ve been there, done that. Well, why don’t you try another Midwestern state for some off-road action?
Wisconsin’s Buffalo River State [...]

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Michigan’s Burt Lake State Park

February 24, 2010

Located just 30 miles south of Mackinaw City and the famous Mackinac Island, Burt Lake State Park in Indian River, Michigan offers year-round fun. Whether you decide to come with adults only or with a whole slough of kids, you can find activities that everyone will enjoy. Because we are (or at least hope to [...]

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NJ’s Stokes State Forest

February 23, 2010

Many hikers and nature enthusiasts visit Stokes State Forest to enjoy the views of and from the top of Sunrise Mountain at an elevation of 1,653 feet above sea level. Making the steep climb to the top is quite rewarding as you are able to take in a panoramic view of NJ for miles upon [...]

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Oakland Zoo

February 23, 2010

If you plan to travel to the Oakland, California area, then we recommend a trip to the zoo! What began in 1922, the Oakland Zoo has become a landmark in this California community as it aims to respect and converse the natural world while at the same time provide visitors with a hands-on, educational experience [...]

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Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway

February 23, 2010

The Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway in New Mexico offers visitors a scenic drive from Albuquerque to Sante Fe. With more than 15,000 square miles of scenic and historic areas, the Turquoise Trail allows you to travel into the the real central New Mexico. This drive includes stop in unique and interesting towns, including Tijeras, [...]

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Fort Lauderdale by Boat

February 22, 2010

Sure, you want to go to Fort Lauderdale for some fun in the sun and relaxation on the beach, but you can’t travel to this South Florida city without actually getting out on the water. You can see a whole new side of Fort Lauderdale when you see it by….well, sea. And the great part [...]

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Pedernales Falls State Park near Austin, TX

February 22, 2010

If you want to enjoy some outdoor adventure and recreation in the Austin area, you may want to check out the Pedernales Falls State Park, which is located under an hour’s drive west of downtown Austin, Texas. From mountain biking to river tubing, this TX state park has a little bit of everything for the [...]

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Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

February 22, 2010

If you are an animal lover or at least do not want to depart from your Alaskan vacation without seeing some of the local wildlife, then we recommend that you visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Located in Portage Glacier, the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC) is a “nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving Alaska’s wildlife [...]

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Rainy Days in New Jersey

February 19, 2010

Most people travel to the New Jersey East Coast and Newark area for some beach fun at the well-known NJ beach cities. However, what do you do if the sky clouds up and lets rain loose for a day or more? In this post, we will try to offer you some ideas of how to [...]

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Colorado River Valley in AZ

February 18, 2010

Bullhead City, Arizona is located in the heart of the Colorado River Valley—considered to be one of the best summer vacation areas in the Southwest. In this post, we will explore what makes Bullhead City and the surrounding Colorado River Valley portion of AZ so special.
For starters, Bullhead City, Arizona offers visitors a ton of [...]

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