Marriott Hotels owns 15 unique brands, but it has only one hotel in Lake Placid, N.Y. The Courtyard Lake Placid is located right in the town's village, which was home to two Winter Olympics (1932 and 1980). The Courtyard Lake Placid has 80 rooms and 16 suites on four floors. read more
With a population of just over one thousand people, Ogunquit, Maine, is a tiny town perched on the windswept cliffs above the Atlantic Ocean. Their motto is a "Beautiful Place By the Sea" and one look at the quaint, old-world town will tell you why. Long known as a summer resort town for those interested in hiking and mountain biking, Ogunquit has been worki… read more
Captains William Clark and Meriwether Lewis entered what would become Idaho in 1805. Idaho is the 13th largest state in the United States and is best known for growing potatoes. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, horseback riding, rafting and fishing throughout the 83,574 square miles of outdoor recreation. Idaho is also home to several airports in variou… read more
You don't have to look far to find a Minnetonka, Minnesota, children's activity to enjoy indoors or outdoors with your family. Minnetonka is a family oasis of activity year-round. Families can enjoy hiking, biking, swimming, or fishing in the summer, or take the kids ice-skating during the winter. No matter what the season, Minnetonka is full of kids' activi… read more
Lehigh County is located in eastern Pennsylvania in the Lehigh Valley area. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county had a population of 312,090 people as of 2000. The area offers numerous indoor and outdoor activities and attractions for children to participate in and visit, including miniature golf, water sports and ice skating. read more
Visiting New York with children is an adventure for even the most rugged parents. The Big Apple is packed with active things for kids to do year round. From the waterways of the Hudson River to the wilds of Central Park, many families… read more
San Francisco is home to dozens of outdoor and adventure activities, and many tours and activities cater to teen travelers and residents. Teenagers interested in an outdoor adventure around the Bay area have a wealth of programs and cl… read more
The Alexandra Palace Ice Rink is located in the 196 acres of Alexandra Park in London's West End. The ice rink can accommodate over 1,200 visitors and offers figure skating and hockey lessons as well as plenty of open skate leisure tim… read more
The area surrounding Trego, Wis., offers a wide variety of opportunities for outdoor activities. Fishermen can cast a line for musky or walleye on Trego or Spooner lakes, winter visitors can enjoy cross-country skiing and snowmobiling,… read more
Located in central Ohio just 11 miles northwest of Columbus, the small city of Dublin has a lot to offer. The historic areas of Dublin are excellent places to shop and dine, while other areas offer people the chance to engage in variou… read more
Skiers comes in many different shapes and sizes, and so does the equipment involved. Alpine and cross-country skiing share similar types of equipment. But some key differences do exist between them. read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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