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Expert’s Picks: Mountain Vacation

  • Estes Park Cabins & Cottages

    With miles of hiking trails, beautiful rivers, plentiful fishing, and scenic views, Estes Park, Colorado is a mountain paradise. When it comes to the great outdoors, Estes Park has it all. To complete your mountain vacation, the town has a variety of cabins and cottages available for rental, each complete with secluded locations, easy river access, and other… read more

  • Cabins and Lodging in Chimney Rock Park in North Carolina

    Chimney Rock State Park is a 996-acre state park located in the mountains of North Carolina, 25 miles southeast of Asheville. The park offers hiking trails for all skill levels. Most notable for its 315-foot granite Chimney Rock, it also is home to Hickory Nut Falls. While Chimney Rock has been a tourist destination since the late 19th century, the state par… read more

  • Pocono Mountain Vacation Resorts

    The Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania are known for their natural beauty and the abundance of outdoor activities available to visitors throughout the year. The mountains offer hiking, camping, skiing, sledding and tubing. There are 150 lakes for canoeing, fishing, swimming and paddle boats. Other activities include golf, biking, horseback riding and shopping.… read more

  • Resorts in Rocky Mountains of Montana

    Montana is world-renowned for its pristine mountains and wild rivers. People have been visiting Montana mountainous areas for decades to hike along the Lewis and Clark Trail, hunt in the backcountry, raft on the Missouri River and experience life on a ranch. While there are many bed and breakfasts and inns in the state, there is a rising class of resorts tha… read more

  • Cabins in Bryson City, North Carolina

    If riding a tube down a lazy creek, smashing through the rapids of a world-class river or fishing off the bank of a tranquil mountain lake are appealing to you, then you're going to revel in all that you discover in a getaway to Bryson City, North Carolina. This tiny town is about 64 miles from Asheville, North Carolina, and the 87-mile trip to Knoxville, Te… read more

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  • Vacation Ideas for the North Carolina Mountains

    North Carolina boasts its perfect locale, between the beach and the mountains and an easy drive to either. When you're visiting the North Carolina mountains, your opportunities to hike, swim and explore the area's artistic vibes and of… read more

  • Train Tours Through the Canadian Rockies

    The Canadian Rocky Mountains offer natural wildlife and scenery unlike any other. With the numerous national parks and lakes it is an outdoors wonderland. From sightseeing to hiking to rafting, there is something for everyone. One of t… read more

  • Pet-Friendly Cabins in Cherokee, North Carolina

    Cherokee, N.C., is a gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with more than 800 miles of maintained hiking trails and more than 700 miles of fishing streams. North Carolina offers outdoor enthusiasts a wide variety of sports… read more

  • Secluded Cabins in the Smoky Mountains With a Mountain View

    Much has been written about the Great Smoky Mountains in eastern Tennessee, on the border with North Carolina. With its beautiful rolling waves of trees and deep valleys to captivate the eye, many flock from around the world to see the… read more

  • Cabins in West Virginia With Trout Fishing

    The Monongahela National Forest is one of West Virginia's most enchanting regions. The rugged, scenic back-country of this 900,000-acre preserve is celebrated as one of the country's best trout fishing destinations. Key fishing spots i… read more

  • Hotels in Show Low, AZ

    Named for the poker game that won the town's deed, the village of Show Low is in the heart of Arizona's White Mountains. At 6,400 feet in the Ponderosa pines, Arizona's high country is a stark contrast to the southern desert areas of t… read more

  • Hotels in Pinetop, Arizona

    Nestled within the majestic White Mountains of Arizona, at around 7,200 feet elevation, lies the small and beautiful town of Pinetop. Officially named Pinetop-Lakeside, as the two communities are merged, this picturesque mountain town… read more

  • Boyne Mountain Hotels

    With more than 4,000 acres available for hikes, 111 ski slopes, eight challenging golf courses and the largest indoor waterpark in Michigan, a Boyne Mountain vacation is ideal for active families and outdoor enthusiasts. A variety of a… read more

  • Hotels in Blackheath, Australia

    Located about 70 miles to the west of Sydney, among the Blue Mountains in New South Wales, Australia, the small village of Blackheath provides access to gorgeous mountain wilderness and scenery. The village is home to numerous bushwalk… read more

  • Cabins in Cove Creek, North Carolina

    Cabins in Cove Creek, North Carolina offer year-round mountain vacation accommodations for visitors ranging from water sports enthusiasts to those content with scenic drives along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Along with local hiking, tubing… read more

  • Large Group Cabins Lodges Near Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

    If you're planning an event for a large group or a vacation for the extended family in the beautiful mountains of Tennessee, there are many cabins close to Pigeon Forge that are perfect for the occasion. Explore the many hiking trails… read more

  • Cabins in the Montana Mountains

    Montana's mountain ranges attract visitors year-round for biking, hiking and fishing in the warmer months and skiing, sleighing and skating in the winter. There are cabins to accommodate any type of mountain vacation plan. read more

  • Condos, Chalets & Cabins in Downtown Pigeon Forge, TN

    If you have ever thought about visiting Pigeon Forge, Tenn., and found the lodging options to be a bit overwhelming, you are not alone. With visitors from around the U.S. flocking to this Smoky Mountain vacation hub, the myriad accommo… read more

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    Backcountry Camping Tips

    Backcountry Camping Tips

    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...

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    Beach Camping Near Pismo Beach, California

    Beach Camping Near Pismo Beach, California

    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...

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    Common Sense Hiking Tips

    Common Sense Hiking Tips

    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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