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With its high mountains and regular, predictable and heavy snowfalls, the Lake Tahoe area has been a magnet for ski buffs for decades. There is plenty of downhill skiing to be had, much more than one could ever take in during a single…
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California is one of the most amazingly diverse states in the nation. There are deserts, forests, beaches and everything in between, making the state one of the best vacation destinations around. Visitors can enjoy all types of outdoor…
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The Golden State of California offers many activities for the outdoor enthusiast. You can hike through or camp in its many national parks, surf or swim from its miles of beaches, and climb or ski its mountains. You can get to many of t…
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Stowe, Vermont is a mountainous New England town best known for its world-class skiing areas, especially Mount Mansfield, which stands more than 4,000 feet high. Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing is popular, as well. Stowe is also p…
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With the Guadalupe River cutting through the city and Lake Placid and Lake McQueeney just to the west of town, Seguin, Texas offers a lot of recreational activities in both places. Both lakes offer ideal locations for boating, swimming…
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Colorado offers some of the greatest skiing in the United States and many of these resorts are found just an hour drive from Golden, a western suburb of Denver. All resorts feature incredibly varied terrain for beginners to experts and…
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Mansfield is a picturesque village located in Parke County, Indiana. Originally a village centered on a thriving milling industry, Mansfield is now known for its Covered Bridge Festivals. Whether enjoying one of Mansfield's many festiv…
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When skiers think of big destinations, Colorado, Utah, California and Vermont come to mind. Perhaps they even think of Jackson Hole in Wyoming or Taos in New Mexico. Few would consider Michigan, yet according to data from the National…
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Minnesota might not have the jaw dropping mountains and vertical drop of ski areas in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming, but the state has a number of places to ski, including several within a half hour's drive of major cities like St. Paul…
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Everett is a small city just north of Washington that is probably best known as the home of the Boeing factory. The Snohomish River flows through Everett into the Port Gardner Bay. Boating, swimming, and fishing are popular recreationa…
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Outdoor activities in the wintertime are often associated with skiing and snowboarding, both of which are expensive. However, this is no reason to spend the winter housebound or otherwise entirely indoors. There are a range of winterti…
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Nestled in the Northwest corner of Illinois, Galena is close to numerous great ski areas, ranging from full-size resorts to small ski hills. Whether you are a seasoned skier looking for steep terrain or just looking for an inexpensive…
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Oregon is home to the Cascade Mountains, which receive heavy annual snowfall, making it an ideal place for downhill skiing. Visitors will find a variety of ski lodges in the Cascades to choose from. Many of them feature ski in/ski out…
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With its lake-effect snow, Michigan winters can see anywhere from 30 to 40 inches of snow annually. That amount of white stuff makes winter activities like skiing, snowboarding and dog sledding very popular. Along with sports, the Wolv…
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Shawnee Peak Ski Resort (elevation: 2,006 feet) is located on the north end of a long ridge that is known locally as Pleasant Mountain. This popular ski area is situated in the heart of Maine's lake district, and can be found just west…
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