Wyoming

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If you are looking for outdoor adventure in Wyoming, read on:

The UXU Guest Ranch in Cody offers gourmet foods, an extensive wine-list and a week full of activities such as horseback riding in spectacular mountain scenery, fly-fishing with a guide, a trip to Yellowstone, the Cody Nite Rodeo and more. The ranch is located only seventeen miles from Yellowstone National Park. www.UXURanch.com

The Box R Ranch in Cora, is an exclusive spring/fall cattle working and summer horseback riding guest ranch Where Nose-to-Tail riding is "strongly" discouraged! The liberties and freedoms offered at the ranch are not normally found at other guest ranches. Relax, enjoy and cherish the peace and tranquility of this remote location. The ranch is surrounded on three sides by the Bridger National Forest (840,000 acres). LIVE THAT LIFELONG DREAM, RIDING HORSEBACK OVER THE HORIZON IN WYOMING! www.boxr.com

Wanna really see the mountains? With Grand Teton Balloon Flights you will enjoy unparalleled views of the Rockies while floating alongside the Teton Mountain Range in a hot air balloon! Champagne flights, daily at sunrise, in front of the western face of "The Grand," Memorial Day weekend through September. www.tetonballooning.com

In Wilson, AJ DeRosa's Wooden Boat River Tours are Jackson Hole's private river tour experts. AJ DeRosa and Wooden Boat River Tours have been offering custom scenic and fishing trips on the Snake River in Jackson Hole since 1978. Their craft of choice has always been the traditional wooden drift boat. Their private River Camp provides comfortable accommodations for overnight guests in a 24' Tipi or canvas outfitter tents. Day trips stop for brunch or dinner.
www.woodboattours.com

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

PHOTO - Photo by Bob Krist for PCVB.org

Philadelphia is a modern city, steeped in history, that offers visitors a full-on fusion of old and new, traditional and trendy. World-class dining, eclectic entertainment, and unmatchable shopping will make you want to return again and again...

Philadelphia Alfresco: A City with Outdoor Appeal

From its inception, Philadelphia has been a City with outdoor appeal. The city’s founder, William Penn, envisioned Philadelphia as a "Green Countrie Towne." Prominent in his design for the "towne" was a central square, with four other squares equidistant from the center.

The five public squares, open green spaces to be shared by all, would be havens of respite in a busy world. Three hundred years after Penn completed his city plan, four out of the five squares are lush urban landmarks, places of retreat, refuge and even inspiration. The fourth is the hub to which all roads in the city lead, the site of what is now City Hall.

The five original planned squares laid out on the city grid include Penn Centre Square (later to become the site of City Hall), Northeast Square (later renamed Franklin Square), Northwest Square (later renamed Logan Square/Logan Circle), Southwest Square (later renamed Rittenhouse Square), and Southeast Square (later renamed Washington Square).

Whether the pursuit is horticultural, fitness-related, spectator sports, picnicking, or cultural, Philadelphia is an area with a wealth of activities for those who love the fresh air and sunshine.

www.philadelphiausa.travel

Branson, Missouri

Bar M Resort and Campground on Beautiful Table Rock Lake

One of the newest resorts and campgrounds in the Ozarks, the Bar M Resort is nestled on 10 unspoiled acres on a private cove of Table Rock Lake just minutes from all the Branson attractions. They have all the amenities your family could want for a memorable vacation from swimming to fishing to a day on our pontoon boat.

They maintain a large swimming pool with a water slide along with a kiddie pool for the little tots. You can also relax in their spacious hot tub while your children spend hours in the playground or the gameroom. They also offer a private boat dock and launch ramp if you want to bring your own boat or a variety of boat rentals if want to enjoy the lake and don't have a boat of your own.

Make the Bar M Resort your one stop vacation headquarters in the Branson area.

www.barmresort.com

Galveston, Texas

ELISSA - photo courtesy Galveston Historical Foundation

Galveston Getaway

Galveston is a thriving tourism destination rivaling any in the US. The influx of developers and investments into the once semi-isolated west end, has brought Galveston into the realm of upscale getaways.

Accommodations range from the old-fashioned motel to the high-rise condominium, with the option of mid-range hotels, vacation rentals, and RV parks in between. For those with a taste for the very best in a traditional sense, the Hotel Galvez, has been providing southern hospitality combined with old world charm in a Victorian setting since it opened its doors in 1911. Splendid gulf views, lavish furnishings and fine dining make for a romantic setting in this Galveston landmark.

If your tastes lie more in the arts or antiques, quaint shops and fun little luncheons, a visit to the Strand, Galveston’s old warehouse district which has been converted into an array of shops and restaurants makes for a fun-filled outing. And no visit to Galveston is complete without a visit to the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA, a three-masted, iron-hulled sailing ship built in 1877 in Aberdeen, Scotland. Carrying nineteen sails, she covers over one-quarter of an acre in surface area (tall ships are classified by the configuration of their sailing rig). With over a 90-year commercial history, she carried a variety of cargos to ports around the world, for a succession of owners. Fully-functional, she continues to sail annually during sea trials in the Gulf of Mexico. Experience her magic at Texas Seaport Museum, Pier 21, in Galveston.

For more info visit www.galveston.com