Aspen, Colorado Winter/Spring 2012 An Aspen vacation is many things to many people. But the common thread of any visit to Aspen is a trip that defies ordinary. Whether your itinerary includes learning to snowboard, dropping into Highland Bowl for the first time, sampling the surrounding backcountry on a hut trip, walking the many of the trails in Aspen, or [Read More]
Top Twelve Must-Do's in the Arkansas Delta From its landscapes of lakes, rivers and lush fields to a history that predates statehood, the Arkansas Delta is a special place. The region’s culture is as soulful as the blues music that began here, as flavorful its barbecue and as majestic as the Mighty Mississippi that spans its eastern border. From the [Read More]
Exploring Maine on Snowshoes The rhythmic crunch of snowshoes provides the perfect accompaniment to an otherwise quiet winter walk in the Maine woods. Snowshoes allow winter exploration in deep snow, up hills and mountains, and to remote spots with great views. Touring centers, farms, and community parks in Maine allow snowshoeing on groomed and ungroomed trails for a fee or [Read More]
When Marcus Grayson proposed to Cindy Haverfield in upstate New York a few years ago, he did everything he was supposed to do, as Cindy recalls. He found a secluded spot in a local park, got down on one knee, held Cindy’s hand in his, looked lovingly into her eyes, and said: “Cindy, will you marry me….?” “Everything was [Read More]
Kayak Fishing in Arkansas Zoie Clift, travel writer Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism The fish are always biting somewhere, even in places you can’t reach by boat. But you can reach many of these hard-to-reach waterways by kayak. “Kayak fishing is ready to explode in Arkansas as recreational kayaking has done over the past five years,” said Don Jackson, [Read More]
Ladies’ [and Gentlemen’s] Choice Travelers Choose The Capital Hotel as a TripAdvisor Top Hotel in the United States When the Capital Hotel originally opened 136 years ago, the goal was to create the absolute best hotel the city of Little Rock had ever seen. Today, travelers have declared the Capital Hotel not only the best in Little Rock, but [Read More]
Who will find the 30,000th diamond? Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro is set to celebrate two big milestones this year. March 15th marks 40 years since the site’s creation as an Arkansas state park… and sometime soon, the 30,000th diamond found since the park’s opening will be unearthed. The latest count of diamonds found at the park [Read More]
The Willcox hotel in Aiken, South Carolina, heart of Thoroughbred Country, now offers concierge services for their guests’ horses or dogs. Specialists at the hotel can direct guests to a number of equine services in town, including farriers, feed dealers, grooming, equipment repair services and veterinarians. And dogs are greeted with water and food bowls, and doggie treats upon arrival, [Read More]
Experience Scottsdale In the heart of the Sonoran Desert, Scottsdale welcomes you with the energy of a sophisticated city on the move, the charm and hospitality of days gone by, and a breathtaking landscape that will inspire you to vacation-induced bliss. By day, our sunny skies and lush desert setting create an idea backdrop for outdoor adventures, championship golf, relaxing [Read More]
Visitors to Texas are often eager to replicate the cowboy/girl lifestyle so intrinsic to the heart of Texan culture. Since the late 19th century, the American cowboy has been a figure of special significance, and cowgirls have gained similar respect for their roles and achievements. Specific to Texas, the post-Civil War vaquero culture was integrated with the cattle herding traditions, [Read More]
