Whistler is known as a resort with extremely extensive terrain and the highest vertical drop in North America (over one vertical mile from the top of the Blackcomb Glacier down to Whistler Village. It is also known for a wide variety of ski-in, ski-out accommodation. However, potential visitors should be aware that not all ski-in, ski-out accommodation is created equal.…
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A Spectacular Trail Find On The Swan Range Of Montana A Trek To The Summit
This time was different. Previous years I had settled into a tent near the car at the viewpoint below Richmond Peak, a timbered ridge to the north and east of Seeley Lake, Montana. Time and again I had enjoyed the awesome view of the mighty wall of mountain ridge that rose up from the canyon below me, towering over all…
What You Ll Find When You Visit The North Georgia Mountains
As you venture to the highest point in Georgia, you will encounter the North Georgia Mountains, where a variety of energizing activities, interesting get-togethers, and refreshing recreational opportunities are found. Found in the northeast corner of the state, the spread of mountains in the region are also part of the Blue Ridge mountain chain that runs its course in Georgia.…
Log Cabin Vacationing In Blue Ridge Georgia
One of the lesser know but most relaxing vacation destinations in the southeastern United States is Blue Ridge, Georgia. Blue Ridge is located in the most northern part of Georgia nestled in amongst some of the most scenic mountain areas in the southeastern United States. Blue Ridge is a really small town with a picturesque little downtown area and some…
Getting Away From It All In Northern Georgia
As strange as it sounds, you can enjoy a taste of the south by going north. Specifically, northern Georgia offers a bevy of opportunities to get away from the hubbub of daily life. Getting Away From It All In Northern Georgia The beauty of the state of Georgia, located on the Southern East Coast of the United States, is world…
What The Heck Let S Go To Georgia
We all day dream about long and serene vacations. Unfortunately, few of us have the time to take them. Georgia offers you all of the benefits of a long vacation, even if you only have a couple of days. What The Heck, Let’s Go To Georgia Sick and tired of working all summer while it seems everyone else is on…
Cincinnati Schools Environmentally Sound Building Featured In National Education Magazine
Cincinnati Schools’ Green Renovation Cincinnati School’s has in effect a long term $1 billion building project that will help to renovate and rebuild many of its older buildings. One Cincinnati School ‘s elementary school, Pleasant Ridge Elementary School, has been recently featured in District Administration. This national magazine focuses on issues in K-12 education. The article from the August issue…
Montana Moccasin Ridge Adventure A Spring Training Hike Bonus
In a light drizzle that chilly Sunday morning the Moccasin Ridge trek was underway. June hikes in Montana frequently offer the rain option and this was no exception. With hikes up that same route almost every weekend year round, a surprise on that familiar route would be…, well, surprising. The trail up Moccasin Ridge is a perfect outdoor gym with…
Guide To The Blue Ridge Parkway Hiking Trails In Virginia Iii
Continued from part 2 MP 91.0 A moderate 1.9 mile portion of the Appalachian Trail, leading from the VA 695 to Sharp Top Mountain overlook. MP 92.5 The Sharp Top Mountain to Harvey’s Knob section of the Appalachian Trail is a 2.9 mile moderate hike along the Blue Ridge Parkway. MP 95.4 Harvey’s Knob overlook to Montvale overlook portion of…
Guide To The Blue Ridge Parkway Favorite Things To See And Do In Virginia
The scenic Blue Ridge Parkway travels over 469 miles of mountain tops through North Carolina and Virginia. Along the way, there are plenty of panoramic overlooks, picnic areas, and several campgrounds to accommodate both trailers and tents. The Blue Ridge Parkway also offers more than one hundred hiking trails, as well as access to larger trail systems like the 2000…