- March 21, 2013
- Michigan Lodging
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Isle Royale National Park, a northwest Lake Superior archipelago wilderness, is only accessible by seaplane or boat. There are no roads or cars on the islands. Rock Harbor Lodge offers the Park’s only lodging (cabins, newly-renovated lakefront rooms, plus full-service restaurant/grill onsite.)
For the adventure traveler, naturalist, outdoor enthusiast, avid fisherman and hiker, Isle Royale provides a dramatic escape from the fast pace of everyday life. Enjoy 165 miles of hiking trails with spectacular views. Take sightseeing tours to historic lighthouses and abandoned copper mines or rent a canoe or kayak. The long, 16-hour summer days allow extended recreational time.
Ferries run seasonally from Grand Portage, MN, Houghton and Copper Harbor, MI. A seaplane operates from Houghton, MI. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day only. Room/ferryboat packages are available; there is an all-inclusive kayak ecotour offered in July. Groups welcome! NEW: [...]
- March 15, 2013
- North Carolina Lodging, Vacation Rentals in North Carolina
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Outer Banks Resort Rentals, founded in 1984, can provide you the perfect vacation at affordable prices. Accommodations range from oceanfront condominiums with a magnificent view of the Atlantic Ocean to beautiful villas nestled in a maritime forest.
Please contact us at 252-441-2134 or visit our website at www.outerbanksresorts.com for additional information. We welcome the opportunity to serve your time-share and vacation needs.
- March 13, 2013
- Pennsylvania Tourism and Travel
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“The valley that changed the world” is just the place for your family getaway. Located in northwest Pennsylvania, we are less than 100 miles from either Erie or Pittsburgh.
We have something for everyone here with 60+ miles of paved biking and hiking trails. Canoe, kayak or fish in the scenic Allegheny River.
Two Mile Run County Park boasts the 144-acre Justus Lake with camping, boating or swimming. The campground opens in late spring with 72 secluded campground sites.
Oil Creek State Park is open year-round and has 52 miles of hiking trails, as well as canoeing and fishing in Oil Creek. Bring a picnic to enjoy!
The Allegheny GeoTrail is a family favorite with caches hidden throughout the region. You can earn a Geocoin by finding just six caches.
And for history lovers, there’s Drake Well Museum, [...]
- March 9, 2013
- Alabama Beach Vacations, Alabama Condos
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ACP Real Estate, Inc. offers vacation homes and condo rentals throughout Dauphin Island. We offer a variety of choices from waterfront and water view, to “In the Pines” homes for birding. There are also Canal front homes for boaters and fishing. Several homes are pet friendly. Vacation condominiums are available in Holiday Isle, Pass Chateau Harbor, Sandcastle, The Beach Club, The Fish Camps and The Inn at Dauphin Island. ACP also offers vacation rentals and corporate leasing apartments in Legacy Oaks at Spring Hill in Mobile, Alabama.
Some owners will accept two, three, and four day rentals for that last minute get-away at most locations.
Our Staff is ready to help you. We look forward to working with you!
ACP Real Estate, Inc.
Dauphin Island, AL
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- March 1, 2013
- New York Tourism and Travel
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A slew of outdoor activities challenge the adventurous at heart. Whitewater raft down the swift, salmon-filled waters of Cattaraugus Creek or angle for trout in well-stocked creeks, streams and lakes beginning April 1.
Explore nature’s playground at Allegany State Park, filled with miles of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails. Or mount your motorbike and take a relaxing cruise along miles of scenic, pastoral roads.
For a special thrill, stop at Holiday Valley for a family Mountain Coaster ride. Then spend the afternoon traversing bridges and platforms at the Sky High Aerial Adventure Park before rambling around the charming Village of Ellicottville.
Reserve a day on the Amish Trail for a trip into another place in time where you’ll discover an Old Order Amish community steeped in a rich cultural history and living without modern conveniences like electricity, phones [...]
- February 27, 2013
- Georgia Travel and Tourism
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Waycross, Georgia is a great place for a family vacation. Located in beautiful Southeast Georgia at the northern tip of the Okefenokee Swamp Wildlife Refuse, it is recognized for its Southern hospitality and charm. There is something here for everyone to enjoy. Enjoy outdoor activities such as birding, canoeing and fishing, to name a few.
Located in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuse, Okefenokee Swamp Park at Waycross has remained largely unchanged for centuries. Its lily-decked water trails, with their reflective waters mirroring the overhanging beauty, lead to all points in this vast wilderness. The park features explanatory exhibits, a living reptile museum, wildlife observatory and original swamp homestead exhibiting rare artifacts. The boat tour will take you down narrow Seminole Indian Waterways where you get up close and personal with the alligators. Another great way of getting a good introduction to the old [...]
- February 19, 2013
- GuestQuest Archives, Illinois Tourism and Travel
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Whether you are an outdoor enthusiast, looking for a romantic getaway, or even a family vacation, take a look at what the city of Mount Vernon has to offer you. Affordability is the key word here. Many attractions are free of charge and others have minimal cost.
An authentic log cabin village, the historic Appellate Courthouse where Abraham Lincoln represented clients, the state’s third largest winery and the beautiful Rend Lake Recreation Area are just a few of the places you can enjoy in Mount Vernon.
Cultural offerings include the Cedarhurst Center for the Arts complex (a 90-acre estate) that features the art museum, Sculpture Park, programs and events, including the Cedarhurst Craft Fair held each fall on the weekend after Labor Day. Visitors can browse more than 400 works of art from renowned artists in the museum’s Permanent Collection and view [...]
- February 15, 2013
- Vacation Rentals in North Carolina
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The incredible Outer Banks of North Carolina did not happen by chance! As English settlers, led by Sir Walter Raleigh, landed on the shores of the Outer Banks in 1584, they soon realized that they had arrived in the most beautiful place on Earth. Boasting an impressive history of shipwrecks off the coast, stories of pirates and plundering, civil war battles, and the birthplace of aviation, a unique culture and history of its own was created. It is understandable why people from all over the world continue to travel to this unique place year after year. As the need for a wholesome family retreat increased, Kitty Dunes Realty, an established realty company rose to the challenge and in 1971 Kitty Dunes Rentals was born. Kitty Dunes Rentals owes its success to an enterprising individual, George W. Neighbors. His innovative ideas and a true [...]