Destinations

Yellowstone NP Wyoming

Touring Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks with Pro Skiier Jess McMillan

A top excursion when visiting the Jackson Hole area, especially in winter, is Yellowstone National Park. I meet up with pro skier and Jackson local Jess McMillan for a snowmobile or snow coach tour to Old Faithful and the park’s other geothermal attractions with Scenic Safaris. After, the two head to Grand Teton National Park, just…

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Video Series: Pro Skier Jess McMillian Showcases Jackson Hole

Wyoming is famous for cowboys and rodeos and riding across open range, so when you arrive in Jackson (also referred to as Jackson Hole, although that actually refers to the entire valley) it is quite a refreshing surprise from the rest of the state. Here you’ll discover world class skiing in winter, but also a…

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ice climbing in ouray colorado

Ice Climbing in Ouray, Colorado

When most people come to Colorado for a winter vacation it’s all about the skiing but Ouray offers an activity much different than turning down fresh powder. In this southwestern town, which was put on the map in the 1800’s for gold and silver mining, people visit from all over the world to ice climb…

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visiting kingston ontario

7 Ways to Make the Most of Your Trip to Kingston, Ontario

Just take a few steps into downtown Kingston, Ontario and you’ll instantly know you are in a city filled with history. Originally a French trading post dating back to the late 1600s, Kingston later served as modern-day Canada’s first capital city in 1841, although this only lasted three years. Kingston had originally been chosen for…

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Off Mountain Experiences in Crested Butte, CO

Famous for some of the most extreme terrain in Colorado, or anywhere in the U.S., Crested Butte is an ex coal mining town turned ski mecca. The runs here go beyond the typical black, taking skiing to an expert level that involves feeling comfortable with jumping off and nailing the landing. And while there is…

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Crested Butte: The Mountain and More

You know you have arrived in Crested Butte, CO when you see that legendary landmark mountain that stands out among the rest. You can see ski chutes stemming from the south face of Mount Crested Butte- a spot where expert skiers skin up for the thrill of skiing down in fresh powder. This mountain, which…

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Your Guide to the Best Trip in Gananoque in Ontario Canada

It’s called the ‘Thousand Islands’ but even cooler is that there are actually more than 1,800 sub-continental pieces of land that make up the region. The islands, in the St. Lawrence River, straddle the border of the U.S. and Canada. Today, the region is a hub for outdoor enthusiasts who come for hiking, boating and…

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British Columbia Purcell Mountain views

Photos: Heli Summer Adventure With Canadian Mountain Holidays

    How A Summer Heli Trip With CMH Changed My Travel Perspective          

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How A Summer Heli Trip With CMH Changed My Travel Perspective

The kinds of trips offered by Canadian Mountain Holidays, a Banff based company, are ones that inspire you to change your lifestyle. Recently, I went on three-night summer heli trip to the Bobbie Burns Lodge in the Purcell Mountains of British Columbia. It left me craving more, and with a different mindset about adventure travel.…

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A Trip To The Islands of Loreto Changed My Entire Perception of Mexico

Mexico has never been a top pick travel destination for me, but all that changed after a trip to Villa Del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto on the country’s Baja Peninsula off the Sea of Cortez. During a three-night wellness focused vacation in beautiful environs (inside and out), I saw a side of Mexico…

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