The land of goat milk, arugula, and honey continues to prosper, and no surprise, given that California's 81,700+ farms produce nearly half of all domestically-grown crops.
Thus, the third-annual California Restaurant Month kicks off in January, offering up 33 destinations ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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California Restaurant Month Kicks Off In January
The land of goat milk, arugula, and honey continues to prosper, and no surprise, given that California's 81,700+ farms produce nearly half of all domestically-grown crops.
Thus, the third-annual California Restaurant Month kicks off in January, offering up 33 destinations ...Yellowstone National Park Opens For Winter Season Tomorrow
The National Park Service has announced that Yellowstone National Park will open for the winter season beginning tomorrow morning at 7 a.m. Visitors will be able to gain access to the park via the North, South and West Entrances and travel is allowed on interior roads via ...The New Reno: Yes, Virginia, There Is Gentrification
I'm going to go out on a limb here, and say that Reno has historically not been one of my favorite places to visit. But I spend a fair amount of time passing through, because my brother and his family live nearby, in the ski town of Truckee. Flying into Reno is convenient ...Video: Life In The Ruby Mountains
Nestled in the mountains of northeastern Nevada is a fantastic little ski resort that delivers an unbeatable experience for skiers and snowboarders looking for something completely different. As you would expect, Ruby Mountains provides visitors with a comfortable and ...Ski Town Holidays: Not Just For Skiers
It sounds crazy, but not all ski-town tourists are there to downhill ski. In fact, many don't even know how. I'll also let you in on a local's secret: not all permanent residents of ski towns know how to ski, and of those who do, many can't even afford a season pass.
The ...Avoiding Altitude Woes: What To Bring On Your Next Ski Trip
There are few things that bum out a ski trip more than altitude issues. Even if your symptoms are just in the form of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) – headache, fatigue, dizziness, insomnia or nausea – it's often enough to make you wish you'd stayed at home.
I ...Dream Ski Trip: Heli-Skiing In Jackson Hole
Nestled deep in Wyoming's Teton Mountains and averaging more than 450 inches of snow each year, Jackson Hole is easily one of the best ski destinations in all of North America. With more than 116 different runs, spread out over 2500 skiable acres, the Jackson Hole Mountain ...Bad Trip: How To Annoy Your Tour Guide
We've all been there. Maybe we've been one. The person on a guided tour or trip who's a complete, utter, pain in the ass.
Perhaps it's unintentional. Maybe it's due to deep-seated issues that would cause empathy in another situation. Or just possibly, it's because the ...iNeverSolo.com Helps You Travel The Backcountry More Safely
One of the long-standing rules of backcountry travel has always been that you never set out without first letting someone else know where you are going and when you expect to be back. In the past, that was sometimes accomplished simply by leaving a handwritten note on the ...More Colorado Ski Resorts Open In Time For Thanksgiving
Hoping to hit the slopes for the upcoming long holiday weekend? If you're heading to Colorado then you're in luck, as many of the ski resorts will soon be opening for the season. Better yet, much of the state received fresh powder over the past few days, which means there ...Travel Hacking: Best Holiday Gifts For Low-Tech Travelers
I'm an unapologetic Luddite. My colleagues at Gadling will attest to this. The fact that I write for AOL is both cosmic luck and hilarious irony given my initial reluctance to embrace the digital era.
I can't help it; it's hereditary. At least, that's what I tell ...Introducing The 2013 National Geographic Adventurers Of The Year
Yesterday National Geographic introduced their selections for the 2013 Adventurers of the Year, doling out the honor to some of the most daring – not to mention fascinating – people on the planet. As always with these awards, the recipients are people who ...New High-Speed Rail Service From The UK To The Alps
Whether you're a ski fanatic or simply a lover of natural beauty, the Swiss Alps are a destination on many people's bucket lists. Now there's a new way to get there.
A new partnership between Eurostar and Lyria, a high-speed Swiss train operator, brings us a day-long ...Outdoor Adaptive Sports Programs: Where To Find The Nation's Best
Like most of us, I didn't fully realize the extent of the daily hassles and challenges faced by those who use a wheelchair, prosthetic, or other mobility aid until it became somewhat personal. I'm fortunate to have two people in my life who've been an enormous source of both ...Win A Lifetime Ski Pass For Colorado's Winter Park
The 2012-2013 ski season gets underway on November 14 at Colorado's Winter Park Resort, where the snow has already been falling. To celebrate, the resort is giving away a host of prizes including skis, snowboards and other gear. But the prize that will be the most coveted ...Mammoth Mountain Makes Big Changes Ahead Of Opening Day
California ski resort Mammoth Mountain received its first snowfall of the season last week, which bodes well for their November 8 opening day. But fresh snow won't be the only thing visitors find when they arrive at Mammoth for opening weekend. The resort has instituted a ...Ski Season Officially Begins, Arapahoe Basin Opens Today
It may be hard to believe, but the North American ski season officially begins today. Colorado's Arapahoe Basin fires up the chairlifts this morning at 9 a.m. local time and soon there after, skiers and snowboarders will be making their first runs of the year. The resort has ...Roadside America: Colorado's Roaring Fork Valley
If you were to ask most Americans if they'd heard of the Roaring Fork Valley, you'd get a blank stare. Mention Aspen, however, and the light goes on, regardless of their social or economic standing (blame reality TV, our cultural obsession with celebrity, and ...Ultrarunner To Attempt Round-Trip North Pole Expedition On Foot
While one famous British explorer prepares to take on the Antarctic in the dead of winter, another is gearing up to challenge himself in the Arctic instead. Last week, endurance runner Tim Williamson announced that in 2013 he will attempt to travel solo and unsupported to ...Colorado's Arapahoe Basin Offers Two-Season Double Down Ski Pass
It may be hard to believe but a new ski season is closer than you think. The mountaintops of Colorado have already started to receive light snow and ski resorts across the Western states are already busy preparing for opening day. One of those resorts is the legendary ...
