flyfishing posts
by Laurel Miller (RSS feed) (17 days ago)
May 5th, 2013 at 11:00AM: As we've continued to report at Gadling, a new generation of culinary tours is on the rise. Food-loving travelers want more than generic cooking classes that teach how to make pad thai in Thailand or risotto in Tuscany. And a few companies – such as Destination Hotels & Resorts, North America's fourth largest hotel management company – are complying by offering tours and classes ...
by Laurel Miller (RSS feed) (9 months ago)
Aug 15th, 2012 at 4:00PM: Colorado is a big state, and most of it remained unscathed during June's wildfires. The Aspen region in particular is known for its knockout scenery, which includes the twin peaks of the Maroon Bells, wildflower-festooned meadows, shimmering aspen groves and crystalline rivers.
With fall foliage (if you've never witnessed the turning of aspens, it's worth seeing) just around the corner, The ...
by Jessica Festa (RSS feed) (12 months ago)
May 23rd, 2012 at 5:30PM: Dad's special day is just around the corner. To help make this Father's Day memorable, check out the unique packages and manly programming being offered by hotels around the country.
Travaasa Austin
Austin, Texas
This Father's Day, the Travaasa Austin is celebrating by featuring a full lineup of manly programming at their nature-immersed property. Some activities dads can expect ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (1 year ago)
Jun 21st, 2011 at 8:00AM: Everyone knows that Aspen, Colorado is one of the top skiing and snowboarding destinations in all of North America, if not the world. With an average of about 300 inches of powder falling on an annual basis, the place is a veritable winter wonderland for anyone looking to spend some time on the slopes. Add in an interesting mix of culture, cuisine, and shopping, and you truly have a world-class ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Jul 29th, 2010 at 8:00AM: A new contest sponsored by Black Star Beer promises to give the winner one heck of a prize, sending them off on a jet setting vacation that will offer everything from outdoor adventure to an unforgettable taste of luxury.
The contest is dubbed "Maybe the Best Trip Ever", and that seems a pretty apt description actually. The winner, and five of their closest friends, will get things started by ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (3 years ago)
May 15th, 2010 at 8:00AM: Outside magazine and the Aspen Chamber Resort Association (ACRA) have announced the first annual Outside in Aspen adventure weekend set to take place in Aspen, Colorado June 11-13. The three day event will be filled with hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and other outdoor activities, with a host of professional adventure athletes, such as Olympic gold medalist Tyler Hamilton and ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (3 years ago)
Feb 23rd, 2010 at 1:00PM: Anglers looking for a unique fly fishing experience will have some amazing new options later this year when The Little Nell, the famous upscale resort located in Aspen, Colorado, begins offering custom guided fishing tours. Visitors will gain access to the Roaring Fork Valley and its Gold Medal waters, including the Frying Pan, Colorado, and Crystal Rivers, which are well known for having the best ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (4 years ago)
Apr 30th, 2009 at 2:00PM: Once upon a time, you'd take off in the summer with a sleeping bag, a fishing pole and a pocket knife. Summer camp offered all the soft challenges you could imagine (such as stomaching awful food), but you always had a blast. No responsibilities weighed you down. Today, though, those days are gone. You worry about paying the mortgage, getting to work on time and keeping your kids entertained.
If ...