freestuff posts
by Katie Hammel (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Jan 21st, 2010 at 12:00PM: Ski season is in full swing at resorts throughout the US, and now through April 10, you can "ski for free" at Topnotch Resort in Stowe, Vermont. The resort sits at the base of Mount Mansfield, Vermont's highest peak, which reaches nearly 5,000 feet. It offers luxury accommodations on 120 acres, 40 minutes from Burlington Airport. .
This season, included in accommodations rates, you'll also ...
by Sean McLachlan (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Jul 17th, 2009 at 11:30AM: Finally, our tax dollars going to something cool.
The folks at Caltech's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, along with NASA and the Japanese government, have come together to make the world's most accurate topo map. And it's available for free!
The ASTER project, which stands for Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (say that ten times fast) is a minutely detailed look at the ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (3 years ago)
Dec 21st, 2008 at 10:00AM: The holidays are coming, and people will be flying. If you're one of them, instead of feeling angry and entitled in every line in which you late, make a concerted effort to improve your surroundings. No, I'm not talking about picking up garbage or holding the door for some old lady who will punish you with tales of her grandchildren's accomplishments. Take small steps to become more efficient. ...
by Jamie Rhein (RSS feed) (3 years ago)
Sep 4th, 2008 at 11:00AM: If the ticket price of the admission to museums makes you hesitate before pulling out your wallet, on Museum Day, September 27th, the price is right. It's free--not all museums, but many.
Several museums and cultural sites across the U.S. have been enticed by Smithsonian Magazine to not charge on the 27th to promote Museum Day.
You do need an admission card for free admission, but one pass will ...
by Grant Martin (RSS feed) (3 years ago)
Jul 22nd, 2008 at 3:00PM:
In celebration of the new season of Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations on the travel channel, Gadling is giving away a free, autographed poster of Mr. Bourdain to one lucky winner. Have you been following along this year? We're now three episodes deep into the season and blogger Jeremy has been following the unfolding debauchery closely. Take a look at his recaps if you'd like to catch up. Think ...
by Grant Martin (RSS feed) (3 years ago)
Jul 3rd, 2008 at 12:30PM: Got any travel plans for the Fourth of July weekend? Most people do. Want some free wireless internet? Most people would like that too. Well, you're in luck. Boingo, one of the nations largest pay-for-wireless providers, is running a promotion this weekend where you can get a free day pass on their ubiquitous network. All that you have to do is sign up for their GoBoingo software that alerts you ...
by Grant Martin (RSS feed) (4 years ago)
Jan 29th, 2008 at 2:00PM: If you're traveling through Newark on Continental Airlines this Thursday or Friday, stop by one of the Phoenix bound gates -- you might be able to score some free goodies. In a bid to support their team as the "official airline of the New York Giants", Continental is celebrating by hosting a cornucopia of festivities at the Liberty Airport. In addition to the euphoric feeling of seeing Eli in the ...