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What winter destination in the US is going to be most visited this christmas?
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Looking for a Fun Christmas Place to play in the snow. With a 11 yr old boy. from Dallas Texas area would like to drive about 15 hrs/1000 miles.(at the most) Does anyone know this place. We have a Motorhome too. but,worried about the road conditions. Please give thoughts. Thanks
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we have a group of graduating seniors arriving in san antonio may 11th or 12th 2010. need some information concerning the amusement that these seniors can experience. Educationally we have found several sites that are great. We have found that seaworld, fiesta texas, slitterbaum are not open during the week which is the time we will be in san antonio.
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Top Ten Active Baby-Boomer Vacations
Paddling in New York’s Adirondack Mountains
Pittsburgh
Kayaking in the City of Bridges
Ain't It Grand
1,000 Islands may be more popularly known merely as a salad dressing—and to enthusiasts of this aquatic region in New York, that's perfectly okay.
They Call Me Groover Boy
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But it isn't because of my dance moves. My life at the helm of a Colorado River latrine raft.
Rafting Colorado: Big Water Awaits
Record snowfall over the winter has obviously made for bomber ski conditions throughout Colorado. But what happens when all that snow melts? Paddlers know. Colorado will be blessed with one of the most epic whitewater seasons in recent memory.

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Paddle the 1,000 Islands
Best of New York
Whitewater Thrills
East: The Outer Banks (North Carolina)
Top Eight Sea Kayaking Hot Spots
The Watery Rage of West Virginia: Whitewater Rafting the New and Gauley Rivers
Whitewater Wanderlust: Paddling Utah's Colorado and Green Rivers

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GORP - Mastering Leave No Trace - Introduction
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Adventure Travel 101
GORPTravel’s Kate Tucker and Linda Long answer our burning questions about the tao of adventure travel
Sea Kayak Touring: A Packing List
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Canoe Trips: A Packing List
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Canoe Trips: A Packing List
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GORPtravel Adventure Trips & Guided Tours

Whitewater Rafting on Idaho's Main Salmon River
River Time Guide Service
from $1550, 6 days
The famous "River of no Return" is your backdrop for relaxation and adventure as River Time Guide Service and our guides take you into the remote and...
Deschutes River Rafting Adventures - Oregon
Sage Canyon River Company
from $59, 3 days
Sage Canyon River Co. offers a variety of professionally guided whitewater rafting trips on the Deschutes River in Oregon. From relaxing family floats to high-adrenaline whitewater adventures, we have something for everyone. ......
Sea Kayak in the San Juan Islands - Day Tour
San Juan Excursions
from $75, 1 days
Sea kayak along the west-side of San Juan Island... beautiful scenery and amazing wildlife! ...
Canoeing in Vermont - Safari on the White Breakaways
Battenkill Canoe Ltd.
from $497, 3 days
The White flows through a picturesque, open valley with quiet rural surroundings. We'll find dozens of private places to swim, sun and picnic. The...
Alaska Hike & Kayak
World Expeditions
from $4350, 12 days
Imagine a breathtaking flight into a remote untouched wilderness with the promise of ten days pure solitude and adventure! The rugged mountains of...

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Complete Gear Archives: Paddling
From in-depth gear review articles and Gear Guy Q&A highlights to the latest—and past—entries in Outside magazine’s award-giving Summer and Winter Buyer’s Guides, a detailed overview of all things paddling.
KayakPro Nemo Sea Kayak
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Necky Manitou 13
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Float and Gloat
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Not every playboat is for whitewater. Maximize your summer fun on lakes, rivers, and oceans with these versatile sit-on-top kayaks.
Sea Me
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British adventure filmmaker JUSTINE CURGENVEN, 33, elevates sea kayaking to the highest level of action sports: cool videos!

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Revolutionary New Gear
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Outside's guide to the best new concepts in gear, garb, human performance, and green.
Fittest Real Athletes – Kyle Daniels
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Power Stroke
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Get fit for summer's hottest sport—in less time than you'd think
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City Without Limits
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Attractions

Big Lake Recreation Area

Good For Paddling

25 miles south of Springerville on AZ 273

Description: At 575 acres, Big Lake is the center of a recreation area with four campgrounds, hiking and... Read More

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South Rim Trail - Boot Springs Trail

Big Bend National Park, Texas

Description: Hikers won't be alone on the South Rim, one of the most traveled trails in Texas. Climbing from the basin in the Chisos Mountains to a forested ridge, the path overlooks 3,000 feet of desert. ... Read More

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The Window Trail

Chisos Mountain Area
Big Bend National Park, Texas

Description: This four-mile round-trip trail begins at the Basin Campground and descends 800 feet for the first... Read More

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