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Our daughters have never been on a road trip. They're young and we would like to do something for Spring Break in March. I heard from a colleague how beautiful the Smoky Mts are. I don't even know where to begin looking. I would like to stay in a cheap place (<$80 per night) and be able to enjoy the view and outdoor activities. They have never seen snow either. What do you recommend? Hotels? Cabins? Routes? Websites?
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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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Whether it’s for a few hours or a few days, we’ve all got to get away sometime. Since we can’t always explore the Amazon after work or trek Tibet in a weekend, we bring you an inspired list of the country’s best city-centric, all-natural playgrounds—ones within city limits, and ones just beyond the suburban sprawl—tailor-made for bite-sized bursts of urban adventuring.
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Appalachian Trail Adventures - a Vermont Hiking Spa
Appalachian Trail Adventures
from $183, 14 days
Appalachian Trail Adventures hand picked its hikes out of the 1,000 miles of trails in Vermont's Green Mountains. We have chosen trails with the best...
Sonoma Valley Wine Tasting Trek
Wine Country Trekking
from $950, 4 days
Enjoy this four day trek vacation which is designed for those who enjoy wine and want to spend their time exclusively in the Wine Country. You will...
Glacier National Park - 3 Day Hut Hike, Granite Park Chalet
Glacier Guides Inc. / Montana Raft Co.
from $685, 3 days
Experience the beauty of Glacier‘s backcountry without a heavy backpack, in the comfort of a historic chalet. ...
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from $2680, 7 days
Enjoy a combination of highlights and discovery on this Alaska Interior & Coastal Tour. ...
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from $1498, 6 days
The promise of a backcountry, wilderness experience is fulfilled completely during our multi-day hiking adventure in the heart of Colorado's...

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Bright Angel Trail

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Grand Canyon South Rim
Grand Canyon National Park, P.O. Box 129
Grand Canyon, Arizona 86023

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The Bright Angel is the most popular and well graded of the rim-to-river trails. First used by... Read More

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Grand Canyon South Rim
Grand Canyon National Park, P.O. Box 129
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona 86023

Description: The South Kaibab Trail leads six and a half miles from the South Rim near Yaki Point to the... Read More

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