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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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Sequoia High Sierra Camp
Sequoia High Sierra Camp
from $300, 7 days
The Sequoia High Sierra Camp, located in the Giant Sequoia National Monument, combines the best aspects of a wilderness tent camp adventure - with the furnishings and guest amenities of a deluxe hotel. ......
Fall Roundup at Mountain Sky Guest Ranch
Mountain Sky Guest Ranch
from $335, 8 days
Enjoy one of the most spectacular seasons in Montana. Fiery foliage, crisp fall mornings, bugling elk, and serenity are just a few of nature's...
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...
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. ...
Arizona Hiking Spa - Fit Health into Life
Fit Health Into Life
from $2500, 6 days
Fit Health into Life runs five-night health and fitness retreats in Tucson, Arizona. Well-known for its warm, dry climate, Tucson is the perfect hiking and health spa destination. ......

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Attractions

Eagle Bahn Gondola

Good For Day Hiking

Lionshead Cir
Vail, Colorado 81657

Description: Eagle Bahn Gondola is Vail Valley's only gondola, and provides the most comfortable passage up Vail... Read More

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Holy Cross Wilderness
Minturn, Colorado

Description: Named for a snow-filled crevice on its northeast face that forms a distinct cross, the mountain towers 14,000 feet over Rocky Mountain National Park. ... Read More

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Glacier Point

Good For Day Hiking

above Yosemite Valley at the end of Glacier Point Road

Description: Often referred to as "the grandest view in all the West," Glacier Point is a 7,214-foot overlook... Read More

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