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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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I am looking for a beach vacation in March 2010. We went to marco island last march and had a great time. We are looking for a new place this year. Age ranges from early to mid 20's but not looking for the typical "spring break" Just a place to relax. Any suggestions. Also we are looking to drive from Illinois and we know it will be a long drive!
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Feature Articles

When Winter Comes A-Callin'
As the mercury plunges in the Empire State, don’t huddle indoors—these top ten cold-weather attractions will keep your body warm, and your wanderlust satisfied.
Nordic Pine
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Flagstaff Lake Hut, Carrabassett Valley, Maine
Nordic Libations
Come winter, New York’s fabled Finger Lakes region makes for one warm, intoxicating outing, where cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails lead to century-old vineyards, restaurants, resorts, and quaint B&Bs.
Hut-to-Hut Cross-Country Skiing
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Methow Valley, Washington
Ménage à Quatre
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Let Cancún have the crowds. Four spots that lend style to spring debauchery.

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Winter Family Fun in Park City
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Ski America's Newest Resort: Idaho's 700-Acre Tamarack Opens for Business
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Vail: The King of Colorado Skiing
Play Around Lake Placid
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Practical Advice

How to Build a Snow Cave
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Ask ten people how to make a snow cave and you'll get ten different answers. Winter-survival expert Greg Davenport, 49, ends the debate. Here's his definitive guide to making a bomber backcountry bunker.
Welcome to Home Rental Country: The Refuge of the Un-Hotel
Take the brand-name anonymity out of your next foray into the vacation world by getting the scoop on finding the best homes away from home.

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Alaska Winter Ecotourism Adventure
Tikchik Adventures
from $3800, 5 days
The choice for the true outdoor enthusiast - our seven day winter wilderness adventure package will put your backcountry skills to the ultimate test....
Bar W Guest Ranch Winter Package
Bar W Guest Ranch
from $382, 7 days
Whether you want to ski all day or half a day and ride half a day in the mountains (weather permitting) or in the arena - it's up to you. Come spend your winter vacation at Montana's Bar W Guest Ranch! ......
Woodside Ranch Winter Program
Woodside Ranch
from $260, 8 days
Welcome to Woodside Ranch, a year-roundfun and relaxing retreat for the whole family! Offering an all-inclusive stay fresh air, horseback...
Vista Verde Ranch Winter Program
Vista Verde Ranch
from $1315, 7 days
Vista Verde turns into to "Vista Blanca" as the snow falls in winter and offers a variety of fun ways to enjoy this beautiful part of the West. ...
Lone Mountain Ranch Nordic Skiing Package
Lone Mountain Ranch
from $2245, 8 days
Lone Mountain Ranch has a rich heritage of providing top quality cross country skiing vacations for over 29 years. Our close proximity to the Big Sky...

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Gear

Nordic Skiing Gear Essentials
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Whatever your preference—classic or skate—we've got the goods for you
Trek: Camp Corsa Ice Ax
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Train: Atlas Run Snowshoe
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Easton Artica Backcountry Snowshoes
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The Right Snowshoe: MSR’s Lightning Ascent
Walk in stride—above the snow and doggie in tow—in one of the market’s best femme-specific designs

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Fitness

Winter, On Speed
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Make skate skiing part of the season's regimen and you'll start the year with fitness to spare
I'm With Stupid
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Brothers Tom (the good son) and Jerry (the bad seed) are about to join their fellow flatlanders for a zero-to-60 weekend of skiing and snowboarding at a skyscraping resort two miles above sea level. Watch as they confront the pitfalls of poor preparation, altitude sickness, dehydration, muscle fatigue, and draft beer. With this survival guide, we'll show you, with contrasting examples of smart strategies and boneheadedness, how to squeeze every inch of vertical out of trips to the high country.
Prewinter Jump Start
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Cold-weather battle plans from the nation's top fitness advisors
Who's the Fittest?
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Adventure Never Felt So Good
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Attractions

Bunker Hill Monument

Monument Sq, Charlestown
Boston, Massachusetts

Description:

The 221-foot granite obelisk, a landmark that's visible from miles away, honors the memory... Read More

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Black Heritage Trail

National Park Service
14 Beacon Street
Boston, Massachusetts

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Freedom Trail

99 Chauncy Street, suite 401
Boston, Massachusetts 02111

Description: At 2.5 miles long, the Freedom Trail is a walking trail that leads you to 16 historic sites. It has... Read More

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