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Lees Ferry––Discover Your Frontier SpiritArticle byHigh, dry, and lonesome, the valley stretches north into endlessness. East and west, sun-burnt sandstone cliffs and red-rock canyons rise into the crisp blue sky, as the deserted two-lane highway meanders through a landscape of golden sagebrush, willows, cottonwoods, and untouched wilderness.
Kauai Girlfriend Getaway: Quest for AdventureArticle byKauai, once known mostly as a quiet romantic island is quickly becoming a hot spot for adventurous and luxurious girlfriend getaways. With almost endless options for fun and sun, it’s nearly impossible not to have a perfect day with the girls.
The Luck of the Whale SharkArticle by2009 Travel Writing Contest
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When my girlfriend Karen suggested that a road trip south to the Bahia de Los Angeles in Baja California early one November would be the best way to celebrate her birthday, my answer was a fast yes.
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Ahh, OjaiTucked away in a valley filled with orange groves fewer than 90 miles from central Los Angeles is the village of Ojai-an oasis from stress, home to artists, health devotees and other urban escapees. Surrounded by burnished peaks, its grasses green in spring and gold in summer and fall, the Ojai Valley was the setting for Shangri-La in the 1937 Hollywood movie The Lost Horizon. It is still a place where you can retreat from a fast-paced lifestyle to find serenity on oak-shaded paths.
Romance at the Jersey ShoreCouples looking for a mid-week romantic summer getaway can leave the urban jungle behind by heading to the seaside town of Beach Haven at the south end of Long Beach Island. Here you'll find a quaint 1886 Queen Anne style Victorian B&B, pristine wetland with kayak launches, sandy beaches, bike paths, public tennis courts and fine dining.
Family Fun in St. JohnsMost residents of Portland couldn’t tell you the best coffee in St. John’s. In fact, the old working-class neighborhood at the mouth of the Columbia feels like its own small town. Edged at the confluence of two rivers and popular with students from nearby University of Portland, St. John’s has a sleepy, uncommercial, workaday feel. Discovering this old Portland community can provide a day of active fun for the whole family.
Colorado Springs for Athletes and Sports Fans
Whether you’re an athlete or an avid spectator, Colorado Springs has plenty to offer. Just 70 miles from Denver and home to the Olympic Training Center and a handful of sports halls of fame, the Springs is a gold mine of activities for the sports enthusiast. Get ready for an action-packed perfect day.
Gone to the Dogs: Get an Insider’s View of Sled Dog Racing in the Lower 48Work dogs in pickup truck beds are an everyday sight in downtown Joseph, a ranching community in northeastern Oregon. But on January 13th, Main Street gets overrun with a whole different breed. That’s when over 100 sled dogs come to town for opening day of the Eagle Cap Extreme.
