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A Winter Like No Other along Alabama's Coastal Connection
Dec 21, 2009
in Getaways: Escaping the Cold and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives Sick of freezing temperatures and icy roads? This winter season, escape from the cold and take a trip on Alabama’s Coastal Connection! Soak up the sunshine, stroll through beautiful gardens, or enjoy an invigorating hike as you take the perfect southern winter getaway.
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Discover Maine’s Winter Secrets on Acadia All American Road
Dec 21, 2009
With the pounding surfs and heavy rains so characteristic of “nor'easter” storms, along with an average annual snowfall of 61 inches, the casual traveler might not first consider Acadia National Park for a winter recreation destination. But those who look past Mother Nature’s antics will discover some of winter's best-kept secrets along the enchanted lanes of the Acadia All American Road in Maine.
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Find Mild Winter Days and Clear Night Skies on Big Sur Coast Highway
Feb 8, 2005
in Getaways: Escaping the Cold Locals know that the best time to experience Route One - Big Sur Coast Highway and the Big Sur/Central Coast area is from November to April. Wintertime offers sunny days and clear evening views that make you feel as though you could reach out and touch the stars.
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Find Wintertime Traditions on America's Byways
Feb 19, 2008
in Experience Winter on America's Byways, Featured Travel Stories, and The Holidays with Friends and Family In many regions in the nation, wintertime, with its cold days and long nights, gets a bad rap. For the savvy traveler, America's Byways deliver exciting experiences to get you through the long months before spring. Meet a Bald Eagle, send off dogsled riders, or enjoy a spin on an outdoor ice rink.
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Get Away from Winter in the Florida Keys
Dec 21, 2009
in Getaways: Escaping the Cold and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives Need a refreshing winter getaway from the bitter cold? Come to the Florida Keys Scenic Highway, where you can warm up and experience adventures beyond imagining.
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Journey the Winter Wonderland of Gunflint Trail
Dec 22, 2009
in Experience Winter on America's Byways Grab a day pass, take a snow day and come play in the miles of untracked snowfields, ready for your snowshoe, ski, dogsled or snowmobile, on the Gunflint Trail Scenic Byway!
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Lake Tahoe - Eastshore Drive's Winter Wonderland
Dec 21, 2009
As the snow flurries swirl and the air develops a chill, Lake Tahoe is transformed into a magical winter playland. While the area is known for its downhill skiing, Lake Tahoe is also home to a bounty of winter recreation. Enjoy the season with a sleigh ride, tubing, or ice skating on Lake Tahoe – Eastshore Drive – the perfect gateway to the wonders of winter.
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Make Some Winter Memories along White Pass Scenic Byway
Dec 22, 2009
in Experience Winter on America's Byways Spend the days of winter on the White Pass Scenic Byway in Washington. Go snowboarding, night-skiing, or snowshoeing. Whatever your favorite snowy sport, make this winter a time to remember!
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Revel in Winter's Diversity on Trail Ridge Road/Beaver Meadow Road
Dec 21, 2009
in Experience Winter on America's Byways Snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, sledding, hiking, or backcountry camping—whatever your interests and skill levels may be, you'll find plenty of snowy adventures along Trail Ridge Road/Beaver Meadow Road in Colorado.
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Winter Adventures on the George Parks Highway Scenic Byway
Dec 21, 2009
in Experience Winter on America's Byways As temperatures drop and snow begins to swirl, many Alaskans come out to play in an extreme winter wonderland. On the George Parks Highway Scenic Byway, there's plenty to do even when the temperatures fall to frigid! Go cross-country skiing or biking Alaska-style, camp in the snowy expanses under an auroral night sky, express your inner artist with a crystal-clear ice carving and more!
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Winter Beckons on the Payette River Scenic Byway
Feb 7, 2005
in Experience Winter on America's Byways Between Boise and New Meadows, the towns along Payette River Scenic Byway become a major wintertime adventure destination for skiers, snowmobilers, and more.
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Winter Fun on America's Byways
Sep 5, 2003
in Experience Winter on America's Byways and The Holidays with Friends and Family When the last of the vibrant fall leaves flutter to the ground and the temperatures dip down, many of America's Byways® become winter wonderlands, where travelers can experience an array of winter activities.
