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Puffins and Songbirds on Schoodic Scenic Byway
Updated Feb 2, 2012
Northeastern Maine's Schoodic Scenic Byway travels along the coast of Frenchman Bay, a nationally renowned birding locale. Spots like Acadia National Park and Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge provide protected spaces filled with sought-after birds among stunning locales. Watch for soaring birds of prey among cliffs and mountains or admire local favorites such as the Atlantic Puffins and endangered Roseate Terns.
Related:- Bird Watching, Wildlife Refuges
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Investigate Belle Boyd’s Front Royal Legacy on Skyline Drive
Feb 1, 2012
in The American Civil War: Lives and Legends Investigate the life of notorious Confederate spy Belle Boyd at the Belle Boyd Cottage, a living history museum in Front Royal, Virginia at the northern end of Skyline Drive.
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Birding on Acadia All American Road
Updated Jan 31, 2012
Let Acadia All American Road lure you in with its varied landscape and plentiful wildlife. During springtime, birding on the byway is exceptional, so plan a trip and spend some time in the sun as you keep a look out for birds.
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- Bird Watching, Wildlife Viewing
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Skiing the Edge of the Wilderness
Updated Jan 30, 2012
in Get Fit! Get Active: Go Skiing! Winter brings beauty and tranquility to the Edge of the Wilderness in Minnesota’s Chippewa National Forest. Bring your friends and family on a cross-country skiing trip through this historic mining country of undulating hills, pine forests, and icy lakefronts with hoarfrost-covered birch and cattail.
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- Outdoor Recreation, Skiing, Winter Recreation
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The Freed Slave Exodus to Kansas on the Wetlands and Wildlife Scenic Byway
Jan 17, 2012
in The American Civil War: Lives and Legends Spend an afternoon visiting local museums and touring quiet country cemeteries along the Wetlands and Wildlife Scenic Byway as you learn about "Exodusters," emancipated slaves who came to call Kansas home.
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Snowy Downhill Thrills on the International Selkirk Loop
Jan 11, 2012
in Get Fit! Get Active: Go Skiing! For premier downhill skiing on the frosty slopes of the rugged Selkirk Mountains, follow the International Selkirk Loop to 49º North Mountain Resort in northeastern Washington or Schweitzer Mountain Resort in northern Idaho.
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- International Destinations, Resorts, Skiing, Winter Recreation
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Ski Cross-Country Trails at Priest Lake on the International Selkirk Loop
Jan 10, 2012
in Get Fit! Get Active: Go Skiing! This winter, travel to Priest Lake, Idaho in the heart of the International Selkirk Loop for a serene cross-country skiing experience. With five “Park-N-Ski” areas scattered around the lake, beginner to intermediate Nordic skiers have plenty of room to romp!
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- Skiing, Trail Systems, Winter Recreation
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Winter's Quiet Escape: Dinosaur Diamond and Grand Mesa
Updated Jan 3, 2012
in Get Fit! Get Active: Go Skiing! While the phrase “greatest snow on earth” often conjures thoughts of the West’s many downhill ski resorts, both the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, which spans the border between Utah and Colorado, and nearby Grand Mesa Scenic Byway in Colorado take skiers off the slopes and open up a world of snow-covered beauty outside the confines of organized downhill skiing. Take these byways through Utah’s Manti-La Sal and Ashley National Forests, and Colorado’s Grand Mesa National Forest, and you’ll find no shortage of scenic grandeur on your frosty cross-country skiing adventures.
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- Skiing, Winter Activities
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Find Skiing Adventures in Yosemite National Park
Jan 3, 2012
in Get Fit! Get Active: Go Skiing! Gather the family together for a winter skiing adventure in Yosemite National Park on Tioga Road/Big Oak Flat Road.
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- National Parks, Skiing, Trail Systems, Winter Activities
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Walk into Our Nation's History with the George Washington Memorial Parkway
Updated Jan 3, 2012
in Get Fit! Get Active: Walking Tours and The American Civil War: Lives and Legends The George Washington Memorial Parkway is known as "the gateway to Washington, D.C." This year, it can also serve as a gateway to a healthier life as you discover our capital's history on foot.
