2nd
September
2008
by Ursula and Eldrid Retief
The black bear interrupts its roadside foraging to glance reproachfully at the intruders. The bus driver has slowed down so that we can gape. His cry alerting the passengers is one we hear often on the Alaska Highway, and not just for bear sighting.
Dall sheep, standing out in brilliant white against rocky mountain slopes. Moose, elk, grizzlies in the distance. A lone wolf slouching across our path. Caribou sighting becomes old hat.
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posted in US, Alaska, Vacation, Scenic |
2nd
September
2008
by Don Guy
Colorado Springs is the most populated city in El Paso County, Colorado. Home to over 372,000 inhabitants, Colorado Springs is the 2nd most populated city in the State of Colorado.
Colorado Springs is located slightly east of the geographic center of Colorado state and 61 miles south of the State Capitol in Denver. At an elevation of 6,035 feet (about 1839 meters) Colorado Springs resides at over a mile above sea level, while some areas of the city reside much higher. Colorado Springs is located near the base of a very famous American mountain, named Pikes Peak,
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posted in US, Colorado, Vacation, Rafting, Trekking, Fishing, golfing, kayaking, Scenic |
2nd
September
2008
Author: gatewaylax
If you find yourself traveling in Japan this summer, the must see event of the year is the 2008 Fuji Rock Festival running Friday July 25th until Sunday July 27th. Originally inspired by Britain’s Glastonbury Festival, the Fuji Rock Festival acquired its name due to the first event in 1997 being held on the foot of famous Mt Fuji. Since 1999, the annual festival has been held in Naeba in Niigata prefecture, 200 km north-west of Tokyo.
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posted in Train(Rail), Vacation, Asia, East Asia, Japan |
2nd
September
2008
by Jane Leisteiner
There’s a better way for guests to earn rewards and free nights than trying to earn points at hotel chains. Make a few phone calls and here are the kind of numbers you can expect:
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posted in Travel Tips, US, Vacation, Bed & Breakfast |
