Jan 03, 2012 9:57 - By: Jodi Grundig
Ausable Chasm in the Winter
This Christmas break my family hopped in our Toyota Prius and road-tripped to the Lake Champlain region of the Adirondacks. Although the ski conditions near our home in Massachusetts were just awful due to the unseasonably warm weather we’ve been experiencing, the conditions were great in the Adirondacks.
To start, we traveled to Plattsburgh by way of Vermont, taking the Grand Isle to Plattsburgh ferry. It was incredibly easy to take the ferry, which runs every few minutes twenty-four hours a day, and saved us lots of time. Once we arrived in Plattsburgh, it was just a short drive to the Comfort Inn and Suites, where we were staying for our trip. Read More »
Feb 04, 2011 9:30 - By: Tiffany Joyce
The ubiquitous saguaro cacti of the Arizona desert.
The great thing about living in the Phoenix area is that in the winter we only have to experience snow if we want to. Snow is an outright novelty reserved for the adventurous who wish to travel the two- to five-hour drive to get to elevations that receive snowfall. Otherwise, for the most part we enjoy balmy temperatures and only the occasional rainstorm. So, if you’re currently stuck in a snow drift and craving a non-arctic getaway, might I recommend a visit to Arizona? Here are eight great winter activities to do in the state.
One – Visit Kartchner Caverns State Park. The caves have a year-round average temperature of 72 degrees Fahrenheit. Check out this article for more information.
Two – Stroll among the shops of Old Town Scottsdale. Sunny days get up into the high 60′s in the winter, and there’s no slush on the sidewalks! Take a look at this article for more information.
Three – Hike the Superstition Wilderness. Take a stab at finding the Lost Dutchman’s hidden stash of gold!
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Dec 15, 2010 11:33 - By: Whit Honea
We’ve got a special treat for lovers of Portland (which should be everyone)! Today’s guest post from the Uptake Getaway Crew is courtesy of Rolan, the man behind the Portland chapter.
The rain. The Portland rain. It starts around November and ends around April. That’s about 6 months of wet weather. People are always asking me, “how do you deal?” My secret: find the value in each season and take advantage of it. While the rain could mean basement flooding and seasonal affected disorder in Portland proper it also means fresh, powdery snow about 90 minutes out of the city. If fact, Mt. Hood is host to some of the best winter activities around. There are more than 3,000 acres of slopes in the Mt. Hood area and the most night-skiing availability in the country.
photo courtesy of Mt. Hood Chamber of Commerce
You have your pick of winter coziness from old-timey log cabins to shiny modern hotels to family style condos. Here’s a great list of places to stay on or near Mt. Hood And don’t forget about the famous Timberline Lodge which was the lodge used for all the exterior shots in Stephen King’s “The Shining”. Not to panic, there actually is no room #237 at the lodge. Read More »
Feb 08, 2010 7:00 - By: Tiffany Joyce
The Sunday River Resort, located five miles outside of Bethel, Maine, is a year-round resort offering four seasons of alpine recreation in the mountains of western Maine.
It being winter at the moment, Sunday River is THE ski destination for Maine and the surrounding states. With 132 trails and 16 lifts spread across eight interconnecting mountains, this ain’t no backwater ski hill. Ski operations are supported during the season with snowmaking machines, and the runs provide the full range of green/blue/black/diamond skill levels. Six terrain parks offer rails, jumps, pipes, boxes, and other features dependent upon the snow levels.
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