Plan Now for the Best Summer Break When you think summer, you think sun, sand, swimming, and relaxation. It’s a time to get away from the stress of daily life, to let the air out just a bit. With a little preparation, your summer beach getaway can be everything you...
World’s Longest Hiking Trail Offers Something for Almost Everyone Spanning nearly 2,200 miles, from its southernmost path on Springer Mountain in Georgia to the verdant forests of Mount Katahdin in Maine, the Appalachian Trail cuts through 14 states, offering a bird’s...
Why We Take a Week to Regroup Just before the End of the School Year Let’s face it…the school year can be grueling! In many places, students start hitting the books weeks before Labor Day and keep at it until Memorial Day or even deep into June. For most, spring break...
Who Cares If It’s Cold—Let’s Have Some Fun Outdoors! Ahhh…winter! For some, it’s the time to head for a sunny southern climate, but for most true-blue northerners, it’s one of the best times of the year. Hiking through a pristine forest blanketed in fresh snow,...
The Best Places to Go for Exercise, Solitude and Enjoyment Winter’s just around the corner and for many folks, that means it’s time to strap on the skis and get some fresh air. Maybe you crave the electricity that’s typically in the air at one of the many great ski...
Staying Safe and Having Fun on a Winter Excursion If you’re like most of us, when the holidays are over, you just need a break. You could head south, but that involves time in airports, getting a rental car, finding a place that’s not overrun by snowbirds. There are...