Posted on: 10 February, 2005
Author: WisconsinGuide Magazine
A good hike can be great exercise, a ritual to calm the spirit, a chance to connect with the earth. It is a way to get to know nature by its species, and your soul by its moods. It is an opportunity to build a friendship, acknowledge your heritage or confront your personal limits. Wisconsin has many great hiking trails. Here are five to soothe your psyche and stretch your tendons. As a kid, the farm dogs and I would set foot onto a gravel road, which led us to the hilly driveway of an abandoned farm. Then wed follow...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 10 February, 2005
Author: Sandy Sayler - WisconsinGuide Magazine
The silence of the northwoods awakens as the American Birkebeiner, also known as the Birkie, comes to the area. This is the largest cross-country ski marathon in North America. Participating skiers come from all across the United States and from more than 20 foreign countries. The 51-kilometer race starts near the active town of Cable and trails through the woods of northwestern Wisconsin to finish on the Main Street of Hayward. This prestigious event is only one cross-country ski race out of fourteen to be recognized by the Word Loppet organization. The Word Loppet only acknowledges the best race and...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 04 February, 2005
Author: Dave Davis
I've often used the Net for planning my personal and business trips. Trips to Australia, Hawaii, Seattle and Las Vegas, to name a few, are a cinch to plan on the Net... If you know how to go about it. The main problem with the Internet these days is that people often are overwhelmed by information overload. Many destinations have many sites covering details on vacationing there and Hawaii is no exception. In fact, Hawaii, as a travel destination, is covered by numerous websites covering everything from activities to mountain biking, and snorkeling to luaus. So many sites and so...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 21 January, 2005
Author: Anita Paul
Admiring the expanse of the sky might not be possible amid the ... of most large cities. But when city dwellers visit Big Sky, Montana, they soon ... that its not called big sky for not Admiring the expanse of the sky might not be possible amid the skyscrapers of most large cities. But when city dwellers visit Big Sky, Montana, they soon understand that its not called big sky for nothing. Located 48 miles north of Yellowstone National Park in the Rocky Mountain West region, Big Sky is a winter paradise that offers breathtaking views of the raw, natural...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 21 December, 2004
Author: Etienne A. Gibbs, MSW
... TO ... This article may be ... in ... and on web sites provided ... is provided to the author, and it appears with the included ... resource box and l PERMISSION TO REPUBLISH: This article may be republished in newsletters and on web sites provided attribution is provided to the author, and it appears with the included copyright, resource box and live web site link. Email notice of intent to publish is appreciated but not required.When planning your travels or buying your airline tickets, you have probably come across definitions and terms that might have seemed strange to...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 29 November, 2004
Author: C.C.
... Islands 100-foot ... is evident in its ... water. Unlike the ... or South Africa, ... Island has great ... This allowed us to see the great whites from a Guadalupe Islands 100-foot visibility is evident in its crystal-blue water. Unlike the Farallons or South Africa, Guadalupe Island has great visibility. This allowed us to see the great whites from a distance giving notice to get the cameras ready. Our white shark encounters provided action from daybreak until sunset. Swimming slowly and cautiously around our shark cages were male and female white sharks ranging between the sizes of 12...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 24 November, 2004
Author: Dan K. O'Leary
Dating in San Luis Obispo Welcome to the doldrums of dating, where your single ship drifts ... without wind or ... Sailing ... aside, meeting the perfect person in San Luis Obispo c Dating in San Luis Obispo Welcome to the doldrums of dating, where your single ship drifts aimlessly without wind or direction. Sailing analogies aside, meeting the perfect person in San Luis Obispo can be challenging, and keeping things fresh can be ever harder. As the resident expert, Ive done my fair share of dating in this town, as some of you may know for better or worse....
Continue ReadingPosted on: 16 November, 2004
Author: Cara Goldsbury
When you just cant take another day at the theme parks on your Orlando vacation consider these ... Book a Spa ... - What better way to soothe fragile nerves and sore feet than a sessio When you just cant take another day at the theme parks on your Orlando vacation consider these suggestions: Book a Spa Treatment - What better way to soothe fragile nerves and sore feet than a session at one of Orlandos resort spas. On Disney property theres the Grand Floridian as well as the Saratoga Springs Spa where one of their luxurious treatments are a...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 30 October, 2004
Author: Daniel Levy
Great ... Rides in ... A ... ride across cities and places named World Heritage by the Unesco, through a splendid ... natural area and ending in a ... garden by Great Motorcycle Rides in MexicoQueretaro A beautiful ride across cities and places named World Heritage by the Unesco, through a splendid protected natural area and ending in a surrealistic garden by artist Sir Edward James. Just keep reading... The ride starts in Queretaro City at 5,970 ft above sea level. Queretaro is a colonial city founded more than 500 years ago and named World Heritage by the Unesco in...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 25 October, 2004
Author: Colin Hartness
World Cruise - a relaxing ... The ... World Cruise Have you ever thought what it would be like to just relax quietly under the sun and at sea-no hustling or ... far away from th World Cruise - a relaxing experience The Comprehensive World Cruise Have you ever thought what it would be like to just relax quietly under the sun and at sea-no hustling or bustling, far away from the madding crowds in a casual attire and in clean air and just a small group of likeminded people as company? You are on a World Cruise- around the...
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