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![]() | Feeling the need for a winter escape? Dreaming of inviting, white slopes below your skis or snowboard, blue skies above, and bracing air rushing past your face? There's an exciting option close to home that doesn't involve a long flight west or an all-day drive north. Find the fun and affordable winter escape you need less than a tank of gas away, in the Great Northern Catskills. More |
![]() | Every year, people have a list of things they want to change about themselves. Whether it's eating better or exercising more, resolutions are great tools to help change your life for the better. Unfortunately, New Year's resolutions are rarely kept long enough to make a difference. More |
![]() | As you get older, moving around or getting quickly from place to place can become more challenging. When that happens, what are you missing in life? Can you not go out with friends as much as you'd like? Do you need to take a pass on seeing your grandchildren because it's too difficult for you to get around? More |
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![]() | In 1911, Norwegian Roald Amundsen and British rival Robert Falcon Scott raced overland to be the first to stand at the South Pole. Amundsen planted a flag on the spot that Scott would find three weeks later, before he would turn around for his ill-fated return to the coast. Though the reign of Amundsen and Scott is referred to as the Golden Age of Antarctic exploration, the term could just as easily be applied today. One hundred years after that flag planting, more tourists than ever are visiting Antarctica ... More |
![]() | From naturally occurring registry errors to more insidious threats like spyware, hidden problems can slow your computer performance to a crawl or even cause it to crash. A little pro-active maintenance, however, can go a long way toward preventing problems. More |
![]() | They're young. They're healthy. Every day's a happy breeze - school, play, friends, sports, music, other activities … why in the world would a kid need life insurance? But those are precisely the reasons families should get life insurance now. Here's why. More |
![]() | Life insurance is something everyone should have to protect their family should something happen. More |
![]() | How you can get tax relief now if you owe back taxes. More |
![]() | Are you all too familiar with the pain of arthritis? An estimated 50 million adults in the United States reported being told by a doctor that they have some form of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout or fibromyalgia, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This common condition can make life difficult, but it doesn't need to. More |
![]() | In scientific circles, he is known as Ursus maritimus, or sea bear. Native Inuit call him Nanuk, the respected one. The Russians named him Medved, which means white bear. In Norway he is Isbjorn: ice bear. Together, these terms create a perfect picture of one of our planet's most magnificent animals, the polar bear. Observing wild polar bears in the natural splendor of their arctic home is one of the greatest rewards a nature and adventure lover can experience. But short of pulling on your mukluks, hoofing it into the Great White North and building your own igloo, how can you make the dream a reality? More |
![]() | If you are planning a trip to Asia this year, one "must-see" stop that should not be overlooked is Macau. More |
![]() | When winter's got a grip and you're thinking it's time for a getaway, your thoughts don't need to travel far. Lake Placid is a true paradise for the winter outdoor enthusiast, with world-class skiing topping the activity list. But there's plenty more to do, and it's all just a gas tank away, in the heart of New York's beautiful Adirondack Park. More |
![]() | John had an idea for a great outdoor toy for children and teens: one part skateboard, one part BMX bike. After taking his rough model to various manufacturers, he was turned down and told that his product was simply "not mass-producible." More |
![]() | China holds a storied place on any world traveler's adventure list, as it has for centuries. Few countries offer such remarkable diversity: from cosmopolitan cities to ancient villages, rural traditions to contemporary urban culture, historic treasures to natural wonders. China offers enough to mesmerize vagabonds for a lifetime of exploration. More |