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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 |
![]() | 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 |
![]() | 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 |
![]() | Exploring the wildest reaches of Alaska used to pose enormous difficulty - making long overland treks, carrying food and gear, and portaging boats. The state's towering glaciers, deep fjords and old-growth forests were accessible only to the hardiest travelers. Today, adventurous travelers can find the wild experiences they seek in a much more accessible form - small-ship expeditions ... More |