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Grounds at the Larsmont Cottages on Lake Superior Spring is officially here, which means it’s time to get serious about planning a summer vacation. If the idea of an idyllic summer break drums up visions of walking on the beach, taking a canoe for a spin, or letting the kids run wild in a water…
Whether you despise rain or are just tired of city lights and skyscrapers, a trip to one of the desert towns in the U.S. can provide relief with skin-warming sun and cacti as far as the eye can see. Though summers in these locales can be a bit too sweltering, the typically mild winters make…
Since the days of, well, cavemen, humans have been using these natural formations as shelters, and for good reason. Caves provide protection from the elements, but they also are natural insulators, typically maintaining comfortable temperatures year round, making for a comfortable home. Some populations have developed caves into much more than simple shelters, using them…
The world we live in is turbulent, without a doubt, and that applies to the literal planet, too. Beneath the Earth’s crust churns a vast pool of magma, just waiting to break through the surface. Volcanoes shaped this planet, and humans have been fascinated by them — and slightly afraid of them — for millennia.…
While it’s wonderful to fully immerse yourself in nature via a hike, you can have a full different experience with a landscape via a helicopter tour. Until you’re up in the air, it’s difficult to truly understand how vast nature is. And the benefits to a helicopter tour aren’t just for nature — it’s incredible…
Courtesy of Flickr/Elias Levy Ever since a little movie called “Jaws” came out in 1975 — perhaps you’ve heard of it — great white sharks have developed a little bit of a bad rep. Sure, they are massive, powerful creatures with hundreds of teeth, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re always out to eat you.…
A sunny, 60-degree day sounds perfect — that is, unless you’re in Antarctica in middle of March. Earlier this month, the World Meteorological Organization confirmed that the continent set a new record high temperature (63.5 degrees Fahrenheit) in March 2015. This news comes after a recent University of Delaware study concluded that Adelie penguins in…
While many travelers enjoy lounging the day away on a white-sand beach, others are looking for a different experience by the sea — or rather, in it. Scuba diving is an extremely popular activity in the Caribbean, thanks to warm waters, great visibility, and tons of wildlife at dive sites. If you’re not certified, don’t…
Crisp alpine air, awe-inspiring rock formations, and quaint architecture — the magic of Europe’s mountain towns is something every traveler with a love of the great outdoors should experience. Luckily, we’ve rounded up eight of the continent’s most beautiful unspoiled mountain retreats, which boast views of glacial lakes, lush valleys, and towering mountains.
Spring is in the air and Earth Day is just around the corner, so why not honor Mother Earth by checking into one of these seven nature-themed hotels?