Heli-hiking is the less well-known cousin of heli-skiing, where avid powder seekers are whisked to the top of remote mountains to enjoy freshly fallen snow and have the mountains all to themselves. What has caught on around the world was actually invented by Canadian Mountain Holiday’s founder, Hans Gmoser, in 1959.

Irving, Texas, part of the DFW metroplex, is the most diverse zip code in the United States. The city itself is just as diverse as its zip code- full to the brim with history, fabulous food, and all sorts of outdoor activities.

Jasper, Alberta is a small town in the Rocky Mountains a few hundred miles north of the Washington/Montana border. The area has been officially designated as a dark sky preserve by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, and the town has taken large efforts to control light pollution so visitors can have an unfiltered view into the cosmos.

Growing up in New Mexico, the first real sign of fall for me was the sandhill (and some whooping) cranes honking as they flew over our farm or landed in our pastures on their way south, many wintering in the nearby Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge.

Whether you are in search of a fairytale sparkling Christmas or you are looking to find a place to defrost from the cold December chill, I firmly believe that New Orleans is one of the best places to enjoy the holiday season.

The province of Quebec is the largest one in Canada by area and spends several months of the year under snow and icy conditions.

  1. Sports is the star of Frisco – but much more awaits
  2. Texas’ ‘Sun City’ thriving, beckons visitors
  3. Autumn a delightful time to visit Erie
  4. Spring blossoms in Door County
  5. A week of wonder in Poland
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