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There are a lot of great ways to plan a trip to the Pacific Northwest but whether you’re using a travel agent or doing it yourself on your Hughesnet satellite internet you’ve got to visit Portland. This cool city has some of the most charming sights around and we’ve got your top three things to do:

Take a Brewery Tour: Did you know Portland’s got the most breweries per capita of any city in the US? Sign up for a walking beer tour to visit a few of the best and sample the local brew scene.
Visit Forest Park: It’s not called Forest Park for nothing – this is one of the greenest places in the city. A bunch of self-described “tree huggers” in Portland love this natural oasis.
Bike Somewhere: Leading the green revolution in the US, Portland loves its bikes. You can rent one for the day at many local shops and you’ll find it easy to navigate the city’s many bike paths and lanes on even major roads. It’s great exercise for your vacation, too!

Here are some tips on visiting Yellowstone National Park. First, plan ahead. If you want to stay in the park, you need to remember that campsites and hotels fill up fast. Reservations for the rest of this year or any month in 2012 can be made online now by going to www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com or you can go to www.nps.gov and select Yellowstone and find lodging information. Most of the campgrounds do not open until mid-May or later.

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One of the most spectacular regions in the United States, the Northwest offers many scenic and sacred lands, natural resources and landmarks. Many fabulous National Parks have been established. A sampling of the top National Parks gives an idea of the wealth of nature to be discovered.

Yellowstone

This is the first of the National Parks. A mecca for wildlife and a site for natural wonders like geysers and hot springs. Exploring, watching wildlife, camping and other activities help people experience Yellowstone.

Glacier

This park in Montana has 700 miles of trails. Read the rest of this entry »

Hiking in the high country of the Colorado Rockies offers the opportunity to observe unique wildlife and geological formations as well as see breathtaking vistas and sunsets, but it also comes with its own unique areas of concern. Here are five safety tips to keep in mind when preparing for a hike in the Rockies.
1.Take a hiking kit. This is essential for any extended hike, but bears repeating. Make sure to have a kit that includes at least: Read the rest of this entry »

Colorado offers some of the most beautiful scenery in the world, and vacationing there is popular. Colorado offers destinations that offer cabins for rent. If you want a trip that will be remembered for years, renting a cabin in the beautiful state of Colorado is a great idea. You will be able to chose from waterfront cabins, to wilderness retreats with privacy and scenic views of the majestic Rockey Mountains.

Cabins are available in many recreational ares with shopping and and outdoor adventures available. Retreat cabins are for rent is isolated areas where only the birds and squirrels are able Read the rest of this entry »