1. Muskoka Cottage Country, Ontario, Canada
In Eastern Canada, "cottage country" covers all the objectives of the lake within easy driving distance for weekend getaways quick. Central district of Muskoka Ontario close to Toronto, about two hours north via Highway 400 and 11-speed while still offering world removed it is far from the biggest city in Canada. 2,500 miles of natural parks including the 8699 square miles of coastline, 17 historic cities and villages, and many waterfalls and lakes bordered by granite peaks Algonquin Provincial Park to the east and 30,000 islands Georgian Bay Islands National Park to the west. Spend the day paddleboarding Muskoka Lakes, or explore the Riverwalk and shops waterfall capital of Canada, Bracebridge. For old-school family vacation, head north to Peninsula Lake Pow-Wow Point Lodge, a resort 91 years, all including displaying a simple summer pleasures like campfires, canoeing, and volleyball. Plan a visit in August to catch the wolf education Algonquin Park Thursday night starring howls-weather-enable-a closed, residents, chorus four-pawed.
Photograph by Wei Chu, My Shot
Pictured here: In the morning, colorful Muskoka seat passengers waiting at a resort Blue Mountain.
2. Patagonia, Argentina
Follow the winter in the southern Andes experience winter adventure in the world's highest mountain outside Asia. Mid-June until late September resorts in Patagonia region of Argentina (accessible via direct flights from Buenos Aries) offers a beginner-to-expert terrain decreases; deep, dry powder; open bowls, glaciers and gladed tree skiing, and snowboarding. Patagonia's relatively low altitude (3,300 feet elevation on Cerro Catedral basis versus 7349 feet in Las Lenas, Argentina's largest ski area) to help first time visitors to avoid high altitude sickness. Living in Lake Correntoso & River Hotel to enjoy the snow-covered Andes and the Patagonian glacial Lake Nahuel Huapí views, transportation to the nearby ski resort of Cerro Bayo, and horseback riding and guided snowshoe treks through the neighboring National Park Nahuel Huapí. Made of local stone and beech, après ski resort provides luxurious pampering in the pool in a quiet room, Hamman herbs, and spa. For skiers double-black diamond, Adventure outfitter small Andean Cross customize the heli-skiing and free-riding tour BackCountry in reaching remote northern Patagonia between El Calafate and Bariloche.
Photograph by Michael Truelove
Pictured here: A skier jumping from rocks at Cerro Catedral.
3. San Juan Islands, Washington
Summer in Washington San Juan Islands is all about the weather, whales, and water. Olympic Peninsula rain shadow effect (basically, the mountains block rain producing weather systems) to produce dry, clear, comfortable day on the four islands of the archipelago called-San Juan, Orcas, Lopez, and Shaw. The increase in Lime Kiln Point State Park to the west of San Juan for shore-based orca whale watch or join the Quest Sea kayak tours to see dolphins-level. Hop Ferry to Lopez for leisurely cycling, then spent the night in killer whales at Turtleback Farm Inn, a rural working farm adjacent to the Turtleback Mountain Preserve, 1576 acres. The islands are accessible by flight 30-to-45-minute direct from Seattle, or choose a drive-on Washington State Ferry to travel along the San Juan Islands Scenic deviation. The route follows the traditional Coast Salish canoe channel rate overwater from Anacortes to San Juan, then continued as two separate driving tour in San Juan and Orcas. Ferry packed in the summer, so come early and stay patient, especially on eastbound journey back to reality.
Photograph by Phil Schermeister, National Geographic
This photo: Sunset warms the San Juan Islands, Washington State related to the mainland by ferry.
4. Minneapolis, Minnesota
A downtown pedestrian-and-pedal-friendly and welcoming Midwestern vibration easier for first time visitors to quickly feel at home in Minneapolis. Snow can fall here from October to April, so the arrival of warm weather launch full speed, the celebration from June to August of art, music and cultural festivals (check Aquatennial Minneapolis, July 16 to 24); farmers market (17) and fan-friendly baseball Minnesota Twins (played downtown at Target Field top-ranked sports stadiums in North America by ESPN The Magazine). Surveying the scene that the dynamic of a new roof terrace restaurant near the Theatre State crave, then take the bike at the nearest kiosk Minnesota Nice Ride ($ 5 plus travel expenses) and shipping of all or part of the Grand Rounds National Scenic deviation, 50 mile urban loop trail. With the lake 22 cities and mighty Mississippi, to play, in or near water is always an option. Indoor activities centered in 57 city museums and the Mall 4.2 million square feet of the American housing 520-plus stores and Nickelodeon Universe, the nation's largest family of indoor garden.
Photograph by Bruce Kluckhohn, Getty Images
Pictured here: Fans cheer on the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in downtown Minneapolis.
5. Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska
Glacier Bay National Park and Reserve is a pristine Alaska on the rocks. Glaciers cover 27 percent of marine wilderness 3.2 million acres, the World Heritage site and UNESCO Biosphere Preserve, home to humpback whales, harbor porpoises, moose, black and brown bears, mountain goats, and mountain peaks topping 15,000 feet. Mid-May until September, then cruise in the fjords, forests, beaches, and major attractions-seven active glaciers Tidewater glaciers give birth to a bay. Although most park visitors see the topside of the yacht, local park concession owned by Glacier Bay Sea Kayaks offers guided kayak adventures and focused throughout the day, as well as multi-day rentals for camping BackCountry experienced who want to explore the 700-plus miles of shoreline. Additional overnight options including Glacier Bay Lodge (accommodation only at the park) and the adjacent walk-in camp at Bartlett Cove, plus a rural inn, lodges, and cabins miles away in Gustavus, a small town of Glacier's gateway. Located about 65 miles northwest of Juneau, Glacier Bay National Park is accessible only by boat cruise, tour boat, or seaplane, or, new for 2011, through Monday and Wednesday (May-September), the Alaska Marine Highway System ferry to Gustavus.Photograph by Alaska Stock Images / National GeographicPictured here: Icebergs calved from Glacier Reid Glacier dwarfs visitor Bay National Park Alaska.
Photograph by Alaska Stock Images / National Geographic
Image here: Icebergs calved from Glacier Reid Glacier Alaska dwarf visitor Bay National Park ..
source : NationalGeographic
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