DENVER – New direct flights to and from Colorado’s eight regional airports and expanded service on the Winter Park Express will provide skiers and riders from across the country easy and convenient travel options to their favorite Colorado ski resorts by train, plane or car this winter. The Amtrak Winter Park Express, coming off a highly successful inaugural season, will offer expanded service for the 2017-18 ski season. The Winter Park … [Read more...]
Drive with a View: Colorado Scenic Roadtrips
DENVER - Spending a long amount of time in the car for a road trip can sometimes be uneventful, but not a road trip through Colorado. The state is home to 25 Scenic and Historic Byways (11 of which are also America’s Byways) celebrating their 25th anniversary in 2014 along with other roads and passes that offer amazing views. Summer through fall is the perfect time of year to travel the byways, roads and passes of Colorado. Following is a … [Read more...]
The New American Road Trip MixTape
The New American Road Trip Mixtape by Brendan Leonard Brendan Leonard lives in a van. Even though Brendan has never left the United States, the brave native Iowan has climbed most of the big peaks in the Western United States, including those at the Rockies, Yosemite, Grand Tetons, Canyonlands, Sawtooths, and elsewhere, and has written about his adventures for Climbing, Backpacker, Men’s Journal, Adventure Journal, Dirtbag Diaries, and … [Read more...]
Redding, CA – Hotels
Some hotels below are rated with the AAA rating system meaning the higher the number of stars, the better the hotel. Any prices listed range from single occupancy/single bed/one person, to double occupancy/two beds/two persons. Prices are subject to change without notice. One of the most popular locations for chain hotels is along Hilltop Drive which parallels the 5 freeway on it's eastern side. Several older style motels are located downtown … [Read more...]
Redding, CA – Restaurants
Redding has a diversity of food - but is not necessarily a culinary hotspot. Any prices we list below are for dinner only. Prices are subject to change without notice. What are your favorite restaurants in Redding? Email dave@pon.net so that one of our team can visit and add a review here the next time we are in town. All phone numbers are in the 530 area code unless otherwise noted. Anthony's Mediterranean is located at 2475 Eureka … [Read more...]
Spokane, WA – The Trip
This is a general outline of a recent trip to Spokane, and parts of Idaho and Montana. The total trip took 10 days and was done in early August. The best time for warmer weather and more comfortable conditions is between mid July and mid August. Because gold mining was one of the main reasons for the trip you will note several days below will show "gold mining" as the main activity. We rented a car from Thrifty at the Spokane Airport and made … [Read more...]
Spokane, WA – Spokane City
Spokane is located 18 miles from the Idaho border and 110 miles from the Canadian border. Spokane is located in a unique area because within a short drive of the city you can be in the pines and beauty of Coeur d' Alene, be in the desert, be snow skiing in the winter, or be in farmland. Spokane is protected by the Cascade mountains from the wetter weather experienced west in Seattle and along the coast of Washington. As a result the yearly … [Read more...]
Spokane, WA – Attractions
There is enough to see and experience in Spokane to keep all types of people interested. There are several relaxing areas where you could relax for the day or read a book. Shopping is abundant. There is beautiful architecture. There are museums and other attractions for the entire family. Manito Park is well worth a visit, especially for those who enjoy plants and formal gardens. There are very few signs directing one to these gardens. From … [Read more...]
Spokane, WA – Golf
There are many golf course within a 30 minute drive from Spokane. Most of the green fees range between $20 and $75 daily. There are also some world class golf courses near Coeur d' Alene, Idaho. For a good listing and up to date pricing visit the Spokane Golf Site: www.golfinspokane.com Alderwood RV park and putting green is located at 14007 North Newport Highway. They have a public course and a 12 hole putting green. Call PHONE NUMBER … [Read more...]
Spokane, WA – Coeur d’ Alene Attractions
Some of these attractions are within Coeur d' Alene while some are within a short drive. All are listed in alphabetical order. Cruises depart from the Coeur d' Alene city dock but departure times vary depending on the day and time of year so I recommend that you call ahead. Allow at least 2 hours. A Sunday brunch cruise and a Monday sunset cruise are available. Adult fare is $22.50 and those under 10 years of age are $1450. The world's … [Read more...]