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Girdwood, Alaska – November 2002

November 1, 2002 by DaveLeave a Comment

Girdwood Alaska is a year round resort community located only 40 miles south of Anchorage. Girdwood has evolved from a gold mining town to a resort community offering fishing, hiking, rafting, skiing, and other outdoor adventures. Girdwood is located at the base of the spectacular Mt. Alyeska. A fairly easy drive from Anchorage. For more information about Girdwood, outdoor activities, and spectacular photos please visit the official travel … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Alaska, Fishing, Gold Mining, Hiking, Resort, Ski Trip

Bangkok, Thailand – Weather

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Bangkok, Thailand. The temperature in the city remains hot year round although there is certainly seasonal fluctuations in temperature. Most of the year sees high temperatures during the day usually in the low to mid 30 degree Celsius range (90's Fahrenheit) - often accompanied by humidity. Either humidity or heat by itself can be somewhat bearable but when you combine both together it becomes stifling, steamy and sweaty. It should be noted … [Read more...]

Xcalak, Mexico – Tierra Maya Lodge

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Mentioned as one of the top ten places to stay in Mexico by the Lonely Planet Travel Guide. Hotel Tierra Maya opened in December of 1998; the name of the property was later renamed to Tierra Maya Lodge (contact information here). This is a beautiful self-contained fishing resort not yet discovered by the droves of people that frequent more popular regions of northern Yucatan. As their brochure states, "a vacation here is a union of luxury and … [Read more...]

Travel Forums – September 2000

September 1, 2000 by DaveLeave a Comment

Travel Forums - Are you looking for an online forum in which you can write your travel opinions? Do you want to be able to interact with other travelers and share travel ideas, tips, and other information? We maintain the following travel forums for fellow travel enthusiasts: www.davestravelcorner.com/forums These forums are categorized by continent and subject matter. These forums has become a sounding wall for opinions and advice from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Airport, Bangkok Thailand, Los Angeles, Maldives, Resort

Catalina, CA – History

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Human history on Catalina Island dates from about 7000 BC. The Gabrielino Indians were the first humans to live on the island. Soapstone was plentiful on the island and the natives created bowls and other implements from this rock (and then traded with natives living on the mainland). Juan R. Cabrillo became the first European to set eyes on the island in 1542. In the 1790's the sea otter population suffered tremendously due to the over … [Read more...]

Mammoth Lakes, CA

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Mammoth Lakes is a year round playground offering world-class high altitude skiing over a diversity of terrain in the winter months and sometimes even into early summer, rugged natural beauty, a variety of lakes and unique geological formations including Devils Postpile, numerous fishing opportunities, hiking and hot springs. Mammoth Lakes has two distinct seasons, summer and winter. Highway 120 (Tioga Pass) is used as a primary highway for … [Read more...]

Mammoth, CA – Devil’s Postpile

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Devil's Post Pile is a unique geological formation well worth taking the time to visit. Access from the 395 is via Highway 203 which runs through Mammoth Lakes and past Mammoth Ski Resort - eventually turning into Postpile Road and then Minaret Summit Road which leads to the Devil's Postpile Trailhead. The drive will take about 45 minutes from Mammoth Lakes. On your way to Devil's Post pile be sure to stop at the little visited Earthquake … [Read more...]

Mammoth, CA – Mammoth Ski Resort

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Mammoth Ski Resort is appropriately named. The size boggles the mind. It is arguably California's greatest ski resort. Offers a wide diversity of terrain for beginners to experts - many of the slopes, crevasses, moguls, and cornices are extremely challenging. Mammoth's base elevation is about 7,800 feet and the resort rises to a top elevation of 11,053 which is the makes it the highest ski resort in California. There are many different access … [Read more...]

Mammoth, CA – Nearby Lakes

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CONVICT LAKE Located only about 20 minutes from Mammoth Lakes, Convict Lake is 'hidden' from view from Highway 395 yet is only 2 miles from this highway. Nestled at the base of dramatic mountains - popular for it's scenic vistas and and fish (well-stocked to keep up with the demand of fisherman). Produces some large Rainbow trout - two annual fishing derbies are held - “Round Up at the Lake” in spring and “Ambush at the Lake” in fall.The lake … [Read more...]

Mammoth, CA – Horseback Riding

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Do you want to venture deeper into the Eastern Sierra's without having to drive a car or expend too much energy. A simple and relaxing method of transportation is on horseback. Several local outfitters are listed below: Agnew Meadows Pack Station offer two hour or half day horseback rides from Agnew Meadow. Phone: 760.934.2345. Mammoth Lakes Pack Outfit is located on Lake Mary Road just past Twin Lakes. They offer rides into the high … [Read more...]

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