Gold Rush Coos Canyon, a bedrock gorge carved by the Swift River in Byron, Maine, is a prime place to pan for gold. Coos Canyon is also a scenic stop on the drive to Rangeley along Route 17. Here's what you need to know to plan your Coos Canyon gold panning expedition. Five Reasons Women Are Lured To Fly Fishing Why are women lured to fly fishing? Here are five reasons, along with information about women-only fly fishing retreats offered by Tracks of Vermont. Marthas Vineyard Guide A Martha's Vineyard Guide including information on getting to the island by ferry, boat or plane; where to stay including bed & breakfast inns and vacation rentals; island dining; and what to do including shopping and historic sites. A Vacation With and From the Kids Centrally located on Cape Cod in South Yarmouth, the Red Jacket Beach Resort specializes in family vacations, and though accommodations, which range from balconied hotel rooms to private rental cottages, are a bit more expensive than youll find at some of the smaller family motels on Cape Cod, the included amenities are worth every penny. Take Your Babies to a Grand The Eagle Mountain House in Jackson, New Hampshire, is a classic, historic and comfortable grand hotel in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. If you're looking for a grand hotel where kids will feel at home, choose the Eagle Mountain House. Located near Story Land, the 93-room hotel offers a pool, cross-country skiing and other family vacation amenities. Dramatic Plunge Bash Bish Falls, located in southwestern Massachusetts inside Bash Bish Falls State Park, is two waterfalls for the price of one, and the price is free! Visit Massachusetts' highest waterfalls... a photogenic destination for a hike. You'll also find hiking trails and primitive camping in the surrounding Mount Washington State Forest. An Ideal Bar Harbor Home Base Choose The Ledgelawn Inn for lovely, laidback lodging and a great location in Bar Harbor, Maine. The Ledgelawn has 33 guest rooms including many with four-poster beds, fireplaces, Jacuzzi whirlpool tubs and saunas. The former mansion is conveniently located near Acadia National Park and a short walk from shops and restaurants in the center of Bar Harbor. Newport Sparkle Rough Point, Doris Duke's mansion estate in Newport, Rhode Island, hosts a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view the Doris Duke Jewelry Collection before it is sold at auction. 'Gems of the East and West' runs through September 30, 2003 and features about 100 jewelry pieces owned by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation including designer creations and 19th-century jewelry crafted in India. Oh, The Place To Go! The Dr. Seuss National Memorial, sculpted by the author's stepdaughter, Lark Grey Dimond-Cates, opened to the public in May of 2002 at The Quadrangle in Springfield, Massachusetts. The outdoor sculpture garden, which features many of the odd and lovable characters Seuss invented, is open free to the public daily. Into the Belly of the Beast Vermont Teddy Bear factory tours give kids and adults a behind-the-scenes look at how bears are born. Here's your guide to visiting Vermont Teddy Bear in Shelburne, Vermont, just south of Burlington, or come along on a virtual photo tour of the bear factory. Little Red Riding Hood Lied Wolf Hollow in Ipswich, Massachusetts, one of New Englands most unusual attractions, is operated by the North American Wolf Foundation. Wolf Hollow provides a unique opportunity to see wolves in a somewhat natural setting. Here is your guide to visiting the wolf pack at Wolf Hollow, along with photos of these endangered animals. New England Baked Macaroni and Cheese Baked Macaroni and Cheese is the perfect comfort food, and what makes this recipe extra delicious is Vermont sharp cheddar cheese. This New England recipe for Macaroni and Cheese is rich and hearty enough to make it a one-dish supper. Hop to It! The Rabbit Hill Inn in Lower Waterford in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom is a charming place for a relaxing and romantic getaway. Special touches are designed to make guests feel warm, cozy and at home. Choose from 21 individually decorated rooms, some with gas fireplaces, and discover delicious dining, walking trails, a swimming pond and more. Free Lodging for Cancer Patients Cancer patients, survivors, and their families are inivited by the Stowe Area Association to reserve their free hotel rooms for the third Weekend of Hope in Stowe, Vermont, May 2-4, 2003. Berkshire Bliss Choose the Cranwell Resort, Spa & Golf Club for bliss in the Berkshires. With its historic mansion and championship golf course, Cranwell Resort was already one of the Berkshires premier lodging properties prior to the addition of a spa in 2002. Here's a review of the spa at this mountainside resort. |