BMW is charging up US national parks, landmarks and historic sites with up to 100 electric vehicle stations. Appropriately, the first is at Thomas Edison National Historic Park, the laboratory and home of of the man most associated with electricity. BMW has partnered with the National Park Foundation, National Park Service and Department of Energy to make electric vehicles a feasible option for … [Read more...]
Celebrate our National Parks with Beer
Our National Parks are a national treasure. Celebrate them all during National Parks Week, April 15 to 23, with FREE admission on the two weekends and enjoy some of more than 84 million acres of scenery and 27,000 historic structures, from the Statue of Liberty to Yellowstone. Public lands are facing a tough four years, with proposed budget cuts and other White House and Congressional initiatives … [Read more...]
Free entrance days in National Parks 2017
Once again in 2017, entry to America's 401 national parks will be FREE on specific days and weekends. So circle the calendar and plan your getaways for these dates: The 2017 entrance fee-free days are: January 16: Martin Luther King Jr. Day. February 20: Presidents' Day. April 15-16 and 22-23: Weekends of National Park Week. August 25: National Park Service Birthday. … [Read more...]
Contests and sweepstakes for free vacations to enter now
Gas prices are up about $1 per gallon from last year, and according to the AAA annual leisure travel survey, that's cramping our travel plans. Airfares cost more, and it's tougher than ever to use your frequent flyer miles. But you still want to go on vacation this summer. So what to do? Enter one of these contests and sweepstakes and win a free vacation or getaway. Got a really cute … [Read more...]
Visiting Rhinebeck, NY After the Chelsea Clinton Wedding
It will take a while for Rhinebeck, New York, to return to normal, now that it's been in the world spotlight for the wedding of Chelsea Clinton to Mark Mezvinsky. But Rhinebeck has been around since the 1600s, and it will survive, and will return to being a charming, tranquil place that welcomes visitors. Rhinebeck's location less than two hours from New York City makes it a popular weekend … [Read more...]
Take a Hike on National Trails Day 2010 on June 5th
Find your happy place outdoors. That's the theme of National Trails Day 2010, on Sunday, June 5th. So grab your camera, a picnic lunch and water, and head for one of the many peaceful places near home or not. Hiking does not have to involve a grueling trek on a mountain trail, or even overnight camping. It could be just a leisurely walk through a local park, such as Central Park in New York … [Read more...]
Best Women Only Travel Adventures
First, let me say that I despise the term 'girlfriend getaway'. That leaves out women only family travel such as a spa weekend for mother and daughter bonding, a grandpmother taking a favorite five-year-old skiing, or the joys of solo travel. So let's talk instead about women only adventure travel. Adventure Women tours offers these two trips in July 2010 to the American West, to help you … [Read more...]
Vacation Deals for January and Early 2010 to Book Now
The weeks after the holidays tend to be a slow season for airlines, ski resorts, cruise lines and even warm weather resorts. That means there are lots of travel getaway discounts and deals to take advantage of. Here are three winter vacation bargains to book now, before 2009 turns into 2010. Jackson Hole is offering a 'buy two, get two free' airfare promotion, good on any of the six … [Read more...]