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The Common Loon's eerie calls from a quiet freshwater lake, a symbol of wilderness, haunt listeners long after the area has become quiet.

Find affordable New England ski resorts and ski areas near Boston, with lift ticket prices, skiing and snowboarding trail info and ski equipment rental prices.

Women who want to advance their skiing or snowboarding skills, or learn freestyle snowboarding, can do so at Loon Mountain Resort this winter.

Thoreau had a great interest in classical mythology of Greece and Rome, but his travels to the Maine woods alerted him to a rich mythological presence in North America

Loon Mountain Resort has introduced customized, 3-hour, private lessons that facilitate quick improvement for skiers and snowboarders-and they can be affordable, too.

Have your junior sleuth solve the Loon Lake Monster and other mysteries with the 12-year-old detectives Hawkeye and Amy.

Loon Mountain offers bus ride and lift ticket for only $3.95 more than the lift ticket alone. Skier pick-ups via luxury bus at Boston and Providence make skiing easy.

Invasive species of mussel and fish in the Great Lakes are fostering an increase in Type E botulism with a devastating impact on fish eating birds.

Alongside the masterworks of Dutch art and culture, global history, culture, customs and artifacts imported by Dutch traders are Amsterdam's greatest gift to travelers.

Specialty shops, Sleigh rides and Christmas goose dinners make the Litchfield Hills special. Below are suggestions for enjoying a visit to the fullest.

Small town Minnesota and their surroundings provide low- or no-cost entertainment that appeals to most families. The events often aren't fancy, but they're fun.

New Hampshire gears up for the 2009-2010 winter season, and these top-notch ski resorts are bending over backwards to attract families.

The snow is already falling in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and the state's top ski resorts are offering a flurry of money-saving ski discounts.

RVwest Magazine has published their third annual Reader's Choice Awards. Here are the top lakes for RVing in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan, Canada.

Find the best bargains now for next year's skiing. Those who ski more than seven or eight times a year can save big money, and might get free skiing this season, too.

Everything from berries to birds; everyone from Judy Garland to Bob Dylan seem to be causes for celebrations somewhere in Minnesota.

The best ski bargains in New England happen in the spring. Ski areas offer great money saving deals, but you have to buy now.

The Sensitive Wilderness Around Teshekpuk Lake, Alaska, is About to be Opened to Alaska oil Exploration and Development. Birds, Wildlife, and Native People Will Suffer.

Cold weather and early snow mean early skiing and boarding for winter sport lovers. Modern snow guns and the right temperatures open 11 NH areas by Thanksgiving in Nov.

A White Mountains Pass cuts prices of popular attractions including the Cog Railway, the Flume, Lost River, Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway and Polar Caves and many others

Complete ban on lead bullets and fishing tackle is needed to protect wildlife from lead exposure in the environment. Lead-free fishing & hunting gear readily available.

Lake George in the Adirondack Mountains offers a unique opportunity for families to explore an old-fashioned vacation in Upstate NY.

Variety of species affected show that mercury pollution is widespread. Reproductive and neurological damage seen. Preventing further pollution key to saving wildlife.

Next month, 30 disabled U.S. veterans will travel to New Hampshire's White Mountains to explore winter sports and recreation opportunities at a US Paralympic sports camp.

New England Disabled Sports is a nonprofit whose mission is to enhance the quality of life of individuals with disabilities through outdoor recreation.

Once the trees are in full leaf, hundreds of birds disappear from our sight. Take advantage of spring migration to see who's flying through your neck of the woods.

Keith Moon, drummer for The Who in their heyday, is considered one the best rock drummers in history. His offstage antics are as well-known as his explosive drumming.

A selection of popular mountain biking trails located in the western US mountain states

Story Land, The Cog Railway, Polar Caves, Santa's Village, Whales Tale Water Park and performing bears are just a sampling of the fun NH offers children of all ages.

Each Thursday during the 2006-07 ski and snowboard season, Shawnee Peak donates 10% of its daytime lift ticket sales to a specified non-profit organization.

Since 1997, AbilityPLUS has sought to make year-round recreation, such as snow sports and cycling, accessible to those with physical, emotional, and sensory disabilities.

Oh look, there goes subtlety disappearing off into the horizon...

International Paper John Dillon Park, the first wilderness area adapted for the disabled, attracts visitors from Belarus and beyond to upstate New York.

Celebrate Canada Day by making one-of-a-kind flags, Canadian coin rubbings and paper bag beaver puppets from craft supplies around the house.

Computer Crafting? What's that? There's the question I get asked at least a half dozen times a week. People ask what I do. So I tell them.

Most of us have heard of the Piping Plover, an endangered shorebird of North America and the Caribbean. Many people, however, don't know much about the Piping Plover.

Howling wolves, singing whales and hooting owls replace music on over 200,000 phones worldwide, drawing attention to the plight of the planet's endangered animals.

The Foothills Trail meanders for 76 miles along steep ridges bordering South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia.

A mile off the shores of Norwalk and Westport, Connecticut, The Norwalk islands in Long Island Sound, are ideal for kayaking.

At Kejimkujik National Park families can enjoy endless fun. A Keji day trip can include a hike, bike, swim, canoe, kayak, or birdwatching adventure.

The Last King of Scotland gives us a glimpse into the unusual life of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin.

Researchers have published a study summarizing the effects of lead on wildlife coming from lead shot, spent bullets, and fishing sinkers.

Skiers 65 and over get bargains by skiing or snowboarding at selected ski resorts. Nor'easter ticket offers cheap skiing at 5 different mountains.

Hiking, fishing, kayaking, moose tracking and more in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, offer adventure experiences for novice, experienced and family travellers.

Sara Rath's Star Lake Saloon and Housekeeping Cottages is set on a fictional chain of lakes in Wisconsin's northwoods where the death of one person renews another's life.

The Hangover does gigantic box office despite the lack of star power and amidst the summer blockbuster movie season, but the real question remains: is it funny?

The Grand Canyon in Arizona is dry and arid for the most part, but many species of diverse birds can be found in the gorge.

To see orca whales and other wildlife in their natural habitat, book a tour with a whale watching company in Washington or British Columbia.

The United States has an extensive system of National Wildlife Refuges, started in 1903 by President Theodore Roosevelt via the creation of Pelican Island NWR in Florida.

New England skiers and snowboarders can find super shopping within spitting distance of most major ski resorts, including these top five.