Archive for Category: "West"
Radio Guest List–Cheyenne Mountain Resort–July 14, 2012
These past few weeks have been challenging for Colorado due to the recent destruction caused by the Waldo Canyon fire, but now that the fires have been tamed, it’s time to get summer back on swing. This week, Peter Greenberg Worldwide heads to Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado Springs. Hear about the impact of the [...]
Relive Dallas: 5 Travel Ideas Inspired by the Iconic Show
For the last 20 years, the ghosts of JR, Sue Ellen and Bobby Ewing have cast their shadows over Dallas, while Southfork Ranch has become an iconic landmark. Thanks to TNT, the show is back on the air and in popular conscience this summer, so we asked Lauren Herstik to head to Dallas and show [...]
Beat the Heat: 4 Unexpected Summer Activities in Arizona
Temperature of 110 degrees mights not seem like an ideal vacation, but it can be great for your wallet as well as your sense of adventure. From spas to shooting ranges, Arizona resident Dena Roché shows how to beat the desert heat with four eclectic Southwest offerings. When the talk turns to vacations, most people [...]
Travel Deals: Off-Season Value from the Mountains to the Beach
School is out and summer is right around the corner. For added value this year, look beyond the common travel spots for some off season savings. Whether you’re traveling to the islands with friends and family or you’re looking for a romantic time for two in the mountains, these summer travel deals offer exciting and [...]
Wheelchair Accessible San Antonio: The River Walk & Beyond
Historic cities often pose unique challenges for accessible travel. Our accessible experts Barbara and Jim Twardowski travel to San Antonio to navigate the Alamo and beyond with Barabar’s electric wheelchair and report back on the city’s challenges and rewards. Lush green foliage and 300-year-old oak trees shade the meandering sidewalks and foot bridges that border [...]
Voluntourism Spotlight: Tauck in Yellowstone & Grand Teton
In this week’s Voluntourism Spotlight, we learn more about Tauck’s Guest Volunteer programs in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park. Find out why Tauck has been honored with the Preserve America Presidential Award, as well as the U.S Department of Interior’s “Take Pride in America” National Award. Then check back every Wednesday for more voluntourism [...]
Skip the Slopes: What to Do If You Don’t Ski In Colorado
Skiing in Colorado may be the the main attraction, but it’s not the only thing to do. If you’re looking for a new way to enjoy adventure in the high, snow-covered peaks and crisp sunny days, Dena Braun-Roché shares six snowy activities you can do beyond skiing. While everyone knows Colorado is ski bum nirvana, [...]
Slideshow: A Foodie’s Tour Through Spokane, Washington
Is “farm to table” a buzzword or a way of life? Foodie adventurer David Latt, explores Spokane, Washington and ventures into Northern Idaho to see how this part of the country has transformed itself to embrace the farm-to-table movement. Food trends are often subject to hype. “Farm-to-table” leads to images of a farmer driving a [...]
