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Dec122021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Best place to rent cabin at Mount Rainier

Mount Rainier National Park Lodging does not rent cabins inside the park. Rent in Ashford to be near the Nisqually Entrance. Stay at the Crystal or Greenwater area to be close to the White River Entrance. Or, try Packwood to be just outside the Ohanapecosh Entrance. Mount Rainier National Park Lodging, within the Park Boundaries The choices for overnight stays within Mount Rainier National Park are: Two Hotels: Paradise Inn or National Park Inn Camping in the backcountry with a special permit. Camping at designated areas, like Ohanapecosh campground. Many visitors, however, prefer to rent cabins for the luxury of privacy and comfort, or to meet the needs of group accommodation. There are many great cabins to rent outside the park, yet still within beautiful national fores...

Unusual things to do in New York Uptown

Travel

Going to the top of the Empire State Building, horse drawn carriages through Central Park, seeing a musical on Broadway; these are all examples of the typical and stereotypical New York vacation. While these are nice, fun and some would say necessary if one is to visit New York, there are many other activities which are slightly off the beaten trail. For the traveler who likes to feel like a local, or for a second or third time visitor, the following activities are truly New Yorker in character but are not strictly for tourists. Central Park This famous New York park is a setting for many a film scene. The park changes dramatically throughout the year, but from the bare snow covered winter to the magnolia filled spring it is always beautiful. On nice days it can get very crowded, esp...

Restaurants at Big Bend National Park

Travel

Big Bend National Park is located in southern Texas along 250 miles of the Rio Grande River and the Mexican border. The terrain is mountainous, and offers many sightseeing opportunities, hiking trails and other outdoor recreation. When visiting Big Bend , travelers should expect limited dining options, and prepare by planning ahead for meals. Chisos Mountains Lodge Restaurant According to the National Parks Service, the only full service restaurant inside of Big Bend National Park is the Chisos Mountains Lodge Restaurant located inside the Chisos Mountains Lodge. The restaurant serves Tex-Mex cuisines and a large selection of wines. For alternative dining options, visitors must leave Big Bend to dine at a restaurant outside of the park. Chisos Mountains Lodge Restaurant is ope...