Extractions: Our Gunflint Trail resort is open year round. Located in Grand Marais Minnesota , Bearskin Lodge features some of the best canoeing, cross country skiing and most pristine wilderness left in the world. Plan your next Minnesota family vacation or winter vacation at our resort where each Gunflint Trail cabin is nestled in it's own secluded nook and features a private dock and cozy fireplace. Spring marks the yearly struggle between winter and summer. As days grow longer and warmer, the melting snow is replenished by intermittent bursts of unleashed fury as winter reluctantly loosens its grasp. Slowly, ever so slowly, the first greens erupt and winter has lost. In the summer families venture north to our Minnesota resort to share quality time together. Old friends reunite. Fishing lines are baited and the thrill of a fighting trophy dances in the minds of adults and children alike. Swimming, canoeing and lazy afternoons go hand in hand.
Franklin Creek Natural Area Located in Lee County, one mile northwest of the village of Franklin Grove. Offers picnicking, hiking, horse riding, snowmobiling, crosscountry skiing, fishing, and limited hunting. http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/r1/franklin.htm
Extractions: Site Map Grist Mill Photo Gallery ... Natural Features Franklin Creek State Natural Area is located in Lee County, one mile northwest of the village of Franklin Grove and eight miles east of Dixon just north of Illinois Route 38. The beautiful Franklin Creek flows throughout the 664-acre park. Several large natural springs, hardwood forests, bedrock outcroppings, and a large variety of flora and fauna comprise a pristine ecosystem. Pioneer families in the 1830s found the Franklin Creek area to be an inviting new home on the sometimes unfriendly prairie. Large, cool springs provided ample amounts of pure drinking water and early refrigeration, hardwood forests provided construction materials, and the creek provided fish for food and water power to run saw and grist mills. The deep, pleasant valleys protected by limestone and sandstone bluffs made ideal homesites shielded from cold winter winds. The mill spring, the largest in the park, provided water power for the largest grist mill in Lee County, constructed in 1847. Still today, many ponds and rock outcroppings along Franklin Creek carry names given to them by pioneer families.
Mount Baker Club Offers hiking, biking, snowshoeing, crosscountry skiing, canoeing, kayaking, and monthly social activities. Includes news and membership information. Located in Bellingham. http://www.mountbakerclub.org/
Extractions: We invite you to join us and participate in our many activities. Our purpose is to provide regular opportunities for hiking, biking, snow-shoeing, cross-country skiing, canoeing, and kayaking, as well as, monthly social activities. We also promote the conservation of recreational areas which are of interest to the club's members. A great way to meet new friends and explore the area. All events and activities are open to the public at no charge. Winchester Lookout Hike Moved The hike up to Winchester Lookout has been moved to a day hike only and will take place Sunday, September 18. (Not on Sept. 24-25) Meet at 8:00 AM at Sunnyland School. See
Great Brook Farm State Park Active dairy farm with guided barn tours, open fields, woodlands and historic structures. Extensive trails for hiking, crosscountry skiing, bicycling, and horseback riding. http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/northeast/gbfm.htm
Extractions: Chosen by Yankee Magazine's Travel Guide to New England Barn tours run daily by appointment and public tours are available on Sundays through the month of October. There are over 20 miles of trails available for walkers, hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders. During the winter months, cross-country skiing is available and one trail is lantern lit for a "mooon light" experience! The ice cream stand is open through the month of October. Parking Fees
Extractions: Mountsberg Wildlife Centre Childrens' PlayBarn now Open! Take a Tour. The extensive wetlands of the Mountsberg Conservation Area are a birdwatcherÂ’s paradise. Waterfowl and shorebirds clamber about a misty lake while hundreds of warblers flit through forest and meadow. Nature surrounds you at this scenic conservation area that has great hiking and cross-country ski trails outfitted with boardwalks, birdfeeders and interpretive lookouts. You can even take in that first taste of spring on a horse drawn wagon ride in the Mountsberg Sugar Bush where maple syrup, pancakes and taffy on the snow create indelible family memories. You can even come face to face with a great horned owl. Browse the exhibit gallery or gift shop or see a live bird presentation during a year-round program with many special events. The call of the wild awaits you at this exciting conservation area. Park Facts Adventure Activities and Facilities 16 km of hiking, mountain biking and cross-country ski trails
Bronte Creek Between Burlington and Oakville. Stream, forests, and operating 1900 farm. Hiking, biking, crosscountry skiing, staffed programs, camping. Natural features, facilities, location. http://www.ontarioparks.com/english/bron.html
Extractions: This pastoral, all-season oasis between Burlington and Oakville offers a place to unwind and step back in time. View living history demonstrations in an 1890s farmhouse. Take the children to the playbarn to pet the animals or romp in the outdoor playground. Camp overnight, swim in a huge outdoor pool, stroll along nature trails, and pedal your bicycle. In winter, skate outdoors, go tobogganing and cross-country skiing. The day use and campground areas in this park are separate; each has its own entrance. Visit the Friends of Bronte Creek web site. Bringing your own supply of firewood to the park this summer? Please read this. Please note: Bronte Creeks day use pass fee is changing April 1, 2005. Please check the 2005 fees page for current fees.
Yarrawood Bushwalking Club A Sydney bushwalking club with 150 members. Each year we put on a program of about 40 walks, plus other activities such as canoe trips, caving expeditions, cycling trips and crosscountry skiing weekends. http://members.ozemail.com.au/~yarrawd/index.html
Pennsylvania State Parks - Cross-country Skiing - PA DCNR This is an official Web site of the Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks. Begin your adventure here. Hiking is a great way to explore a state park. http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/recreation/crossski.aspx
Extractions: Site Map There is a certain peace and tranquillity in the parks during the winter, and the view can be breathtaking. Cross-country skiing is a great way to enjoy a state park in winter, especially when there is lots of snow on the ground. In addition to the obvious fitness benefits, cross-country skiing is an excellent way to observe nature. Cross-country skiing trails are located on hiking trails, equestrian trails, service roads, fields, frozen lakes, old railroad grades and lake shorelines. Find out where there is snow with our weekly winter activities report , updated from first snow until spring thaw. If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks:
GRCA - GRCA Conservation Areas - - Fergus. Powe boating, water skiing, fishing, ice fishing, hiking, picnicing, crosscountry skiing. http://www.grandriver.ca/index/document.cfm?Sec=27&Sub1=119
Bendigo Bushwalkers - Home A nonprofit group whose activities include day, overnight and extended bushwalking, base camping, cross-country skiing, canoeing, kayaking and bike riding. Includes calendar, newsletter, trip reports and handbook. http://home.vicnet.net.au/~bac1/
Extractions: Home Calendar Reports Membership ... Contacts Bendigo Bushwalkers inc. is a community based, outdoor activities club located in Bendigo, Australia. We were formerly known as the Bendigo Alpine Club but in July 2004 the name was changed to better reflect the activities of the club. Our members are all enthusiasts who enjoy the outdoors. We come from all walks of life. Activities include day, overnight and extended bushwalking, base camping, canoeing, kayaking and bike riding. Trips are organised by individual members and advertised in the monthly newsletter published by the club. Other members, who are interested in the trip, contact the organiser and the trip details are arranged from there. A monthly meeting is also held which provides an additional point of contact between members. Webmaster
Nordic Skiing In Lake Tahoe cross country Nordic skiing at Lake Tahoe Photo courtesy of Royal Gorge. Information about Nordic skiing may be found at the following sites http://www.tahoesbest.com/Skiing/nordic.htm
Extractions: If you are looking for our daily ski condition reports look no further. And remember, Tahoe's Best also includes many, many other pages of information about beautiful Lake Tahoe. Use the menu at the bottom of each page to access the rest of this sites resources. Thanks for riding Tahoe's Best! We're all looking forward to another great winter season! URL: http://www.tahoesbest.com/Skiing/nordic.htm
University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth Outing Club Activities include climbing, backpacking, canoeing, crosscountry skiing, and mountain biking; ranging from easy to strenuous. Offers photos, schedule, competition information, meeting minutes, and rental equipment details. (North Dartmouth) http://www.old.umassd.edu/2student/activities/studentclubs/outing/
Manzano Mountains Offers fishing, bird watching, photography, hiking, and crosscountry skiing near Albuquerque, in Mountainair, New Mexico. http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/nmparks/PAGES/PARKS/MANZANO/Manzano.htm
Extractions: Park Facilities/Activities Select Regional Facilities for a comprehensive list. Facilities Activities Visitor Center Camping Group Shelter Picnicking Developed Sites (37) Fishing Electric Sites (8) Boating RV Dump Station Water-skiing Restrooms Sailing Showers Trails Marina Wildlife Viewing Playground Winter Sports Park Management Plan Located in the Manzano Mountains, the park is steward of numerous species of trees. The dominant tree of the area is the ponderosa pine, however alligator juniper dot the landscape. The Alligator Juniper is named for the checkered pattern on the bark of older trees, which resembles an alligator's hide.
Resorts And Maps Information on skiing in the Lake Tahoe region. Includes news, links to resorts and crosscountry ski areas. http://www.californiasnow.com/resorts_tahoe.htm
Mississippi Palisades State Park Located near the confluence of the Mississippi and Apple rivers 3 miles north of Savanna in Carroll County. Hiking, picnicking, fishing, boating, hunting, crosscountry skiing, sledding, and ice fishing are popular activities. http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/r1/palisade.htm
Extractions: Located near the confluence of the Mississippi and Apple rivers in northwestern Illinois, the 2,500-acre Mississippi Palisades State Park is rich in American Indian history. Natural Features Palisades is the word used to describe a line of lofty, steep cliffs usually seen along a river, and Mississippi Palisades, 3 miles north of Savanna in Carroll County, handsomely lives up to its name. Caves are evident as are dangerous sink holes-limestone caves that go straight down. Erosion has carved intriguing rock formations, including Indian Head, with its aquiline characteristics, and Twin Sisters, a pair of humanoid figures on the bluff tops. The U.S. Interior Department recognized the remarkable nature of this area when in 1973 it designated acreage here as a national landmark. Animal life, within the park and the river areas immediately adjoining it, is varied. Waterfowl and shorebirds are numerous, as are wild turkeys. Striking pileated woodpeckers make their home in the park, and depending on ice conditions, eagles feed at the river in January and February. Because so many birds migrate along the river, their lyrical songs can be heard at the Mississippi Palisades each spring and fall.
Lake Tahoe Alpine & Nordic Ski Reports cross country Center (209) 2587248 Ski Report Hotline (877) KIRKWOOD CLOSED Royal Gorge cross country Ski Resort offers you an extensive network of http://laketahoeconditions.com/lake-tahoe-skiing.htm
Trans Canada Trail In Nova Scotia Eight hundred kilometres of inland and coastal trails for walking, cycling, horseback riding, crosscountry skiing and snowmobiling. Offers a map, descriptions, photos and contact information. http://www.trailtc.ns.ca/trail/
Extractions: Home TCT in Nova Scotia Special Events Support the Trail Trail Groups Photo Gallery ... Contact Us The Trans Canada Trail is a multi-use recreational trail that will span our country from coast to coast to coast. The Nova Scotia section of this ambitious project will have an official land length of 600 kilometers in its first phase from North Sydney to Amherst with a connection to our capital. The second phase will include a loop through the South Shore, Yarmouth, and Valley areas.
Extractions: Aerobic exercise strengthens your heart. Cross-country skiing quickens your soul. Before there was the thrill of alpine skiing, there was the serenity of cross-country. Park City offers several options for this demanding and fulfilling sport. Try out our groomed trails or take a custom tour under the Rocky Mountain skyline.
