(noun)
vacation or trip to a natural environment or remote location with the specific purpose of active physical participation and exploration of a new experience.
Adventure travel may be any tourist activity, including two of the following three components: a physical activity, a cultural exchange or interaction and engagement with nature. Adventure tourists may be motivated to achieve mental states characterized as rush or flow,
Manoir Hovey in Quebec
We’re hard-pressed to think of anything more romantic than a drive across sweeping landscapes of lush, northern forests and fields, to arrive upon a prehistoric lake, a tiny, historical town, and a grand hotel that [...]
Hotel North Woods: Nature and History in Lake Placid, NY
A photo posted by vonatron (@vonatron) on Jul 31, 2014 at 1:46pm PDT On our weekend trip for the 2015 Summer Adirondack Challenge, we had the chance to explore the Lake Placid. Boasting a [...]
2015 Summer Adirondack Challenge with Governor Andrew Cuomo
Summer is quickly coming to an end, but that doesn't mean that it is too late to make travel plans. For those looking for a late summer adventure, look no further than our [...]
Alyeska Hotel and Resort in Girdwood, Alaska
“To the lover of wilderness, Alaska is one of the most wonderful countries in the world.” - John Muir Arriving at the Alyeska Hotel and Resort in Girdwood may be a cool greeting of silhouetted mountains reflected [...]
I Love NY: Experiencing the Adirondack Winter, Part 4
This is the fourth and final part of a travel series, "I Love NY: Experiencing the Adirondack Winter." Read Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 here! Not wanting to climb out of our ultra-cozy bed, we were [...]
I Love NY: Experiencing the Adirondack Winter, Part 3
This is the third part of our travel series, "I Love NY: Experiencing the Adirondack Winter." Read Part 1 and Part 2, and stayed tuned for more! The Awards Ceremony and Banquet, hosted by Governor Andrew [...]
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