Did anyone else love the weather as much as I did this weekend in New England? Blue skies with a bright sun, it seems that spring is finally here. Have you ever wondered about ways you can predict the weather, without having to look at the forecast? The sky, and specifically clouds, can tell a person a lot about what Mother Nature has in store for us. Here is what you can look for and what they mean:
Cirrus Clouds - Cirrus clouds look long and wispy and are high in the sky; they are also known as "a mare's...
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Sometimes it can be fun to go on walks or hikes in the outdoors without a planned route or destination. However, such an adventure only stays fun as long as you can navigate your way to where you need to be. Being able to determine your cardinal directions (north, south, east or west) without a compass is one of the most important navigational tools.
You've probably heard about this one: moss grows thicker on the north side of the tree. This tip is handy if you live in the middle latitudes of the northern hemisphere, otherwise it might not do you any...
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Nature is an art in itself. However, the
Andres Institute of Art, located on Big Bear Mountain in Brookline, NH, takes this idea a step further. At the Andres Institute of Art, anyone can take a nature stroll and enjoy countless artistic surprises along the trails.
The Institute is a privately owned, but publicly open, land that is nearly 140 acres. The founder, engineer and innovator Paul Andrew purchased the area in 1996 with the idea of placing sculptures throughout the landscape, based on a previously founded love of nature and art. Fortunately, there was a sculptor already...
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In the past three days Loon Mountain in Lincoln, New Hampshire, has received over eighteen inches of fresh snow! Over eighteen! Add that to a base depth between 18-30 inches, and you have got some amazing snow conditions!
With forty-five new trails open, 274 acres open, 21 miles open, 3 parks open, and the weather being not too cold and windy-- the conditions are looking good for one of New Hampshire's biggest resorts.
I have a college pass. At a low $329 for unlimited skiing at Loon, Sunday River, and Sugarloaf, this is probably the best deal you could ever get...
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Note: This article is focused on Mont-Tremblant, the mountain itself as a ski resort. For more about the surrounding pedestrian village, visit our sister site,
GoodLifeReview.com.
In English, "Mont Tremblant" translates to "trembling mountain". With a peak of 875 meters, Mont Tremblant is one of the tallest mountains in the Laurentian Mountains of Quebec, Canada, making it an ideal mountain for the Mont Tremblant Resort. This past weekend, my family decided to make the drive there. (It's about a 1.5 hour drive from Montréal.) My final reactions to the resort are a bit muddled.
Before visiting Mont Tremblant, I only...
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