Even before John Denver's "Rocky Mountain High" made the state internationally famous, Colorado was THE place to ski in the United States. Perhaps it's the way that the Rocky Mountains jut up boldly into the sky, or maybe it's the near-perfect powder that blankets the slopes every year. It could be the old-style charm of the former silver mining towns, now ski and snowboard resorts, or the prestige of rubbing elbows with the upper crust that frequents such delightful places. It's most likely the combination - all these things and so much more coming together in the same state, that brings millions of people from all over the globe to Colorado for their ski vacations.
Few states can boast being so thoroughly covered in incredible, wonderful, and wildly different quality ski resorts. From the southeastern corner, Pueblo, to the Southwest with Wolf Creek Pass, to Estes Park's majestic non-commercial mountains and rare eco-systems - all over Colorado there are unique resorts to experience, new slopes, and bowls, chutes and backcountry excursions to try. Whether you're a first-rank beginner or a seasoned expert, most all of these resorts have been set up to ensure that everyone who chooses Colorado for their ski vacation destination will be comfortable, and yet able to progress and learn while they're visiting. Even the most vertical of drops is going to have a bunny slope somewhere else on the mountain, and a whole bunch of intermediate level runs to aspire to, when you're ready for them.
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With success come privileges. Colorado's ski resorts make for a very affluent clientele. Aspen and Vail have always been thought of as part of the lifestyles of the rich and famous, but the fact is that pretty much anyone can (and does) ski there, along with every other mountain resort area in the state. Even in the most exclusive Aspen, you'll find people with multiple PhDs working as janitors so that they can stay and ski there. Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Arapahoe Basin, Keystone and the rest of the joys of Summit County are so readily accessible that you can land in Denver in the morning, check in to your lodgings and still be on the slopes before noon!
Then there's the new kid on the block, the enigma (or is that vision?): Echo Mountain. Formerly Squaw Pass, this mountain was revived and redesigned from the ground up with a different sort of vision. The owner wanted to make a place for the everyman to go, where lift tickets didn't cost $75 and a buffalo burger wasn't 14 bucks. He set about the vision with wisdom. He bought a used 3-chair lift from Vail, an older quality snowcat, and brought in bright young snowboarders' minds to set it all in motion. The results are an adrenalin junkie's paradise! You won't find any frills, and you won't find daycare or Starbucks or Oakley franchises. What you will find are 80 features on a zillion freestyle terrain parks, over a dozen trails, and a LOT of aerial fun being had by everyone... for a LOT less than any other ski resort in Colorado!
Some places grow old. Some places grow up. Those who choose a Colorado ski vacation find that it just keeps getting better.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Monday, September 29, 2008
Colorado: Keystone in Summit County
Mountains are about the contrasts. In Keystone, you're at some of the steepest peaks on the continent, but between them the land gives way to rich, lush rolling meadows and forests carpet the foothills and mountains below the timberline. The air is crisp and clear and clean, the lakes, rivers and streams pristine. The smell of the pines is constant, and the sky is the deepest blue you can imagine. Everything looks as though you could just reach out and touch it! Few places on earth exemplify these contrasts as well as Keystone.
Two award-winning championship golf courses have been etched onto the topsoil, beautifully engineered to blend with the natural beauty already there. The village is decidedly alpine, and the same ponds that grace it during the summer will freeze solid for a huge ice skating rink in the winter months. Lodges have lots of live music of all kinds, including jazz, folk and rock. Dance clubs get your groove thing going for apres-ski, and rock concerts are common on weekends. There's even a miniature golf course for kids of all ages! Take a tram ride and look out at the mountains. Feeling a bit more adventurous than that? A hot air balloon ride will give you a perspective few have ever seen! Get a feel of the old west with a trail ride on horseback. Want to relax? Check out the day spas and massage therapists. Pretty much anything you want to do or can imagine (and some great things that you may never have heard of before) can be found at Keystone.
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Restaurants play a bigger part than some people realize in a exploring a new place. Some people look to the familiar, while others take the opportunity to splurge or be daring. Whatever your culinary pleasures, you're sure to find a cornucopia, and your hosts will go out of their way to be sure that you have a great meal and truly enjoy yourself. It's part and parcel of a visit to this mountain mother-lode. There are scores of unique restaurants to take in during your stay. Whether it's the casual Italian fare at Paisano's or Wolf Rock Brewery, or you choose to indulge in fine dining at the Zagat-rated AAA 4-diamond restaurant located some 11,444 feet up the mountain, you're sure to leave content and smiling.
One of the things that makes Keystone such an amazing destination is the very diverse nature of the place. From the most adventurous adrenalin junkie to the total bookworm, from athlete to couch potato, everyone who comes to Keystone finds plenty to see and do and experience. Keystone and the rest of Summit County are so incredibly different from the state capital, just 75 miles away, that you'll feel as though you've stepped through some magic portal -- and you really have! Life in the Rockies is unlike anything anywhere else in the world. The great thing is that you can be there just a bit over an hour after arriving in Denver.
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Two award-winning championship golf courses have been etched onto the topsoil, beautifully engineered to blend with the natural beauty already there. The village is decidedly alpine, and the same ponds that grace it during the summer will freeze solid for a huge ice skating rink in the winter months. Lodges have lots of live music of all kinds, including jazz, folk and rock. Dance clubs get your groove thing going for apres-ski, and rock concerts are common on weekends. There's even a miniature golf course for kids of all ages! Take a tram ride and look out at the mountains. Feeling a bit more adventurous than that? A hot air balloon ride will give you a perspective few have ever seen! Get a feel of the old west with a trail ride on horseback. Want to relax? Check out the day spas and massage therapists. Pretty much anything you want to do or can imagine (and some great things that you may never have heard of before) can be found at Keystone.
Discover Keystone Lodging including condos and private home rentals.
Restaurants play a bigger part than some people realize in a exploring a new place. Some people look to the familiar, while others take the opportunity to splurge or be daring. Whatever your culinary pleasures, you're sure to find a cornucopia, and your hosts will go out of their way to be sure that you have a great meal and truly enjoy yourself. It's part and parcel of a visit to this mountain mother-lode. There are scores of unique restaurants to take in during your stay. Whether it's the casual Italian fare at Paisano's or Wolf Rock Brewery, or you choose to indulge in fine dining at the Zagat-rated AAA 4-diamond restaurant located some 11,444 feet up the mountain, you're sure to leave content and smiling.
One of the things that makes Keystone such an amazing destination is the very diverse nature of the place. From the most adventurous adrenalin junkie to the total bookworm, from athlete to couch potato, everyone who comes to Keystone finds plenty to see and do and experience. Keystone and the rest of Summit County are so incredibly different from the state capital, just 75 miles away, that you'll feel as though you've stepped through some magic portal -- and you really have! Life in the Rockies is unlike anything anywhere else in the world. The great thing is that you can be there just a bit over an hour after arriving in Denver.
Area Travel and Vacation Video - Keystone Lodging
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Golfing-Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa
Voted America's Top Resort for 14 consecutive years, the Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa offers a Arizona golging Phoenix golf vacation on two 18-hole, Jay Morrish-designed championship courses, their own festival marketplace featuring shopping, cafés, galleries, and a Native American art museum, plus gourmet delicacies at the Latilla restaurant, and even offers an opportunity to view the desert nightlife on a special night vision gear tour. Sited on 1,300 acres in the Sonoran Desert foothills of Carefree, Arizona, just north of Scottsdale, the Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa offers guest casitas and Pueblo Villas with wood-burning fireplaces, hand-hewn wood-beamed ceilings, wet bars, and private patios or decks with stupendous desert or golf course views. The South course was voted the 2005 top course in the country by "Golf For Women" Magazine.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Republic of Georgia Receives Support from John McCain
McCains Carry Lifeline To Republic of Georgia
The world waits while super-power Russia shatters cease-fire agreements, continuing to assault one of the oldest civilizations of the Western World. The two thousand year old Georgia, one of the very first nations to declare itself Christian, is in a desperate battle to retain the hard-fought democracy which they seized from a corrupt regime a mere five years ago. This time though, the threat isn't from corruption within, but from an assault by the communist Bear, Russia.
It was Georgia's beloved young President Mikkheil Saakashvili, who wrested power away from their previous corrupt government in the bloodless Rose Revolution of 2003. An attorney educated in the U.S., President Saakashvili's guidance has been well received and trusted by his people. Now he fears for his country and its fledgling democracy.
Russia threatens is what Richard Miles, U.S. Ambassador to Georgia, refers to as "Paradise on earth." Georgia is indeed a country of breathtaking beauty, and a model for the western world. It also holds the Baku-Tblisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline, providing petroleum to Europe. Her liberty is precious, but there is still far more on the line.
Russia hopes that beating Georgia into submission will squelch dreams of democracy rising in other nations, such as the Ukraine. Russia's warning is clear: align with the United States and the free world, and we will unleash our firepower upon you. The significance of these attacks is not lost on those who have been supporting Georgia's independence.
Video: Republic of Georgia vs. Russia
Enter John McCain, a career military aviator out of a military family, who was a prisoner of war for some five years during Vietnam before beginning a career of public service in both the U.S. House and Senate. His distinguished conservative career led him to become the presumptive Republican candidate for President of the United States in 2008. McCain, a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, met Russia's invasion of the Republic of Georgia with fierce and unflinching opposition. A capable strategist, it didn't take him long to point out how much larger a threat Russia intended by entering Georgia in force. "Russian aggression against Georgia," McCain recently said, "is both a matter of urgent moral and strategic importance to the United States of America. Russian actions, in clear violation of international law, have no place in 21st century Europe.
Senator McCain was also swift to point out that "We have other important strategic interests at stake in Georgia, especially the continued flow of oil through the Baku-Tblisi-Ceyhan pipeline, which Russia attempted to bomb in recent days; the operation of a critical communication and trade route from Georgia through Azerbaijan and Central Asia; and the integrity and influence of NATO, whose members reaffirmed last April the territorial integrity, independence, and sovereignty of Georgia."
The people of Georgia need a Lifeline, and John McCain was already there to bring it to them: "NATO's North Atlantic Council should convene in emergency session to demand a ceasefire and begin discussions on both the deployment of an international peacekeeping force to South Ossetia and the implications for NATO's future relationship with Russia, a Partnership for Peace nation." McCain expressed. " NATO's decision to withhold a Membership Action Plan for Georgia might have been viewed as a green light by Russia for its attacks on Georgia, and I urge the NATO allies to revisit the decision.
"The implications of Russian actions go beyond their threat to the territorial integrity and independence of a democratic Georgia. Russia is using violence against Georgia, in part, to intimidate other neighbors – such as Ukraine – for choosing to associate with the West and adhering to Western political and economic values. As such, the fate of Georgia should be of grave concern to Americans and all people who welcomed the end of a divided of Europe, and the independence of former Soviet republics. The international response to this crisis will determine how Russia manages its relationships with other neighbors."
McCain's Lifeline didn't stop there. His commitment brought him to send his wife to meet and monitor the tense situation, while he himself continued to focus on bringing Allied nations into the matter. He has steadfastly pushed for the entire free world to support this fledgling democracy, specifically offering to host parleys and calling upon our allies, suggesting that "the U.S. should immediately consult with the Ukrainian government and other concerned countries on steps to secure their continued independence." McCain cited that "This is particularly important, as a number of Russian Black Sea fleet vessels currently in Georgian territorial waters are stationed at Russia's base in the Ukrainian Crimea.
"The U.S. should work with Azerbaijan and Turkey, and other interested friends, to develop plans to strengthen the security of the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline."
Democratic presidential candidate Barak Obama has not been silent or motionless on the Georgian situation either. On August 9th, 2008, Senator Obama broke from his vacation to address the matters with Secretary of State Rice and the Georgia president. Senator Obama's statement closed with the statement that "the situation in Georgia also requires the deployment of genuine international peacekeeping forces in South Ossetia and Abkhazia. The current escalation of military conflict resulted in part from the lack of a neutral and effective peacekeeping force operating under an appropriate UN mandate. Russia cannot play a constructive role as peacekeeper. Instead, Russian actions in both South Ossetia and Abkhazia appear to be intended to preserve an unstable status quo."
Senator Obama sent his freshly tapped running mate, Senator Joseph Biden , Jr. to Georgia last week. Senator Biden is seen as a powerhouse in international affairs of this kind, and Georgia's President welcomed Senator Biden's visit.
Just on the shirttails of those visits, Mrs. McCain put herself into harms way as she flew into Tbilisi. Her mission remains humanitarian, but she's there for more than the World Food Program. Cindy McCain expressed her concern for those performing humanitarian aid missions: "There are landmines being laid as we speak," she said. "As we begin to move refugees from point A to point B or try to feed refugees who are stuck in pockets around the country, we're now running into the issue of the blowing up of humanitarian vehicles that are trying to get to the refugees."
On August 26th, Russia's President Dmitri A. Medvedev of Russia signed decrees recognizing the independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. Russia continues to try to paint themselves as liberators of these two breakaway regions, but their protests are seen as false. Russia appears to have been laying groundwork for this invasion well in advance. Amongst their methods was the issuing of Russian passports to Georgian citizens in South Ossetia and Abkhazia, so that they could then make false claim to be protecting their citizens in those two areas.
The McCains seem truly determined to bring a Lifeline to the Republic of Georgia – assistance that they so desperately need. Senator McCain summed it up well when he recently said "World history is often made in remote, obscure countries. It is being made in Georgia today. It is the responsibility of the leading nations of the world to ensure that history continues to be a record of humanity's progress toward respecting the values and security of free people."
News Requests, Interviews, and Video Request can be directed to Mark IV Harvest - We have boots on the ground, and a news / video crew on location in the Rebublic of Georgia
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Special Thanks to Writer/Editor John Taylor at SpectreWriter.com
The world waits while super-power Russia shatters cease-fire agreements, continuing to assault one of the oldest civilizations of the Western World. The two thousand year old Georgia, one of the very first nations to declare itself Christian, is in a desperate battle to retain the hard-fought democracy which they seized from a corrupt regime a mere five years ago. This time though, the threat isn't from corruption within, but from an assault by the communist Bear, Russia.
It was Georgia's beloved young President Mikkheil Saakashvili, who wrested power away from their previous corrupt government in the bloodless Rose Revolution of 2003. An attorney educated in the U.S., President Saakashvili's guidance has been well received and trusted by his people. Now he fears for his country and its fledgling democracy.
Russia threatens is what Richard Miles, U.S. Ambassador to Georgia, refers to as "Paradise on earth." Georgia is indeed a country of breathtaking beauty, and a model for the western world. It also holds the Baku-Tblisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline, providing petroleum to Europe. Her liberty is precious, but there is still far more on the line.
Russia hopes that beating Georgia into submission will squelch dreams of democracy rising in other nations, such as the Ukraine. Russia's warning is clear: align with the United States and the free world, and we will unleash our firepower upon you. The significance of these attacks is not lost on those who have been supporting Georgia's independence.
Video: Republic of Georgia vs. Russia
Enter John McCain, a career military aviator out of a military family, who was a prisoner of war for some five years during Vietnam before beginning a career of public service in both the U.S. House and Senate. His distinguished conservative career led him to become the presumptive Republican candidate for President of the United States in 2008. McCain, a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, met Russia's invasion of the Republic of Georgia with fierce and unflinching opposition. A capable strategist, it didn't take him long to point out how much larger a threat Russia intended by entering Georgia in force. "Russian aggression against Georgia," McCain recently said, "is both a matter of urgent moral and strategic importance to the United States of America. Russian actions, in clear violation of international law, have no place in 21st century Europe.
Senator McCain was also swift to point out that "We have other important strategic interests at stake in Georgia, especially the continued flow of oil through the Baku-Tblisi-Ceyhan pipeline, which Russia attempted to bomb in recent days; the operation of a critical communication and trade route from Georgia through Azerbaijan and Central Asia; and the integrity and influence of NATO, whose members reaffirmed last April the territorial integrity, independence, and sovereignty of Georgia."
The people of Georgia need a Lifeline, and John McCain was already there to bring it to them: "NATO's North Atlantic Council should convene in emergency session to demand a ceasefire and begin discussions on both the deployment of an international peacekeeping force to South Ossetia and the implications for NATO's future relationship with Russia, a Partnership for Peace nation." McCain expressed. " NATO's decision to withhold a Membership Action Plan for Georgia might have been viewed as a green light by Russia for its attacks on Georgia, and I urge the NATO allies to revisit the decision.
"The implications of Russian actions go beyond their threat to the territorial integrity and independence of a democratic Georgia. Russia is using violence against Georgia, in part, to intimidate other neighbors – such as Ukraine – for choosing to associate with the West and adhering to Western political and economic values. As such, the fate of Georgia should be of grave concern to Americans and all people who welcomed the end of a divided of Europe, and the independence of former Soviet republics. The international response to this crisis will determine how Russia manages its relationships with other neighbors."
McCain's Lifeline didn't stop there. His commitment brought him to send his wife to meet and monitor the tense situation, while he himself continued to focus on bringing Allied nations into the matter. He has steadfastly pushed for the entire free world to support this fledgling democracy, specifically offering to host parleys and calling upon our allies, suggesting that "the U.S. should immediately consult with the Ukrainian government and other concerned countries on steps to secure their continued independence." McCain cited that "This is particularly important, as a number of Russian Black Sea fleet vessels currently in Georgian territorial waters are stationed at Russia's base in the Ukrainian Crimea.
"The U.S. should work with Azerbaijan and Turkey, and other interested friends, to develop plans to strengthen the security of the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline."
Democratic presidential candidate Barak Obama has not been silent or motionless on the Georgian situation either. On August 9th, 2008, Senator Obama broke from his vacation to address the matters with Secretary of State Rice and the Georgia president. Senator Obama's statement closed with the statement that "the situation in Georgia also requires the deployment of genuine international peacekeeping forces in South Ossetia and Abkhazia. The current escalation of military conflict resulted in part from the lack of a neutral and effective peacekeeping force operating under an appropriate UN mandate. Russia cannot play a constructive role as peacekeeper. Instead, Russian actions in both South Ossetia and Abkhazia appear to be intended to preserve an unstable status quo."
Senator Obama sent his freshly tapped running mate, Senator Joseph Biden , Jr. to Georgia last week. Senator Biden is seen as a powerhouse in international affairs of this kind, and Georgia's President welcomed Senator Biden's visit.
Just on the shirttails of those visits, Mrs. McCain put herself into harms way as she flew into Tbilisi. Her mission remains humanitarian, but she's there for more than the World Food Program. Cindy McCain expressed her concern for those performing humanitarian aid missions: "There are landmines being laid as we speak," she said. "As we begin to move refugees from point A to point B or try to feed refugees who are stuck in pockets around the country, we're now running into the issue of the blowing up of humanitarian vehicles that are trying to get to the refugees."
On August 26th, Russia's President Dmitri A. Medvedev of Russia signed decrees recognizing the independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. Russia continues to try to paint themselves as liberators of these two breakaway regions, but their protests are seen as false. Russia appears to have been laying groundwork for this invasion well in advance. Amongst their methods was the issuing of Russian passports to Georgian citizens in South Ossetia and Abkhazia, so that they could then make false claim to be protecting their citizens in those two areas.
The McCains seem truly determined to bring a Lifeline to the Republic of Georgia – assistance that they so desperately need. Senator McCain summed it up well when he recently said "World history is often made in remote, obscure countries. It is being made in Georgia today. It is the responsibility of the leading nations of the world to ensure that history continues to be a record of humanity's progress toward respecting the values and security of free people."
News Requests, Interviews, and Video Request can be directed to Mark IV Harvest - We have boots on the ground, and a news / video crew on location in the Rebublic of Georgia
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Special Thanks to Writer/Editor John Taylor at SpectreWriter.com
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Top 5 Hottest Sports Speakers
There are thousands of celebrity sports stars, record breakers, hall of fame legends, business leaders and coaches who make interesting and motivational speakers, so the key in choosing one to speak for your organization, seminar, party or meeting is simply making a decision as to what you would like to hear. Some sports speakers are more popular than others, for various reasons including that they have more to say, or that they have histories which lend well to the message that they are spreading. Our five hottest sports speakers are Don Shula, Bill Walton, Peyton Manning, Emmitt Smith and Joe Montana.
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Don Shula -- Don Shula is a top shelf motivational speaker who enjoys sharing many of the steps to success which have been learned over his lifetime as both a businessman and a sportsman. Don Shula's speech is called "You can Inspire Anyone to Be a Winner", and it revolves around the principal that everyone is a coach by expanding on goal setting, teamwork, motivational and honesty principles from his book on the same name. In his first year of eligibility, Don Shula was inducted into the Hall of Fame for Pro Football by a completely unanimous vote. He is well known for many accomplishments, including being the youngest coach in the history of the NFL by becoming the head coach for the Colts at the age of 33, and helping the Miami Dolphins make football history in the year of 1970.
Bill Walton -- Bill Walton's full name is William Theodore Walton III, and he is a television sportscaster who used to play as an American basketball player. Bill Walton was inducted in the Hall of Fame for Basketball on May 10 of 1993. Walton managed to overcome a severe problem with stuttering in order to become successful as a commentator for NBC, ABC, ESPN and the Los Angeles Clippers. Bill Walton's coaching history contributes to his speaking style, and he certainly has a lot to say about sports and overcoming the odds to do what you want to do.
Peyton Manning -- Peyton Manning has grown up in a family destined for football greatness, as he is the son of Archie Manning who is the former quarterback for the New Orleans Saints, and brother to former Giants quarterback Eli Manning and Ole Miss Receiver Cooper Manning. Peyton Manning is a quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL. Peyton Manning has received several records for passing while playing in the NFL, including a record for touchdown passes in a single season, a record for consecutive seasons with over 4,000 yards passing, and a record for the most seasons with 4,000 yards or more of passing in a single career.
Emmitt Smith -- Emmitt Smith is a former football player who played both for the Arizona Cardinals and the Dallas Cowboys during his career. Emmitt Smith has three Super Bowl championship wins under his belt. In October of 2002, Emmitt Smith surpassed the rushing record which was formerly held by his childhood hero, Walter Payton. Emmitt Smith is the only running back who has ever been able to win a Super Bowl, the NFL rushing crown, the Super bowl MVP and the NFL MVP awards all during the same seasons, in the year of 1993.
Joe Montana -- Joe Montana is easily considered to be one of America's favorite stars when it comes to sports, and he receives instant recognition at the mere mention of his name. Joe Montana is the most honored and accomplished player in the entire history of football, and has come out of every Super Bowl he has ever played victorious. Joe Montana is known for pulling off miracles, giving everything he can in the most important moments. He is a great leader, and gives completely of himself in all aspects of his life.
Knock the crowd out at your next event with a Celebrity Endorsment.
Find the top Motivational Speakers and Celebrity Endorsements.
Don Shula -- Don Shula is a top shelf motivational speaker who enjoys sharing many of the steps to success which have been learned over his lifetime as both a businessman and a sportsman. Don Shula's speech is called "You can Inspire Anyone to Be a Winner", and it revolves around the principal that everyone is a coach by expanding on goal setting, teamwork, motivational and honesty principles from his book on the same name. In his first year of eligibility, Don Shula was inducted into the Hall of Fame for Pro Football by a completely unanimous vote. He is well known for many accomplishments, including being the youngest coach in the history of the NFL by becoming the head coach for the Colts at the age of 33, and helping the Miami Dolphins make football history in the year of 1970.
Bill Walton -- Bill Walton's full name is William Theodore Walton III, and he is a television sportscaster who used to play as an American basketball player. Bill Walton was inducted in the Hall of Fame for Basketball on May 10 of 1993. Walton managed to overcome a severe problem with stuttering in order to become successful as a commentator for NBC, ABC, ESPN and the Los Angeles Clippers. Bill Walton's coaching history contributes to his speaking style, and he certainly has a lot to say about sports and overcoming the odds to do what you want to do.
Peyton Manning -- Peyton Manning has grown up in a family destined for football greatness, as he is the son of Archie Manning who is the former quarterback for the New Orleans Saints, and brother to former Giants quarterback Eli Manning and Ole Miss Receiver Cooper Manning. Peyton Manning is a quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL. Peyton Manning has received several records for passing while playing in the NFL, including a record for touchdown passes in a single season, a record for consecutive seasons with over 4,000 yards passing, and a record for the most seasons with 4,000 yards or more of passing in a single career.
Emmitt Smith -- Emmitt Smith is a former football player who played both for the Arizona Cardinals and the Dallas Cowboys during his career. Emmitt Smith has three Super Bowl championship wins under his belt. In October of 2002, Emmitt Smith surpassed the rushing record which was formerly held by his childhood hero, Walter Payton. Emmitt Smith is the only running back who has ever been able to win a Super Bowl, the NFL rushing crown, the Super bowl MVP and the NFL MVP awards all during the same seasons, in the year of 1993.
Joe Montana -- Joe Montana is easily considered to be one of America's favorite stars when it comes to sports, and he receives instant recognition at the mere mention of his name. Joe Montana is the most honored and accomplished player in the entire history of football, and has come out of every Super Bowl he has ever played victorious. Joe Montana is known for pulling off miracles, giving everything he can in the most important moments. He is a great leader, and gives completely of himself in all aspects of his life.
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Monday, April 21, 2008
Denali National Park Sightseeing
Denali National Park is one of the most beautiful landmarks in North America. This is truly nature at its most untouched and beautiful. If you are planning a trip to Alaska in the near future, scheduling a stop in the Denali National Park is highly recommended. While you may think that the only thing to do here is simply take in the beauty of Mother Nature, there are actually many things that the whole family can enjoy doing.
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For example, many people visit Denali National Park for the incredible fishing that can be found here. The fish in this state are absolutely incredible and are like nothing found anywhere else. You can schedule an entire vacation at the Denali National Park just for fishing. In fact, there are many places that offer entire packages for those who enjoy this sport.
You can also go hiking in the Denali National Park which is highly recommended. However, you may need to take some precautions before you head out. It's a good idea to speak with the park rangers before heading out on your own. This is an incredibly vast park and it is all too easy to get lost. It's a good idea to bring a handheld GPS system with you when you visit Denali National Park to ensure that you'll be able to find your way around.
Sightseeing by Rail with Alaska Railroad Tours.
There are also some precautions that you will need to take while at Denali National Park with the wildlife. This area is rich in many different species of animals including moose, bear and other creatures. Remember, it is never a good idea to feed or disturb wild animals. The park staff will be able to offer advice, training and some warnings on which areas of the park should be avoided.
If you are visiting Denali National Park in the winter, there may be a few spots that you'll want to avoid. These are usually closed off to the public. However, there are plenty of things that you can do in the Denali National Park during the winter. Just make sure to dress appropriately and bring plenty of warm clothes.
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Overall, it is hard to find a place this majestic to take your next vacation. We highly recommend Denali National Park simply for its natural beauty, the helpful rangers and the ability to get this close to the incredible beauty of nature.
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For example, many people visit Denali National Park for the incredible fishing that can be found here. The fish in this state are absolutely incredible and are like nothing found anywhere else. You can schedule an entire vacation at the Denali National Park just for fishing. In fact, there are many places that offer entire packages for those who enjoy this sport.
You can also go hiking in the Denali National Park which is highly recommended. However, you may need to take some precautions before you head out. It's a good idea to speak with the park rangers before heading out on your own. This is an incredibly vast park and it is all too easy to get lost. It's a good idea to bring a handheld GPS system with you when you visit Denali National Park to ensure that you'll be able to find your way around.
Sightseeing by Rail with Alaska Railroad Tours.
There are also some precautions that you will need to take while at Denali National Park with the wildlife. This area is rich in many different species of animals including moose, bear and other creatures. Remember, it is never a good idea to feed or disturb wild animals. The park staff will be able to offer advice, training and some warnings on which areas of the park should be avoided.
If you are visiting Denali National Park in the winter, there may be a few spots that you'll want to avoid. These are usually closed off to the public. However, there are plenty of things that you can do in the Denali National Park during the winter. Just make sure to dress appropriately and bring plenty of warm clothes.
Explore the Northwest before or after your Alaska vacation with Seattle Sightseeing.
Overall, it is hard to find a place this majestic to take your next vacation. We highly recommend Denali National Park simply for its natural beauty, the helpful rangers and the ability to get this close to the incredible beauty of nature.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Colorado Family Summer Vacation in Summit County
Driving in out of Denver to Summit County, Colorado is an amazing experience. From the flats of Denver, you reach foothills, which lead to the pass at the tunnel, and then all of the sudden you've transitioned from Kansas to the Rocky Mountains in all of their power and splendor. There's something timeless about these mountains, and unforgettable.
I lived in Breckenridge and Frisco, between Copper Mountain and Keystone, for a few seasons. That was over 25 years ago, and still remember every detail of the places I explored and discovered as though it were only yesterday. The monumental rock faces, the mountains themselves, immovable, unperturbed, entirely unconcerned as to whether we exist or not... The wildlife, dense everywhere! Mountain lions, bears, deer, elk, porcupines, eagles and hawks... The rivers, creeks, streams and mountain lakes, dynamic, flowing, ever-changing and yet somehow themselves a constant within that motion.
It has been a long time since i lived in the Rockies, but I visit often. Each time, it's like returning to an old friend. We know each other well, but there's much to do and see together, new secrets to discover, old ones to relive. There are always more things I want to do than hours in a day to do them in. Start planning your Summit County Activities here.
I enjoy riding on horseback, going off into the “real” mountains, away from the highways and blacktops, until there's nothing artificial anywhere in sight. (Copper Mountain Stables offers up worthy mounts.) Sometimes I'll take a pole with me and try my hand at fishing in the streams found along the way. Other times, I'll make fishing the reason itself. Then it's fly fishing for me. (Blue River Anglers and Mountain Angler\ are some good folk who know where to take you to, and teach ya a thing or two about it along the way, if you've a mind to learn something new!)
Another good time I've added over the years was with taking a Duckie (an inflatable kayak) down the Colorado River. The equipment and tours provided by Colorado River Guides was top-notch; I can't recommend them highly enough! Find Summit County Whitewater Rafting trips.
The music scene in the mountains is always top notch, too. It seems quality musicians love living in the Rockies, and so you'll find outstanding pickers and players make their homes there and often play out in some of the most unlikely little pubs and hotel lounges.
Another thing I really enjoy is just taking in the scenery. All summer long, the trees are green and the skies are clear. Come fall, the leaves are changing and the tapestry they weave and lay across the steep mountain slopes is exquisite! Greens, yellows, oranges, reds and browns, all afire in the sunlight, set against a backdrop of deep mountain-blue skies – there's nothing else quite like it anywhere on earth!
Last time, I thought I'd try something different, so I got ahold of Continental Divide ATV Tours, took a quad up into the mountains around Vail. I've gotta admit, it was a lot of fun, and really made the getting there go quickly! Turquoise Lake was breathtaking, and I can't imagine a nicer group of people who make sure you're having a good time while staying mindful of safety.
The last night of last year's vacation, I got talked into something touristy. To be honest, I didn't expect much at all when I was informed that we were going to Happy Trails Chuckwagon, but I was pleasantly surprised by the experience. The food was really good, were the show and music! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the place, and am kinda looking forward to going there again.
Driving back east on I-70, you're eased back into the “real” world. There were many times, back when I lived there when I'd need to buy expensive gear. I knew it would be cheaper in Denver, so I'd start out to drive into the City to save some money. When I'd get to the plateau spot on the interstate where you can see you're leaving the mountains and the whole flatlands is spread out before you, I'd almost end up turning the car back around and driving back home. I'd stop at a local shop along the way instead and gladly pay (what really didn't amount to all that much) more to not have to leave.
Even now, Summit County's hard to put in the rear-view mirror. The only way I do it is knowing that I'll be back again soon. I guess Summit County really is just like a good old friend. The visits are never long enough, I find I miss it often, and can't wait to return. Every time I come, I find something new to appreciate and enjoy, even twenty-five years later.
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I lived in Breckenridge and Frisco, between Copper Mountain and Keystone, for a few seasons. That was over 25 years ago, and still remember every detail of the places I explored and discovered as though it were only yesterday. The monumental rock faces, the mountains themselves, immovable, unperturbed, entirely unconcerned as to whether we exist or not... The wildlife, dense everywhere! Mountain lions, bears, deer, elk, porcupines, eagles and hawks... The rivers, creeks, streams and mountain lakes, dynamic, flowing, ever-changing and yet somehow themselves a constant within that motion.
It has been a long time since i lived in the Rockies, but I visit often. Each time, it's like returning to an old friend. We know each other well, but there's much to do and see together, new secrets to discover, old ones to relive. There are always more things I want to do than hours in a day to do them in. Start planning your Summit County Activities here.
I enjoy riding on horseback, going off into the “real” mountains, away from the highways and blacktops, until there's nothing artificial anywhere in sight. (Copper Mountain Stables offers up worthy mounts.) Sometimes I'll take a pole with me and try my hand at fishing in the streams found along the way. Other times, I'll make fishing the reason itself. Then it's fly fishing for me. (Blue River Anglers and Mountain Angler\ are some good folk who know where to take you to, and teach ya a thing or two about it along the way, if you've a mind to learn something new!)
Another good time I've added over the years was with taking a Duckie (an inflatable kayak) down the Colorado River. The equipment and tours provided by Colorado River Guides was top-notch; I can't recommend them highly enough! Find Summit County Whitewater Rafting trips.
The music scene in the mountains is always top notch, too. It seems quality musicians love living in the Rockies, and so you'll find outstanding pickers and players make their homes there and often play out in some of the most unlikely little pubs and hotel lounges.
Another thing I really enjoy is just taking in the scenery. All summer long, the trees are green and the skies are clear. Come fall, the leaves are changing and the tapestry they weave and lay across the steep mountain slopes is exquisite! Greens, yellows, oranges, reds and browns, all afire in the sunlight, set against a backdrop of deep mountain-blue skies – there's nothing else quite like it anywhere on earth!
Last time, I thought I'd try something different, so I got ahold of Continental Divide ATV Tours, took a quad up into the mountains around Vail. I've gotta admit, it was a lot of fun, and really made the getting there go quickly! Turquoise Lake was breathtaking, and I can't imagine a nicer group of people who make sure you're having a good time while staying mindful of safety.
The last night of last year's vacation, I got talked into something touristy. To be honest, I didn't expect much at all when I was informed that we were going to Happy Trails Chuckwagon, but I was pleasantly surprised by the experience. The food was really good, were the show and music! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the place, and am kinda looking forward to going there again.
Driving back east on I-70, you're eased back into the “real” world. There were many times, back when I lived there when I'd need to buy expensive gear. I knew it would be cheaper in Denver, so I'd start out to drive into the City to save some money. When I'd get to the plateau spot on the interstate where you can see you're leaving the mountains and the whole flatlands is spread out before you, I'd almost end up turning the car back around and driving back home. I'd stop at a local shop along the way instead and gladly pay (what really didn't amount to all that much) more to not have to leave.
Even now, Summit County's hard to put in the rear-view mirror. The only way I do it is knowing that I'll be back again soon. I guess Summit County really is just like a good old friend. The visits are never long enough, I find I miss it often, and can't wait to return. Every time I come, I find something new to appreciate and enjoy, even twenty-five years later.
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