http://www.adventurjess.com/blog Exploring the World One Adventure at a Time Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:59:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This is a guest post by Lauren Daknis. Skiing vacations are exhilarating for family members of all ages because they enable you to have fun, get exercise, and relax.  However, if you don’t plan your trip in advance, prices for flights, hotels, and ski passes can be exorbitant.  Here are some ... http://www.adventurjess.com/blog/2009/12/tips-for-finding-skiing-travel-deals/ OK, this is super cool ... literally! Antarctica Cruise Sale: 2 for the price of 1! Our Expedition tours are over 90% sold out for the season but we have one very special offer for our first departure. Travel on the October 31st departure of our Grand Voyage to Antarctica and we'll offer you 2-for-1 ... http://www.adventurjess.com/blog/2009/09/bogo-sale-on-antarctica-cruise/ I love free stuff! And in times like these, who doesn't?! Check out this new promo from Moosejaw! It's going on now through October 4. Free Moosejaw Hoody at Moosejaw.com with any one item over $75 with code 911 http://www.adventurjess.com/blog/2009/09/free-hoodies-from-moosejaw/ Glacier National Park should top all nature lovers list of must see national parks. Located in West Glacier, Montana, this park is a paradise for hikers and drivers alike. With over 700 miles of trails, hikers won't soon run out of backcountry to explore. Visitors that are more car-bound can ... http://www.adventurjess.com/blog/2009/09/must-see-national-park-gnp/ At 6,646 feet, Logan Pass is the highest point on the Going to the Sun Road at Glacier National Park. Be sure to bring warmer clothes as the summit is often windy and much colder than lower elevations. Paved walkways surrounding the Visitors Center abound for photography opportunities. The more ... http://www.adventurjess.com/blog/2009/09/gnp-logan-pass/ Located in Glacier National Park, this aptly named 18 mile stretch of road makes drivers feel like they are in fact, going to the sun as you wind up the mountains to Login Pass. Stop at the visitor center at Login Pass for a break, to take pictures, or lunch ... http://www.adventurjess.com/blog/2009/09/gnp-going-to-the-sun-road/ Located on the east side of Glacier National Park, the road to Many Glacier is 12 miles long from the park entrance. If you enter the park from the west, travel along the Going to the Sun Road, exiting the park at Saint Mary. Continue on the same road (toward ... http://www.adventurjess.com/blog/2009/09/gnp-many-glacier/ This scenic trail is located off of Trail of the Cedars at Glacier National Park. Plan to take Trail of the Cedars to Avalanche Lake trail (an in and out trail, 4 miles roundtrip) and then finish the Trail of the Cedars loop. For prime parking and less crowded trails, be ... http://www.adventurjess.com/blog/2009/09/gnp-avalanche-lake-trail/ This loop trail is paved or boardwalked the entire 0.8 mile, allowing all Glacier National Park visitors (this trail is wheelchair accessible) to enjoy its beauty. Lined with towering cedars and hemlocks, hikers stroll through the windy path with Christmas scents in the air. Bring your camera for this loop and ... http://www.adventurjess.com/blog/2009/09/gnp-trail-of-the-cedars/ Do you long for the outdoors but don't seem to find the time to get out enough? Are you looking for a new adventure or two to put a little excitement back in your life? Whether you need the motivation or not, outdoor recreation clubs offer great opportunity to explore ... http://www.adventurjess.com/blog/2009/08/want-to-get-out-more-join-a-club/