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Copper Mountain Ski Resort
Copper Mountain Ski Resort is a world-renowned winter destination located in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. With over 2,900 acres of skiable terrain, Copper Mountain offers something for everyone, from beginner skiers to expert snowboarders. The mountain is divided into four main areas: West Village, Resolution, Copper Bowl, and Union Peak. Each area has its own unique character and offers a variety of terrain to explore. West Village is home to the resort’s base area, as well as a variety of beginner and intermediate runs. Resolution is known for its wide-open bowls and challenging terrain, while Copper Bowl is perfect for families and those looking for a more relaxed…
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Yosemite in Winter
Yosemite Yosemite National Park is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States, and for good reason. The park is home to some of the most stunning scenery in the country, including towering granite cliffs, giant sequoia trees, and cascading waterfalls. But while Yosemite is a great place to visit any time of year, it’s especially beautiful in the winter. Winter in Yosemite is a time of peace and tranquility. The crowds have thinned out, and the park is blanketed in a fresh coat of snow. This makes it the perfect time to enjoy the park’s many outdoor activities, such as hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing. If you’re…
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Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum, PA
1965 Ferrari 365 P2/3 The Automobile Club of France in 2019 announced that Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum as having the best car collection in the world. No small feat out of the 200+ car collections reviewed worldwide. I feel this is more related to classic car collections. The newest car here is from 2002. Only 5 cars are newer than 1975. But this is more a reflection of the prices of modern cars being much higher than at the same time for classic cars. Especially racecars, which used to be worthless once they had retired from racing duties. The oldest car in the collection is a 1907 Renault 35/45 Vanderbilt…
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Minneapolis, MN
Stone Arch Bridge My first visit to an American city outside of the top 20. And depending on when you read this, Minneapolis is ranked in position 46. My draw to visit this city was a conference. And this is how I would summarise Minneapolis, a conference city. Located along the Mississippi River at mile marker 854. Which is also the location of the only naturally occurring water falls along the Mississippi River, the Saint Anthony Falls. This then meant I had the ability to see the Mississippi from (almost) both ends. Our trip to New Orleans in March means we saw the Mississippi from mile marker 90.3. To mix…
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Baby Back Ribs
Baby Back Ribs 1/5 4/5 Difficulty Rating Cuisine: Servings: Prep Time: Cook Time: Total Time: American4-610 minutes2 hours2 hours Ingredients Ribs, 1 rack baby-back Honey, 4 tbsp (or Syrup) Ginger, 1 knob Garlic, 6 cloves 5 Spice, 1/2 teaspoon White Vinegar, 1/8 Cup Soy Sauce, 1/4 cup Water, 1 cup Vegetable Oil Pepper (optional) Method Preheat an oven to 350° F (175° C), and preheat a Dutch Oven with a small amount of Vegetable Oil on the stove top. Add a light coat of pepper to the ribs. Finely chop the Garlic and Ginger, combined in a bowl with 5 Spice, White Vinegar, Soy Sauce and, Water. Sear the ribs in the hot…
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2019 NASCAR Xfinity Series Demonstration
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The Food of New Orleans, LA
Cochon Fried Alligator and Louisiana Cochon New Orleans is famous for its foods. Beignets, Jambalaya, Gumbo, P’boy, Crawfish Etouffee. While our stomachs are only a certain size, we tried to put a dint in the local seafood population. Day 1 Our first stop was Drago’s. Drago’s apparently invented the char grilled oyster. These were the best I had while we were visiting. As the oysters weren’t a meal we grabbed the Alligator Tacos and Seafood Gumbo to complete lunch. As this was a late lunch around 3pm, we got a table immediately. Annoyingly we lost internet on both of our phones, so just wondered aimlessly until we decided it was…
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New Orleans, LA
Jackson Square Louisiana, so named after King Louis XIV, and New Orleans so named after the Duke of Orleans. New Orleans was founded in 1718 by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville. The Louisiana Purchase occurred in 1803, where the USA bought Louisiana from the French. New Orleans is comprised of a number of districts, such as the French Quarter, The Garden District, Downtown and, the Arts Warehouse District, amongst others we didn’t manage to have time to explore. And despite popular portrayal in TV and movies, the Bayou isn’t behind the French Quarter. French Quarter The reason to visit the big easy. The French Quarter is thirteen blocks by seven…
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Ithaca, NY
Taugannock Falls What better reason to visit the Ithaca region then a camping road trip with friends. Given it was a long weekend camp sites were hard to come across, but we managed to get a night at Newtown Battlefield State Park and the second night at Enfield Glen and Robert H Treman State Park. Day one we arrived at Ithaca and were hungry, so we soon found our way to Ithaca Saigon Kitchen. I guess, just because it’s a camping trip doesn’t mean we have to slum it. The food here was great, the pho, the vermicelli salad, everything was delicious. Full from lunch we headed out to Buttermilk…
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Boston, MA
Paul Revere Statue, and Old North Church Boston, why not, I flew up here for a quick easy weekend trip away with the family. But what would I do while I’m here? I didn’t really research anything apart from doing the Sam Adam’s Brewery tour. Saturday mornings, yes mornings, There is a Morning Mash In tour, at 9:30 am and costs $15, for that fifteen dollars you get to try a beer to start off the tour, a guided tour with history of the brewery and why it’s called Sam Adam’s (I won’t ruin the story), and then you’ll be given a small 150 ml (5 oz) tasting glass and…