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Wisp Mountain Resort, Maryland

Head to Deep Creek Lake for skiing at Wisp Mountain, dogsledding, winter sports and more in a little known, top value resort. Within driving distance of many East Coast and upper Midwest communities...

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Welcome to Our Chateaux

One mom recalls her family's favorite vacation chateaux, manor houses and villas in Europe and shares exclusive B&B sources. Charles-Henry de Valbray, one of France's youngest chateau...

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Charleston Is Making History

Charleston has long appealed to all age family members with its Southern charm, history, recreation possibilities and unique museums. The single best reason to visit Charleston, South Carolina...

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Smith Fork Ranch

Have you ever thought about truly getting away and enjoying nature? Sitting in a rocking chair looking at the beautiful mountain scenery? Breathing in fresh crisp air? Riding horses (trails, team penning,...

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Skiing 101: Adult Novices Feel No Shame

A West Coast mom and an East Coast dad throw caution to the wind and become middle age novice skiers.One of the best things about having kids is that when they're younger, they make their parents...

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Deep Creek Lake – Maryland’s Seashore In The Mountains

Maryland's Deep Creek Lake has watersports and mountains, fishing and hiking, keeping tadpoles and tree huggers happy, too.Maryland's Deep Creek Lake has watersports and mountains, fishing and...

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Broken Arrow Lodge caters to inner cowpersons

My wife and I have had inner-cowpersons forever. Despite the disdain for such things now shown by our grown children, we’ve wanted to ride something passing for range ever since it became clear...

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Family Resorts of St. John, USVI

A family of 5 sleeps around at several of this US Virgin Island's top resorts to judge the best.Our family of five travels often from Washington DC. We swim in rooftop pools in New York hotels...

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Americans have rules, Iraqis have friends

My report, 8 weeks after the elections, still here working with journalists to promote freedom of the press in this rapidly changing country.

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