Skip the ski slopes this winter and take the family camping. Here are five places where lodging is cheaper than a lift ticket.
Death Valley, California
Tour 3.4 million acres of desert and mountains in Death Valley--the largest national park in the contiguous United States. Sitting 282 feet below sea level, it is also is the lowest, hottest and driest valley in the U.S., making it a great winter getaway.
Saguaro National Park, Arizona
"Winters are delightful" in Saguaro National Park--According to the National Park Service. And with 165 miles of hiking trails there are plenty of ways to take advantage of the good weather.
Big Thicket National Preserve, Texas
The wide variety of species that coexist here make Big Thicket a great place to explore the diversity of America's wilderness.
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WOw!! Its to hot in there...=(
Really it escapes from winter!
Posted by: sniffers | 21 June 2010 at 02:01 AM
Nice shot!so clear and very peaceful to look at.It's really a nice place for camping with your family.Love it!
Posted by: FertilAid | 25 June 2010 at 11:10 PM
Camping at Death Valley does not sound too exciting. Besides hiking trails, what other activities are available?
What is the climate like there in the winter? Are there tent camping sites with any trees?
Posted by: Camping Equipment Tents | 08 September 2010 at 04:32 PM
Very good article. I am not so much into macro or close-up photography but knowledge someone can never have enough.
Posted by: Vibram Five Fingers | 20 June 2011 at 01:49 AM