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5 Remote US Vacation Destinations
Have your ever returned from a much anticipated and well-deserved vacation feeling let down and exhausted? Oftentimes, our choices in vacation spots put us at the epicenter of everything we are trying to escape. For your getaway, consider one of these remote locations that will let you truly get away from it all.
Bald Head Island, NC
Located two miles off the coast of southeastern North Carolina, for vacationers, Bald Head Island holds the promise of peace and relaxation. The island is named for its 110 foot tall, 5-foot thick brick and plaster lighthouse. No longer active, Old Baldy has stood as a faithful sentinel since 1817. Because the island is only accessible by private boat or ferry, it is seldom crowded. Its main modes of transportation are golf cart, bicycle, and flip flops. A true island, Bald Head is located at the mouth of the Cape Fear River where it enters the Atlantic Ocean. An escape to Bald Head will enable you to explore its pristine beaches and maritime forest, as did early Native Americans, European settlers, and Spanish sailors. Since Bald Head's is located in a subtropical climate, visitors can experience all it offers year round. Enjoy quiet walks, shell hunting, limitless water sports, and golf. A climb to the top of Old Baldy for unparalleled views is a must. Choose from a stay in a quaint beach house, oceanfront cottage, or bed and breakfast. A few specialty shops are on the island, as well as a small grocery store, marina, and several restaurants. Should you need a break from island life, the historic village of Southport is a short boat ride away. With a charming historic district, shops, and eateries, Southport is an excellent choice for a day trip.
Lancaster County, PA
Often referred to as Pennsylvania-Dutch country, Lancaster County has long been a favorite vacation spot. Historic river towns, quaint villages, and lush Pennsylvania countryside hold appeal year round. After you have toured the Amish countryside, clattered over a few covered bridges and had your fill of Amish specialties, it's time to put your laptop and smart phone away, because you won't need them on your working farm vacation. In Lancaster County, agritourism is a trend that has really taken off. Pennsylvania boasts over 20 such working farms and they are an ideal place to escape the stress of city life. From a full country breakfast on an organic farm, accommodations in a stone bed and breakfast or a full-scale dairy operation with your own cabin, the choice is up to you. There are also gentlemen's farms, where guests pursue pastimes such as hunting, fishing, and horseback riding. The wonderful thing about a farm holiday is that you get plenty of fresh air and exercise, plus the self-satisfaction of a job well done. Don't worry - there is still plenty of time for relaxation and exploring the beautiful countryside, after the chores are finished!
Ojo Caliente, New Mexico
If rejuvenation and total relaxation is what you seek, look to the tiny community of Ojo Caliente, NM. Located amidst scenic desert plateaus, mesas, and stunning mountain ranges, people have come here to experience the healing waters of its hot springs for centuries. In spite of its remote location, during the 15th century it was home to thousands of indigenous people and also discovered by Spanish conquistadors during their search for the Fountain of Youth. Today it is home to around one thousand residents and the Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs and Spa. Since "spa" is an acronym for "salus per aquas", which means "health through water", Ojo Caliente is the perfect vacation spot for physical and mental renewal. Its small town sprang up when the facility opened in 1868 as the country's first natural health spa. It was a frequent stop for frontiersmen and scouts making their way west. Visitors to the spa can experience full scale pampering and choose between several mineral pools, a mud pool, several types of therapeutic massage, and yoga. There are excellent accommodations on site as well as an inn in the small town. Although there are only a few restaurants, they have received favorable reviews. Shopping in Ojo Caliente is a unique experience where visitors can find healing crystals, herbal remedies, and handmade jewelry. Four mild seasons and the opportunity for skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and river rafting also make this New Mexico gem an ideal spot for a trip.
Pahoa, Hawaii
For a unique island getaway, consider escaping to Pahoa, Hawaii. Do not expect high-rise luxury hotels or upscale shopping and dining venues. Pahoa represents rural "Old Hawaii", and retains its Victorian charm. Rich farmland made it the tropical flower-anthurium and papaya capital of the world in the 1960's. Considered by many to be a "New Age" center, it is located just inland in the rainforest region, on the southeastern edge of the Big Island of Hawaii. Explore Pahoa's quaint downtown, which thanks to its old-fashioned storefronts and wooden walk ways is reminiscent of the Victorian era Old West. Locally owned shops and cafes line the streets and the village is dotted with a few health food stores and yoga centers. Accommodations range from lushly landscaped rainforest bungalows to charming bed and breakfasts and the crown jewel of Pahoa, the Village Inn, which has served guests since 1910. Diversions include treks to nearby orchid farms, several black sand beaches, and the Lava Tree State Park. For the truly adventurous, there's the Hedonisia Eco-Hostel and Rainforest Farm. Volunteers and tourists from around the world rotate in and out to live and work for a minimum of fifteen hours a week in exchange for rustic, yet charming accommodations. If this sounds like your dream vacation, pour yourself a cup of rich Kona coffee, have some pineapple upside down cake and start planning your trip to paradise!
Anaconda, Montana
Welcome to Big Sky Country! A vacation to this neck of the woods means setting your own pace and enjoying all the natural wonders that southwestern Montana has to offer. A great place to do just that is Anaconda, Montana, whose motto is "Where Main Street Meets the Mountains". Visitors can tour Anaconda's lovely historic district on a vintage red bus, wander through its quaint antique shops, and sample local favorites at several cafes and restaurants. Accommodations here include small, family owned hotels, a number of bed and breakfasts, plus the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, which is just 12 miles away. An outdoor enthusiast's dream, Anaconda offers year round activities from alpine sports to golf to fishing and hunting. Nature lovers will love the scenic hiking trails, mountain vistas, and opportunities to see birds of prey, Canada Geese, Bighorn Sheep, and mountain goats. Day trips to the surrounding area offer rock hounding sites, ghost towns, and gold mines. For a tourist destination far from the stresses of endless commuting and big city hustle and bustle, you cannot beat Anaconda.
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How many different forms of transportationcan you name?
It's for school, we're learning about the Industrial Evolution and the Transportation Evolution...I have already named:
Feet,
Swimming,
Bicycles,
Roller blades and skates,
Scooters,
Skate boards,
Pogo sticks,
Horses,
Camels,
Donkeys,
Elephants,
Hand gliders,
Hot air balloons,
Blimps,
Airplanes,
Helicopters,
Space shuttles,
Submarines,
Ships,
Subways,
Railways,
Street cars and trolleys,
Buses,
Semi Trucks,
Automobiles,
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Motorcycles,
Are there any others you can think of?
Tanks,
Tractors,
Sleds and sleighs,
stagecoaches,
cable cars,
canoes,
Hover crafts,
Parachutes,
jet packs,
cross country skiing,
cable cars...
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Why Do you hate corporations, yet own a computer, access the internet?
Also if you hate coprorations so much, have you gotten rid of you car, bicycle, roller skates, radios, tv's, dvd players, cd's ?
I think you are catching my drift.
Then why are you buying and using their services and products. Seems you are being a big hypocrite in this matter eh?
Shh DM do not worry I will be leaving your house cameras on all night.
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Do you(adults) wear a helmet, to bicycle/roller blade?
I recently went to a metro park where i saw a sign -"all persons using wheeled apparatus on this trail are required to wear a helmet" this included bicycles, roller blades, stollers and wheelchairs! I did not get to roller blade because i did not have a helmet, i dont want to wear one, i or no one else i knew even did it as a kid, i dont even know if they existed for the mass population, and well, everyone is still here. But, Wheel chairs! I thought it was silly, so what do you think about this issue?
lol. No, its a very very well known popular park, the sign is serious. Every single person out there had a helmet, there were a few cops - or "park police" cruisin around. Its just a ticket, but i still think its ignorant. If it was aimed at children, fine.
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