PICTURED Main image: Hiking in Mount Rainier, an active volcano and glaciated peak in Washington state’s Cascade Range. Above: Palm Springs Aerial Tramway; Mount Washington Cog Railway. Below: Mountain biking Aspen, Colorado MOUNT HOOD This Oregon giant is just 60 miles from Portland and can been seen from downtown on clear days – but it’s a world away from the city hubbub. Take the Magic Mile Sky Ride chairlift in summer for views of the northern Oregon countryside and nearby Mount Jefferson. Other summer activities include mountain biking and hiking, with swimming, kayaking and canoeing on lakes below the peak. Stay 6,000 feet high year-round at historic Timberline Lodge, a mountainside retreat and ski-in, ski-out favourite. LAKE GEORGE, ADIRONDACKS Known as the “Queen of American Lakes”, Lake George is a popular Adirondack Mountains playground from spring through to autumn, when surrounding slopes are cloaked in vibrant fall foliage hues. The Morgan, a 19th century steamboat replica, takes passengers on cruises from The Sagamore Resort, an elegant grand dame that has welcomed guests since 1883, passing by lakeside houses. Golfers can enjoy the resort’s scenic course. VISIT GREATER PALM SPRINGS MOUNT WASHINGTON COG RAILWAY A PLACE FOR ALL TIME A trip to California is not complete without the natural wonders of Yosemite National Park! Whether you’re experiencing the awe of granite giants, basking in the massive beauty of 3,000-year-old Giant Sequoias, strolling through authentic Gold Rush towns, or staying in second-to-none lodging, you’ll find there’s nowhere in the world like Yosemite Mariposa County. From park reservations to lodging options, learn more at Yosemite.com C M Y CM MY CY CMY K YMCTB_VUSA_UK_Vert_2024ad.pdf 1 11/17/24 10:09 AM Untitled-3 1 20/11/2024 14:01
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