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2 months ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Megan Mcdonald |Melissa Mahoney |Beth Copenhaver |Raymond Goldfield
Winter in Alaska is anything but boring, and nowhere is this more evident than with the various winter festivals peppering the state. One such festival that always brings the locals and the laughter is Fur Rendezvous — Anchorage’s legendary winter celebration. Affectionately known as Fur Rondy, this iconic festival has been bringing joy and wild Alaskan spirit to visitors and locals alike since the 1930s.
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2 months ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Raymond Goldfield |Melissa Mahoney |Beth Copenhaver |Megan Mcdonald
When Valentine's Day rolls around, every couple makes different plans. Some have booked a dinner at the most romantic restaurant in town. Others are avoiding the crowds and staying in for a cosy night of movies and home-cooked food. And others are looking forward to the next day, when all the candy is on sale at Target! And then there are those couples who would rather celebrate the big V-day with a brisk hike in the great outdoors.
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2 months ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Beth Price-Williams |Melissa Mahoney |Beth Copenhaver |Megan Mcdonald
Valentine's Day can get a little overwhelming sometimes, especially with how commercialized it has become. Ads start weeks before, and by the time the day arrives, some of us feel a little frazzled as the real meaning – spending time with those we love – gets lost in all the fuss. If you're like me and prefer to skip the usual Valentine's traditions of a fancy meal and an evening out, at least for one year, bundle up, grab a hot drink, and set off with your love on this romantic hike in Maryland.
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2 months ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Megan Mcdonald |Melissa Mahoney |Beth Copenhaver |Courtnie Erickson
Are you looking for an unforgettable, beautiful, and romantic Valentine's Day adventure? We have just the activity — a hike along the Pipiwai Trail on Maui. Hidden in Haleakalā National Park, this lush, jungle-lined hike leads you through thick bamboo forests, past cascading waterfalls, and into one of the most breathtaking landscapes in the Hawaiian Islands.
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2 months ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Megan Mcdonald |Melissa Mahoney |Beth Copenhaver |Courtnie Erickson
Are you looking for a romantic activity to enjoy with your significant other? Forget the crowded restaurants and overpriced flowers because Idaho has a more adventurous way to celebrate love. Nestled in the heart of the stunning Sawtooth National Recreation Area, the Redfish Lake Trail offers couples a romantic escape surrounded by natural beauty.
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2 months ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Jackie Sutherlin |Megan Todaro |Melissa Mahoney |Megan Mcdonald
Don't be fooled into thinking you can only be romantic on Valentine's Day. True love is all year long! These romantic Airbnbs in North Carolina are the perfect place for a romantic weekend getaway with your loved one. From sweeping mountain views to oceanfront cottages, you're sure to fall in love with one of these dreamy rentals. 1. Dome in MarshallAirbnbLocated less than 30 minutes from downtown Asheville, the Brackens Mountain Top Dome is the ultimate place for a romantic getaway.
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2 months ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Megan Mcdonald |Melissa Mahoney |Jackie Sutherlin
As Alaskans, we all have our favorite spots in the state, and McCarthy is one of mine. Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is a place where the wilderness feels endless and time slows down. My husband, our five-year-old daughter, and I decided to fully embrace that experience last fall with a stay at the Blackburn Cabins in McCarthy, Alaska. It wasn’t our first trip there, and it definitely won’t be our last. There is something about this place that keeps calling us back.
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2 months ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Katie Lawrence |Melissa Mahoney |Jackie Sutherlin |Megan Mcdonald
If you're bored with the usual Valentine's Day date ideas, why not change it up with a romantic hiking trail in Texas? Old Baldy, Foshee, Bridges, and Crystal Cave Trails Loop at Garner State Park is one of my top picks because it's not too crowded and offers scenic Hill Country views that stretch for miles.
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2 months ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Megan Mcdonald |Melissa Mahoney |Jackie Sutherlin |Christy Articola
Swimming in the Arctic Ocean had been on my bucket list for years, and recently I got the chance to make it happen. My husband, our five-year-old daughter, and I drove from Anchorage to Deadhorse on the legendary Dalton Highway. It took us five days and over 35 hours of driving time round-trip — a long, rugged, and occasionally surreal journey through some of the wildest landscapes Alaska has to offer.
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2 months ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Megan Mcdonald |Melissa Mahoney |Jackie Sutherlin |Christy Articola
When most people picture an Alaskan winter, they think of snow-covered mountains, dog sledding, and the Northern Lights — and those are certainly incredible. But if you dig a little deeper (sometimes literally), you’ll find an entirely different side of winter in Alaska: waterfalls frozen mid-cascade, ice caves so blue they look unreal, and lakes so clear you can skate across them like glass. Photo by Paxson Woelber on UnsplashGrab your gear of choice: fat bikes, snowshoes, ice skates, skis...
