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Acadia National Park- Bar Harbor, ME
Acadia National Park is moody and somewhat morose in the winter, but also devoid of the summertime masses. Still breathtakingly beautiful, the dramatic rocky coastline and misty mountain lakes offer a quiet respite for intrepid offseason travelers.
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Skaneateles Architecture Gallery
Skaneateles may just be the quaintest town in America. Situated on a stunning lake, and largely built in the 19th century, its historic district is outstanding. A parade of photogenic homes will impress anyone with the slightest interest in architecture.
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Silver Birches- Hawley, PA
Silver Birches is one of the last remaining vintage lakeside Poconos resorts. A fabulous throwback to an earlier era, the sprawling property retains its original summer camp like vibe, albeit with updated rooms. A lovely retreat, it certainly reminds you why the area was once so popular. For those in the know, it still is.
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Moraine Lake Lodge- Banff NP, AB
While I prefer historic hotels, exceptions are made in certain circumstances. Sometimes, location is everything. In other cases, outstanding design will win me over. Both situations apply to Moraine Lake Lodge. It was not an easy decision with Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise just down the road, but it was the right decision. Nestled on the banks of beautiful Moraine Lake, the lodge has a location that can’t be beat. Although tent rental in the area dates back to 1912, followed by four cabins in 1922, today’s compound dates to 1988. At that time, renowned Canadian architect Arthur Erickson was retained to build a new facility that would blend seamlessly into…
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Moraine Lake & Larch Valley- Banff NP, AB
Moraine Lake is impossibly beautiful. It is exactly what you would imagine when picturing an idyllic alpine lake; brilliantly blue-green from glacial rock flower, surrounded on all sides by towering snow capped mountains. It is so impressive, it has been featured twice on the Canadian twenty dollar bill. It is also one of the most photographed locations in all of Canada, which means you will be sharing the experience with a crowd of others. Fortunately, it’s fairly easy to escape the crush. Much like Lake Louise, the parking lot at Moraine Lake fills up early; when it is filled, the road is closed. So, either show up before dawn, or…
