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Alaska lodges provide the perfect opportunity to see parts of the state that are not normally visited. Lodges can be found all over the state and each provides a unique experience for their visitors. Travelers have a wide range to choose from. With lodges found near Mt. McKinley to the ones nestled near the Arctic Circle, the variety is endless.

Alaska lodges provide the challenge and beauty of the wilderness. Minutes away from prime fishing streams or wildlife refuges, these accommodate people of many interests. For the angler, salmon and halibut provide challenges galore. Many lodges are located right next to streams or coastal waters that will keep fishermen busy for days. For those that want to view wildlife, the choices are even wider. Some lodges are nestled along the coast where whale and dolphin watching is a favored past time. Eagles seem to swoop on command. Others lodges are nestled in the Interior where bear, wolves and caribou dominate the landscape. During the brief summers, wildflowers and birds add their beauty as well.

Alaska lodges provide comfortable accommodations in the wilderness. Some lodges provide private or semi-private cabins for their guests. Others have guest suites and common rooms. No matter the situation, these lodges are built for the comfort of their guests. Jacuzzis and saunas are often seen sites. And many boast world class cuisine as well. Services vary from lodge to lodge. Some provide fishing lessons for the beginning angler. Others provide cooking classes and other amusements. Excursions on water and land can help the days pass away. Evenings are often spent with other guests in the common rooms or in the privacy of your own suite. It is all up to the visitor and what they want.

Alaska lodges can be easy to find or difficult to get to. But each is well worth the journey. In the remote mountains, roads are often difficult to navigate. Some lodges will fly their guests in by plane. On the coastal waters, boats are used to ferry people to lodges located on islands. Some lodges are available by train or by car. Some are near major airports, but many are not. No matter how you need to get there, each one is well worth the time to go. Surrounded by the majesty of mountains and the sparkling waters, these lodges will help you go back to a simpler time and pace. And let you relax.

Alaska’s Inside Passage Resorts (AIPR) is a consortium of Alaskan fishing lodges, yacht charters and small ship cruises. Our consortium members strive to create unforgettable wilderness adventures while providing guest services unmatched anywhere in Alaska.

George DE Filippo, President
Toll Free: 800-926-2477
Web: http://www.alaskalodgesandyachts.com
Email: aipr2@ix.netcom.com

Alone in the Wilderness

As the season turns, it is time to consider a little vacation leisure time. If a Michigan getaway is on your menu, there are a lot of informal lodging options.

Relaxing Lodgings for Michigan Getaways

Michigan is one of the most popular vacation spots in the Midwest. Situated between four Great Lakes (Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie and Lake Superior), this state has over 2000 miles of shoreline for excellent lakefront vacationing. Add to that the charm of the forest wilderness that abounds in Michigan, which includes great golfing, fishing and hunting, and the state becomes a great place to take a family vacation away from it all.

When you are thinking about taking a vacation in Michigan, why not choose to stay in one of the many vacation rentals that are more homey than hotels? Aside from being more rustic and outdoorsy, these cabin lodgings also offer families an affordable and fun place to stay. Available for long or short term rental, these cottages are perfect for family retreats and trips. Finding a relaxing lodgings that suit you is as easy as taking a look at the area you want to vacation in.

The beautiful area around Oscoda, Tawas City and Mackinac Island, Michigan is known as the “Sunrise Side”, and it borders Lake Huron. Here, lodgings can be found on the sugar sand beaches of Lake Huron or on any of the smaller, more secluded lakes that are found in the vicinity. Some unique places to check out here are the Anchorage Cottages, located in Oscoda. Available with a weekly rental rate, these cabins are situated along 150 feet of sugar sand beach bordering Lake Huron. The Anchorage Cottages offer separate bedrooms, kitchens and living areas, as well as amenities such as water sports, swimming and fishing.

If you would prefer to stay in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, there are also plenty of interesting little places to choose from. Here, A Cottage UP North, located in the Porcupine Mountains State Park, offers family vacation fun. UP North is actually a four season vacation home, which is available to be rented weekly year round. It sleeps ten with three bedrooms, and it is near both the state park and Lake Superior. This gives you the opportunity to go water skiing, fishing, hiking or just loaf at a relaxed pace of life.

Whether you prefer to stay on a lake or in the mountains, Michigan offers the charm and economy families need and enjoy. Whether you plan on staying in Michigan for a few days or a week, relaxed vacation lodgings beat out hotels any day.

Richard Rspad is with ResortSpaDestinations.com – reviews and articles on resorts.

IceRain in the Michigan Wilderness

places to camp in the wilderness in florida?

im looking for a place to camp in florida where you don’t have to have permits or is a campground i know place in Georgia and tennessee but im looking for a place in florida preferably a place a lake or a creek
if you have any information or ideas please let me know

Lake Lousia State Park. They have the best Primitive camping that I know. I just camped there last weekend. It has been my 3rd trip. Only 4 dollars per person. It is by lake and creek. You can call the ranger to reserve a spot. You do have to hike between 1/2 to 3/4 of mile to get to sights. Google “Lake Lousia State Park”. It has all the info you need. I am from the Clermont area. Best hills in the state of Florida!

Orlando Travel: Discovering Florida’s wilderness

One hundred and fifty years ago the United States extended out to the frontier territory. The mighty Mississippi River was at the time the furthest west that civilized people had settled. Beyond the banks to the west of the river was the open range of the old west. The territories that were home to Native American Indian tribes and all manner of wild beasts, made their homes in the wilderness west of Mississippi River.

The untamed west was a dangerous place to traverse and only the experienced guides and trappers would venture out beyond the reaches of the civilized world. A large number of Native Americans made their homes in what is now Oklahoma, a land that is rich with the heritage of America’s first settlers. These industrious nomads respected the lands that gave them shelter and provided for their needs. Every animal that was hunted was a gift from the Great Spirits that was not to be wasted. As these simple people lived on the land they would cultivate a feeling of gratitude for the bounties that the spirits provided for them.

Today much of the state of Oklahoma is preserved as it was in the old west, the streams and rivers flowing through the land giving life to the many varieties of fish and wildlife that can still be found in the region. Visitors to the southeastern part of the state enjoy many of the same activities that the noble American Indians participated in. Fly fishing, canoeing, hiking and horseback riding on the trails near Beavers Bend. The difference being that nowadays travelers can rent Beaver Bend cabins rather than pitching tents in the scenic preservation of the Oklahoma wilderness.

Broken Bow Lake Cabins (http://www.brokenbowlakecabins.com) provides rents cabins to guests visiting the far southeast corner of Oklahoma. Renting Beavers Bend cabins in the Beavers Bend Resort Park puts visitors in touch the native Oklahoma wilderness. Billings Farnsworth is a freelance writer.

Our trip to Arbuckle Wilderness August 30, 2008