Unique Trip Ideas

Home to wetlands, wildlife and a waste water treatment facility is the naturally beautiful, highly functional Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary features hundreds of acres of grassy uplands, freshwater, brackish and salt marshes, mudflats, miles of walking and biking paths as well as an interpretive center that serves over 20 000 visitors every year.

Home to Idaho's only 6 person, high speed lift, Schweitzer Ski Resort offers a wide array of first class activities set in a magnificent landscape. Providing over 90 trails with open bowl skiing, snowmobiling, tubing & even a spa - Schweitzer has it all!

Make the most of mountain this season and hit the slopes of the magnificent Mt. Bachelor. Mt Bachelor features almost 60 groomed runs that are perfectly smooth, soft and carveable as well as ungroomed powder in the trees and above the tree line!

Take a trip down a wild whitewater river with the River Dance Lodge. The Lochsa River's magnificent rapids offer tremendous raft pounding and paddle bashing fun. The River Dance Lodge is dedicated to providing a safe, quality, professional rafting experience.

Come visit California's Old Faithful Geyser -a spectacular, nature directed performance! The Old Faithful Geyser is located at the top end of the Napa Valley in the charming and historic town of Calistoga, California. Calistoga is also home to the lovely Cottage Grove Inn. The geyser is easily accessible and is less than a 5 minute drive from the Inn.

Ready to take an intriguing journey that you will never forget? Come visit the Royal BC Museum in beautiful Victoria, BC and check out their collection of more than seven million unique pieces.

More than a beach lovers dream, Carmel is also heaven for the art lover! Thousands visit Carmel every year to see the new and old galleries that exhibit and are constantly adding to their growing collections. There are dozens of fantastic galleries as well as non-traditional exhibits throughout this quaint cosmopolitan village. Local galleries feature the works of a wide variety of artists including nationally and internationally acclaimed artists.

Immerse yourself in a truly unforgettable theater-going experience that is hugely entertaining. Founded in 1935, the Tony Award-winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival is one of the oldest and largest professional non-profit theaters in the nation.

Portland, Oregon has established a reputation for maintaining an outstanding wine industry as well as an agrarian market for distillation ingredients including: fruits for brandies, grains for whiskey and vodkas, and nuts and herbs for seasonings. Now, a group of pioneering distilleries are making local handcrafted spirits accessible for the first time since prohibition. "Distillery Row" includes not only some small local favorites, but some internationally known and distributed distilleries as well.

Come to the Lodge at Sandpoint and relax on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille. The lake is surrounded by luscious national forests and a handful of small towns. So, if you are looking to truly get away from it all - this is the place.

If you are looking for the chance to get away and become restored, refreshed and rejuvenated, you need to check out the serene Overleaf Spa.

Come and enjoy majestic redwoods, brilliant coastlines and visit some of the world's most famous wineries in Sonoma Wine Country! Experience the meaning of "Wine Country Luxury" with a stay at the beautiful Honor Mansion.

Come and relax at the B&B Inn at La Jolla, California. During the day, take the opportunity to escape to the small quiet beach at La Jolla Cove. A welcome change from the big noisy city and beaches, La Jolla Cove is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Southern California.

What exactly is the Slow Food Movement? The Slow Food Movement is an international movement that strives for the preservation of traditional and regional cuisine while promoting the local farming of plants, seeds and livestock.

Have you ever wanted to go on a real ghost hunt? Here is your chance! I recently discovered that there are many unique ghost hunting opportunities waiting to be explored at the Jacksonville Inn! Ghost hunting is a great experience for anyone interested in learning the haunted folklore and mysteries behind them.