Visit the world's "snow capital" to join in Quebec's Winter Carnival, a 10-day celebration of all things icy cold. Launched in 1894, the winterfest includes a parade led by a cheery mascot called Bonhomme, and performances that combine technology, pyrotechnics, and circus arts, all to the delight of onlookers. Sign up for an ice sculpture workshop, watch canoe races on the St. Lawrence River, and strap on skates for a spin. Visitors are encouraged to wander through the warm-hearted city but are reminded to bundle up for frosty fun. Feb. 7 - 16, 2020. Contact: https://www.quebec-cite.com/en/
An estimated 1.3 million people ages 18-24 in the U.S. canoed in 2017, with nearly 3.7 million more people paddleboarding, rafting or putting in kayaks to tour, run white water or fish.
MINNEAPOLIS - In retrospect, had physician Pete Arnesen known that the first waters he would paddle after retiring would be pockmarked with forest fires, he would have undertaken the expedition anyway. But the experience nonetheless is seared in his mind, and will be recalled as a cautionary tale when planning future adventures. Arnesen, 65, ended a long career as an internist at Woodwinds ...
With its simple elegance, navy blues and whitewashed hues, you may be reluctant to say goodbye to a Cape Cod look once summer draws to a close. Not to worry, this classic beach style doesn’t have to be relegated to the warmer months -- after all, New England gets its fair share of winter too. Read on to learn about the essential elements of Cape Cod style and how to emulate a nautical look in your home all year long. And if you find something you like, click through one of the links below and use the code CAPE20 to get $20 off your purchase of $100 or more!
