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Catskill Mountain Resorts Offer Winter Events and Family Friendly Packages – Press Release – Digital Journal

Greene County, NY (PRWEB) January 31, 2012 Family friendly ski resorts in the Great Northern Catskills of New York offer incredible terrain, seasonal packages and deals – and unique winter events just two hours north of New York City. Getaway all season long and discover spring skiing and themed Catskill winter festivals including: Bavarian Fest February 25-26 at Windham Mountain. Join in

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Winter: A “Secret Season” in the South’s Loftiest National Parks | National Parks Traveler

Great Smoky Mountains National Park The Smokies might lie pretty far south—but no other mountains lie to the west to sap the snow from storms. The Smokies’ ridge is so abrupt and massive—rising from 1,000 feet near Gatlinburg to nearly 7,000 feet—that the highest peaks can get hammered by big snow in even marginal conditions. Snowstorms often interrupt travel across

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From The Web: Winter Camping in East Tennessee – Skiing – Yahoo! Sports

The eastern portion of the state of Tennessee is known for its diverse natural habitats, shopping and recreational areas. There are several state and national parks within the state that showcase the areas best scenic vistas and natural scenery, and that are close to numerous shopping and recreational attractions. The following three parks have camping areas that are open and

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