Canada’s department of ecology, Environment Canada, has categorized British Columbia into six separate ecological zones, each of which presents hikers a unique experience. Of course, as hiking and other styles of outdoor recreation has increased in popularity, so have the number of vacation rentals and Canada bed and breakfasts through the province. Lodgings at a range of prices from as low as $24 (CDN) per night may be had in even the most remote vacation destinations.

If you are interested in an all inclusive resort that is really a pampering experience, consider Cathedral Lakes Lodge near Penticton in south-central British Columbia.  Hiking trails at 7000 foot elevations can lead you to any one of seven unspoiled mountain lakes where the trout fishing is excellent.

Ecotourism is just one interesting hiking opportunity that is widely accessible in British Columbia. These are tours, typically taken on foot, in which the public have the chance to trek to a number of the more ecologically vulnerable regions including the coastal clement rainforests that stretch from the Alaskan panhandle to northern California and the delicate sub-arctic taiga and boreal plains.

Sponsored by the province’s municipal governments and non-profit organizations, these ecotours are handled in a manner so that participants leave a minimal impact on the region while having a chance to enjoy native flora and fauna in a pure state. Because so much of British Columbia is unspoiled by people, hikers will have a chance to see many sorts of wildlife that have become rare in the more heavily populated U.S.

If you are scouting for a variation from hiking in British Columbia’s picturesque mountain country from one of the region’s cabin rentals, you might also take into account agritourism. As is the case in Washington and Oregon to the south, British Columbia is an important agricultural center, particularly in the southern and eastern segments of the province.  Agritours give hikers a chance to see and even participate in the workings of sustainable farms in a few of Canada’s most diverse farmlands. 
 

The first of these resort towns is Vail. Vail is proudly located on I-70 in the heart of the state and is definitely in the top two or three most popular resorts in North America. The Vail resort is more than 7 miles across and is separated into three areas. These areas are known as the Front Side, the Back Bowls, and the Blue Sky Basin. Among the most popular runs at Vail are the renowned Black Bowls. This area consists of more than 3,000 acres of wide open space that dwarf skiers within them. The topography ranges from moderate to extremely difficult and can pose a considerable challenge for an amateur skier who finds themself in the middle of a run after the sun has damaged the fresh snow.  Vail has magnificent lodgings right off of the ski runs so you are able to ski in and ski out of your cabin rental. 

The Front Side area consists of wide and easy going trail skiing along with sophisticated runs and Blue Sky Basin is a more distant area which consists of three more bowls. It can take up to 45 minutes to work your way over to Blue Sky, though, so it can be considered something of a time commitment.

Breckenridge is a vastly different kind of resort town. Initially founded as a gold mining town in 1859, the village had wild swings of wealth throughout the century that followed. Breckenridge is the oldest consistantly occupied town on the western slope of the Rockies and is astonishingly scenic. The town itself sits at 9,603 feet and is surrounded by dramatic peaks that rise thousands of feet more.

The skiing and snowboarding at Breckenridge is specifically prevalent with young people. The price is a bit cheaper than other Colorado resorts, and the services for snowboarders are more developed. There are several terrain parks and a freeride area.

Silverthorne is another popular option for families looking for a Colorado ski vacation. The town by itself has the charm and history of an old Colorado mining town with the added easiness of closeness to four fantastic ski resorts including Arapahoe Basin, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain and Keystone. These resorts possess a wide range of difficulties so that everybody in the family, at every skill level, will realize a fun and satisfying day of skiing.

Finally, Colorado Springs is a town on the geographic border between the high Rockies to the west and the extensive plains to the east. The environment is mild and sunny and presents a terrific opportunity for individuals who look forward to the outdoors. Skiing is popular, but so is rock climbing, hiking, and even whitewater rafting. Colorado Springs prides itself on offering tourists every occasion to explore nature and make the most of their winter romantic travel plans.

One of the first areas you run across driving westward out of Philadelphia is Lancaster County and the Amish Country, and there’s no shortage of information on seeing these gracious folks and their farms but the Pennsylvania Dutch country contains a great deal more, including the Dutch Wonderland Theme Park and the American Music Theater. Beautiful historic romantic travel inns are all through this colorful area. 

One thing is sure, you will not have any trouble booking vacation cabin rentals, since Lancaster County has an abundant source of vacation rentals ranging from primitive to deluxe at the area’s various fine inns.  For a different kind of romantic experience, check out Mechanicsburg. Nestled just north of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, this historic community offers a variety of activities that will appeal to him as well as her.

For him, there’s the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing, which contains exhibits of totally restored race cars from the first days of competitive road racing as well as different displays.  Afterwards, she will like a day at the Revalations Day Spa, which provides not only lodging but also a hot springs, massage, and mud bath for couples.

Halfway between Philadelphia and Lancaster is Chester County, which comprises most of Pennsylvania’s rustic Brandywine Valley. The individuals who reside here have been vigilant about protecting their historic heritage. As a result, as you travel through the area, you will come across a number of charming small towns that date back 250 years and more. Deciduous forests, rolling pasturelands, covered bridges over brooks and streams and more await your arrival.

More active couples who really want to visit Pennsylvania ought to check out the Allegheny Passage C&O Passage, which offers over 300 miles of off-road cycling paths winding from Pittsburgh all the way across the Keystone State and into Washington D.C. This is another part of a budding set of connections of old rail lines that are being transformed into bicycling and hiking trials that are fairly flat and hard-packed with crushed limestone and gravel. For couples who are energetic and have the time, there’s no better or more leisurely way to view the romantic Pennsylvania countryside.