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How’s this for a winter vacation?

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Most folks love heading south to spend a little time in the sun during the winter, but there are actually many among us who prefer to head north instead.

New England is famous the world over for its breathtaking fall foliage, especially when the leaves are at full peak color.

But truth be told, there’s plenty of beauty up north even after the last of those gorgeous leaves have fallen to the ground.

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Video: Could this be the most snow you have ever seen?

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If you enjoy watching it snow and getting out in it after it stops falling, you’re going to love this video.

One winter day it began snowing in the tiny community of Soda Springs, California. It snowed and snowed, then snowed some more.

To the folks who live there, it seemed like the snow would never stop falling.  [Read more…]

Video: This is what it’s like crossing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel at night (and during a winter storm)

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If you have ever driven across the 17.6 mile long Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel you know it isn’t for the faint of heart, even on the prettiest of days.

Can you imagine driving across it at night, in the middle of a snow storm?

Personally, I would never attempt it unless I simply had no choice, but truth be told there are plenty of folks who would (and do).  [Read more…]

Did you know you can use your leaf blower as a snow blower?

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Well, fall is just around the corner and of course winter will soon follow.

If you live in an area that gets lots of snow during the winter you probably dread having to pull out the snow shovel every time the white stuff covers the ground. I know I sure do.

While perusing YouTube the other day I noticed there were several videos showing folks using leaf blowers to remove snow from their sidewalks and driveways.

And guess what? It appears to work pretty well if the conditions are right.

After watching several of these videos I came to the following conclusions: [Read more…]

Did you know it actually snows in…Hawaii?

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Snow on the ground in Hawaii

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When you think of Hawaii you probably imagine vacationing on a gorgeous sandy beach with balmy tropical breezes blowing through your hair.

And truth be told, you’ll definitely find that sublime experience waiting for you if you ever get a chance to visit America’s premier island paradise.

But here’s a little tidbit you might not know about Hawaii…

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