Winter travel
Fresh lynx tracks weave through deep powder near Quesnel Lake in British Columbia's Cariboo Mountains. At minus 18 degrees Celsius, the morning air crystallizes our breath as Ryan, our EcoTours BC guide, motions us to pause. Though the elusive lynx remains hidden, its story is written in the snow. Here, it stalked a snowshoe hare. There, it rested beneath a sheltering spruce. Its tracks trace a single line across the surface of a frozen river. The vast wilderness stretches before us, an untamed landscape where mountain peaks disappear into low clouds and ancient forests harbor secrets beneath 27 feet of annual snowfall.
We often think of summer as the best time for travel, but there’s something special about hitting the road in fall or winter, when crowds thin out, landscapes change, and travel slows to a peaceful pace. Off-season adventures can bring unique experiences at a fraction of the cost, without sacrificing the magic of discovery. Here’s why a cool-season escape could be the perfect gift for yourself.
Summer vacations are all nice and tempting, but have you ever given winter vacations a thought? Flight and hotel prices drop dramatically after the holidays. This is mostly due to the fact that most of us have maximized our vacation days and plans on travelling are no longer there. If you are one of the few lucky ones who has piled up some extra paid leave days, you might be able to take advantage of an incredible trip to Winter getaways for not too much cash. For domestic travels within the USA, it is even more possible than you can imagine.
One of the North’s most recognized species, the polar bear (Ursus maritimus being its Latin Name) has a notorious reputation as a bold and brainy predator, not to mention its massive size.
