Join Bredeson Outdoor Adventures for a magnificent guided hiking vacation in the European Alps. Two of its most spectacular and beautiful areas are combined on this trip, from the high mountain peaks and traditional huts of the Austrian Tyrol to the fairy tale castles and forested mountains of southwestern Germany’s Bavaria.  In addition to our guided June 29 - July 6, 2013 departure, we offer also offer this tour on a private guided or a self-guided basis. Additional details are posted at http://www.bredeson.com/austria.

The Mountain Park Environmental Center Restores the Spirit of the WPA

Built by the WPA in 1939, the Horseshoe Lodge has been renovated as an earth-friendly eco-lodge. Book one of the nature-themed rooms, then go out and explore the 17,000 acres of San Isabel National Forest or the Pueblo Mountain Park.

Oh, Grand!

Location	Grand Canyon
Type	Great Base Lodging
Duration	As Long as You Can Afford to Stay
Highlights	Did we mention the Grand Canyon?

Here's something I'm thankful for : the far-sighted visionaries who created our national parks and then had the added wisdom to build splendid lodges in the middle of them. For those of us who want our outdoor experiences mixed with a bit of comfort, these rustic landmarks can be as much of a destination as the parks themselves.

Oh yeah, this looks good...you go first.

Location	Black Hills of South Dakota
Type	Wild Wild West
Distance	109 Miles
Difficulty	Epic on Foot, Moderate on a Bike
Highlights	Being the first to report on this trip for WeekendWalk, for which we might even pay you!

We can't wait for spring to come so we can check out the George S. Mickelson Trail  in the Black Mining Hills of Dakota.It goes though 109 Miles of the best of South Dakota, from Edgemont to Deadwood.  On a bike it's relatively easy to go fully inn to inn.  On foot, however, you may find yourself occasionally sleeping under twinkling stars between evenings you walk into town and book a room in the local saloon and check in only to find Gideon's Bible.