Oktoberfest Kommt Again - Prost!

Ja, it’s that time of year again: the 183rd edition of one of the world’s most famous parties,Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, got underway yesterday and comes to a soggy, beery finale on Monday, October 3 (the 2017 dates are Sept. 16-Oct. 3). Theresienwiese, the fairground where Oktoberfest is held, occupies 31 hectares (77 acres) west of Bavaria’s capital. During the festival, it holds 12 giant tents and a central avenue with entertainment of every kind, including fairground-type attractions (a giant ferris wheel, an aerial merry-go-round…) for the whole family to enjoy during the day, while....keep reading

5 Top Spots in Washington State for Camping and Hiking

With lush landscapes characterized by forests, deep fjords, and numerous lakes, Washington State the most northernly state in the continental US, and boasts some of the country's most scenic parks.  (Some of the hiking in these parks is quite remote. I would highly recommend using a GPS device or a hiking watch that has GPS so you don’t get lost. If you plan on camping in the parks, keep in mind there are few if any facilities and you will need to bring in your own shelter. I would recommend a lightweight backpacking tent and be sure to bring plenty of food and water.) That said, here are... keep reading

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