| Breathing the fresh air of a mountain destination is | | | | cross country skiing. The famous Chateau Lake |
| an unforgettable experience. Stepping out of your | | | | Louise has everything to pamper you after your |
| car or train and seeing the rolling valleys below or | | | | day of skiing or your summer day of hiking. Want |
| the clear green lakes is something that nature | | | | to see a grizzly bear? This is one of the best |
| lovers, and travelers in general, would be remiss | | | | locations anywhere to see this large animal in the |
| to not experience at some point in their lives. | | | | wild, along with other mammals such as elk, |
| Here's three locations that are well know for their | | | | bighorn sheep and lynx. |
| nature, resort facilities and of course their winter | | | | Sapporo, Japan |
| and summer activities. | | | | Made famous for hosting the 1972 Winter |
| Wengen, Switzerland | | | | Olympics, Sapporo continues to offer the |
| Wengen is a charming resort village that lies at | | | | mountain resort traveler much, both in winter and |
| the foot of the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau range | | | | summer. Take the Hokutosei train from Tokyo |
| of mountains. One of the great things about this | | | | for a lands-eye scenic route and enjoy the winter |
| town is that you can only get there by cable/train | | | | festivals such as the February Sapporo Snow |
| car. Other than some electric carts that are | | | | Festival. For your skiing fix, try the Kokusai Ski |
| operated by local administration, the town is "foot | | | | area, one of the area's largest, or the Teine |
| only." In the summer there is an abundance of | | | | Highland. |
| hiking, along with simply relaxing in sight of the | | | | In the summer there are river runs, para sailing |
| incredible views of the local area. | | | | and of course you could visit the Sapporo Beer |
| In the winter you will be in a wonderland, with | | | | Museum. The Japanese have built a solid tourism |
| cross country skiing, tobogganing and of course | | | | infrastructure so you will have no problems finding |
| downhill skiing. The area is rich with quaint Swiss | | | | a hotel or an affordable ramen noodle parlour. |
| hotels where you will be sure to enjoy local | | | | While many think about the ocean and beaches |
| favorites such as fondue and raclette. | | | | for travel destinations, don't forget to take a look |
| Lake Louise, Alberta | | | | at the many alpine and mountain resorts for your |
| In the pristine Rocky Mountains of Canada is the | | | | next trip. They may just provide you with a |
| well known winter resort of Lake Louise. This | | | | balance of vigorous activity and pampered |
| area has over 4200 skiable acres and endless | | | | relaxation that will refresh and recharge you. |
