Our friends over at Virtual Blue Ridge are hosting yet another fun-filled vacation giveaway this summer, and this time, they are providing the lucky winner with gas. The 2008 Parkway Fishing Vacation Giveaway is sure to showcase the region's great outdoors, even if it’s just for a weekend. Starting this weekend, people can visit www.virtualblueridge.com for their chance to win this incredible vacation package valued at $886.87. By partnering with Foscoe Fishing Company, the lucky winner and a friend can enjoy a half-day wade trip for two. This trip will take both people to wild and hatchery supported trout rivers and streams in the North Carolina High Country. The Foscoe Fishing Company guides are trained to help novices and experts alike and will make your experience even more enjoyable. All guides are Orvis® endorsed. We at Go Blue Ridge Card, have also gotten in on the fun by … [Read more...]
Off the Beaten Path: An Exciting Excursion to the Boston Harbor Islands
If you are in Boston for an extended vacation and are looking for something "off the beaten path" to do while you are in town, be sure to check out the Boston Harbor Islands national park area. This year, park visitors are able to explore the islands with the help of a new book: Discovering the Boston Harbor Islands: A Guide to the City’s Hidden Shores . Written by Christopher Klein and including a foreword from Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino, the 224-page book provides readers with historical vignettes and present-day portraits of each of the 34 islands in the national park area. Out of countless recreational opportunities, Discovering the Boston Harbor Islands highlights the following ten experiences that visitors shouldn’t miss on the Boston Harbor Islands this year: 1. Scale Boston Light. Take a guided tour of the oldest light station in the country and climb the seventy-six … [Read more...]
