A Short History of Rovaniemi: From River Market to Arctic Capital
Rovaniemi, the capital of the Finland’s province of Lapland, wears its history lightly, but the modern town on the Arctic Circle is the product of centuries of river trade, a wartime catastrophe, and one of the boldest …
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2026-08-28
2026-08-27
Dodge Ridge Events: Planning a Winter Weekend from Twain Harte
Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort fills its winter calendar with races, terrain park jams, lesson clinics, and holiday celebrations. The mountain sits a short drive up Highway 108 from our Twain Harte home. That makes an event …
2026-08-27
Festival season on the Emerald Coast
Panama City Beach in Florida does not close when summer ends. Spring and fall are festival season, and the beach is at its best in both.
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2026-08-27
Getting to Rovaniemi, the easy way
Rovaniemi, the capital of the Finland’s province of Lapland, sits on the Arctic Circle, but getting there is easier than it sounds. Most trips run through Helsinki, and from there you choose the quick way or the scenic …
2026-08-27
Renting Winter Gear in Rovaniemi: What to Book and What to Pack
Rovaniemi rewards visitors who arrive with the right winter kit, and most of that kit can be rented locally. Thermal overalls, felt-lined boots, snowshoes, and cross-country skis are all available by the day. This guide …
2026-08-27
Ski season at Dodge Ridge, minutes from the cabin
Hummingbird Lodge sits in Twain Harte, about twenty minutes below Dodge Ridge, and a few miles up the 108 highway from Sonora, California. You can ski all day and still be in the hot tub before dark.
Dodge Ridge. Photo: …
2026-08-25
Festivals in Panama City Beach: A Year-Round Guide for Summer Visitors
Panama City Beach builds much of its visitor calendar around festivals, and the schedule rarely stays quiet for long. Country music fills an inland park field in early summer, and seafood events take over the marinas …