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		<title>Do You Want to Learn About Taking A Fun Valley Ski Vacation In Iowa?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fun Valley is located in Montezuma, Iowa, with 14 named runs and 5 trails, with only 30 inches of average snowfall a year. With 35 acres of skiable area, they use 100% of snowmaking for the winter enjoyment of their skiers and snowboarders. Catering to beginners and intermediates, the Fun Valley ski resort makes a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">Fun Valley is located in Montezuma, Iowa, with 14 named runs and 5 trails, with only 30 inches of average snowfall a year. With 35 acres of skiable area, they use 100% of snowmaking for the winter enjoyment of their skiers and snowboarders. Catering to beginners and intermediates, the Fun Valley ski resort makes a great place for families with children and beginners to learn how to ski, or to learn how to snowboard. Snowboarders are also welcome, with a gentle terrain available. Eight paths are for snowboarders alone with no cross-country available. Unfortunately, no handicap accessibility is available but night skiing is there. Group lessons are in one-hour increments, for 6-years and older and private lessons are offered 5-years and under. Skiing and snowboarding are in both private and group packages with advance reservations preferred, so it would be a good idea to book in advance for the lessons. Snow tubing is also available as one of the winter activities, in addition to snowshoeing.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Fun Valley offers outstanding group rates for groups of ten or more. Birthday packages are also fun, exciting and wonderful for that special day for kids, and their friends and family, ages twelve and under. Every Wednesday and Thursday night the ski resort offers a student night with greatly reduced rates. Buddy Pass Friday&#8217;s are also popular &#8211; bring your friends and you will all save on lift tickets. Coca-Cola sponsors Sprite Saturday&#8217;s at Fun Valley, where you can participate in three activities for one flat affordable fee. Sundays are Family Four Pack Day. There is no doubt about it, today when family values are questionable, going skiing is a way for everyone to have fun with each other and also, by doing something different.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">The top elevation at Fun Valley is 1,201 feet, with a vertical drop of 200 feet. There are six lifts, including three chair lifts and three surface lifts. The new learning Adventure Centre is something to see &#8211; and experience if you are a beginner. All students are allowed to develop their skills at their own pace, with seven stations providing a fun evironement for the development of mobility and balance, stopping, direction change, linked controlled turns, green stripe evaluation in a Slalom Course, introduction to chairlifts, and rhythmical turns on a green slope. Between the Ski Adventure Centre and the Snowboard Ride Centre, there is no reasons why teaching cannot be fun!</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Check out http://www.winter-sportz.com/ for more articles on lake tahoe ski resorts and snow ski vacations.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Mike_Singh</p>
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		<title>Iowa State Fair Fun Facts for Visitors</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:35:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Des Moines, Iowa is the town that everyone knows about and remembers because it not only hosts the Iowa State Fair but it&#8217;s the state capital as well. We&#8217;ve all learnt the name in grade school. The fair is an eleven day event held every year in the fall. Some of its more common popular [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">Des Moines, Iowa is the town that everyone knows about and remembers because it not only hosts the Iowa State Fair but it&#8217;s the state capital as well. We&#8217;ve all learnt the name in grade school. The fair is an eleven day event held every year in the fall. Some of its more common popular attractions include the Butter Cow, a Double Ferris Wheel and the Fairgrounds Grandstand which is host to popular singers and musicians on a nightly basis during the fair.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The Corn Dog Kickoff is a lively auction event held each year where visitors can do some light food grazing while bidding on silent and live auction packages. The proceeds of the auction all go to helping restore the fairgrounds so visitors can eat, bid and relax knowing that their helping the fair.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">The State Fair is very popular so you may at times find yourself trapped in crowds like a sardine in a tin can. Remember to stay calm and keep a sharp eye out for concession stands or edge areas where you can slip out of the crowds. If you prefer to stay out of the crowds as much as possible and like and eagle&#8217;s eye view, check out the Skyliner Rides that carry visitors comfortably over the midway.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Those who&#8217;ve gotten tired out from all the walking involved at the fair can head to Legacy Terrace to sit on the Restoration style benches and enjoy the arching fountains. In the evening three foot tall pathway lights flicker on and guide visitors on their way.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Visitors can catch the park &#8216;n&#8217; ride shuttles to and from the fair for a minimal price per person. It&#8217;s even possible to stay on the fairgrounds as they have lots of camping spots available for RV&#8217;s and for tent camping. It&#8217;s possible to reserve a spot at the fair in advance but you must arrive on the first day of the fair and plan on staying for the entire fourteen days of the fair, otherwise it&#8217;s a first come first serve basis.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Gail Leino is known throughout the internet world as Mrs. Party. She has become the internet&#8217;s leading authority on selecting the best possible party supplies with clever themes. Her simple party planning approach demostrates how to use proper manners while teaching etiquette with organizational skills. She shares lots of interesting fun facts. See travel vacations for more tips and holiday spot destinations.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Gail_Leino</p>
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		<title>Iowa Campgrounds and RV Parks</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 08:29:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Iowa is an attractive state located in the Midwestern region of the United States of America. This place is also known as the &#8220;American Heartland&#8221; and is a wonderful place where you can spend your vacations peacefully. Iowa is very rich in natural beauty that is why here you can find numerous RV campgrounds and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">Iowa is an attractive state located in the Midwestern region of the United States of America. This place is also known as the &#8220;American Heartland&#8221; and is a wonderful place where you can spend your vacations peacefully. Iowa is very rich in natural beauty that is why here you can find numerous RV campgrounds and resorts that would surely provide the best facilities and amenities that money can buy.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">So, now let me tell you about some very good campgrounds located in Iowa where you can enjoy a pleasurable stay with your family and friends.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">1. Yellow Smoke RV Park</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">This is recreational area which is located very near to Denison on Highway 30. This park is the best destination for picnics, hiking, boating, swimming, camping, canoeing, sailing and fishing. Here you would find 61 large well maintained sites with modern facilities and conveniences like dump station, water and electric hookups. This park also provides you a 40 acre clean water lake where you can indulge in various water activities with your kids. If you are planning to come here, then you need to make reservations in advance.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">2. Redwood Resort</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">This alluring RV campground is located on beautiful Lost Island Lake in Ruthven, Iowa. This place is very good for family vacations and reunions. The glacier carved lake and the scenic background makes this place even more splendid. Here you would a wide variety of recreational opportunities which you can enjoy to the fullest. Redwood Resort provides camping on big sites, rustic cabins, and large homes for your getaway stay. The natural ambiance and the calm environment, makes this place a good destination for summer holidays and weekend retreats.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">3. Deer Ridge Campground</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">This amazing campground is situated one mile South of Wadena, Iowa. The place has an extremely serene atmosphere and very cordial staff members. The campground has an on-site pond, a playground equipped with all the modern facilities, a book house where you can read books in your free time, a shower house, a sand volleyball court and a Shelter house. Some of the places that you can visit nearby include Duttons Cave, Gilberson Park, Fayette County Parks and Montauk.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">4. Lake Shore RV Campground and Resort</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">This resort is located in Q Avenue, Oelwein, Iowa and offers the best facilities and services to the visitors. The park is located near the beach area where you can enjoy various water activities, play games, built sand castles, and enjoy under the sun. The campground is opened all the year around but you need to make your reservations in advance.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">These are some very good campgrounds that are located in Iowa.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Read more about Camping &amp; RV Parks. Going to Iowa? Know all Iowa Campgrounds &amp; RV Parks</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Sophia_Baker</p>
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