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August 4, 2021
How the women behind Hy Vong helped Miami fall in love with Vietnamese food
In 1980, after many mishaps and roadblocks, an unlikely restaurant opened in Miami that would help change the face of the city. Called Hy Vong, it was one of Miami’s first Vietnamese restaurants, and it reflected how post-war immigration was changing the culinary face of America. But it was special for another reason: Hy Vong was owned and operated by two women, one of them a single mother who fled Vietnam during the war, and the other, the woman who gave her a home in Miami.
In 1975, Kathy Manning welcomed 14 Vietnam War refugees into her home. One of them, Tung Nguyen, quickly established herself in the kitchen — the place she felt safest and most comfortable in her new and often confusing life in America.
Though Tung struggled to adjust, she found a kindred spirit in Kathy. Not only did Kathy praise and admire Tung’s cooking, but as it turned out the women shared many values: Both women desired equality in their relationships and craved independence. Long after all the other refugees had left Manning’s house, Tung remained in Kathy’s home, where she eventually took up permanent residence with her daughter, Lyn. The trio formed an unconventional family unit, and both Tung and Kathy shared in parenting duties for Lyn.
Kathy and Tung were equal partners at Hy Vong, too — often butting heads over how to run the restaurant. Tung was the dedicated, passionate cook who handled all the recipes, and her highly praised dishes drew in a loyal following. Her focus was on making sure the restaurant turned a profit. Meanwhile, Kathy worked the front of the house, keeping her customers satisfied and happy. Together, they kept Hy Vong open for 35 years.
When the restaurant closed in 2015, Tung kept cooking, running pop up Vietnamese feasts in the Miami area, which she still does to this day. Earlier this year, Kathy and Tung, along with input from Lyn, published their memoir Mango and Peppercorns, which reveals how they navigated their sometimes rocky business relationship, co-parenting, and managing one of the most iconic restaurants in Miami.
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
Photo: Tung Nguyen and Kathy Manning
In the introduction to Mango and Peppercorns, Michelle Berstein writes that she credits Hy Vong with introducing Miami to Vietnamese cuisine and culture. Do you agree that your restaurant helped Miami fall in love with Vietnamese food? What impact did the restaurant have on the city long term from their perspective?
Kathy: We were the first Vietnamese restaurant in the area. Many locals, not knowing the difference, called us Chinese. Most people had not tasted fish sauce, lemongrass, or even ginger. These ingredients were so hard to find that in the beginning we grew our own lemongrass to use in the restaurant.
When we sold spring rolls at the Orange Bowl parade, I kept reducing the price and nobody would buy them because they were too different. Eventually I had to give them away, calling them “Vietnamese hot dogs.”
People liked Hy Vong food not just because it was new, but because it was really good.
Customers would say that Hy Vong food was to die for. Even six years after being closed, we still get phone calls from customers asking for our food. Today, Miami is a hot spot for foodies with a lot of diverse cuisines. We like to think that we helped start that.
Both of you have a deeply rooted sense of independence and a value system that prioritizes equality. How did that value system impact your relationship as friends and business partners?
Kathy: We were both a bit of social misfits who had a strong sense of self. Growing up, I was fat and a tom boy who climbed trees and rode horses bareback. I didn’t fit the typical wife mold that was expected of young girls in my social circles.
When Tung came to the US, she was out of her element. She wanted a husband like her mother and father’s relationship where they loved each other. Initially we became close business partners because we had the same values of hard work, honesty, and quality. We became family because we realized that we could form our own family how we wanted it and we did not need to follow traditional paths. Our independence allowed us to be willing to try new things, like open Hy Vong, and form an untraditional family.
There’s a strong sense throughout the book that Kathy wanted to make people happy and Tung wanted to make a profit at the restaurant, and sometimes those goals were at odds. Looking back, do you feel that ultimately you needed both sides of that coin to make Hy Vong work for as long as it did?
Kathy: Looking back, it worked. We each had our own job that led to Hy Vong’s success. Tung never compromised her food. She used everything and did not waste it. I was the go-between for customers and Tung. I had unconditional love for our customers. Eating together was communion.
Tung: We each had our own job. I loved feeding people. I took care of the kitchen, Kathy took care of the front. We both loved what we did.
The idea of a chosen family that allows each member to be her true, unfiltered self is sprinkled throughout the book. How did that dynamic help Kathy and Tung maintain a partnership in both the restaurant and raising Lyn?
Kathy: We were both independent. Tung had had to learn things on her own from a very young age, and I knew that I didn’t fit the traditional model. And neither of us were willing to compromise who we were in order to fit in. In the early days, when people didn’t eat as much spicy food as they do today, she would still not reduce the spicy level in chicken with lemongrass or spicy ribs because that was how she felt the dishes were best flavored. Tung spoke through her food and was able to express her identity through her cooking. I ran the front like I wanted, and ensured all customers were equal and welcome.
Photo: Hy Vong/Facebook
We were both able to be ourselves and not compromise on who we were. And we were able to find success, happiness and appreciation for who we were. I found purpose from having children and having a restaurant. I felt that I was right where I was supposed to be.
In her section of the book, Lyn writes that from the outside it seems like Kathy and Tung are totally dysfunctional, but at their core, they actually share more similarities than differences: “hard-working, hard-headed, determined.”
Kathy: I was always determined, hard-headed, and a dreamer. If we didn’t have those traits, we wouldn’t have been able to build and run a restaurant for 38 years. Running a restaurant is hard, but you do it because you love it — you love the customers, the joy that food brings, the excitement of introducing new flavors to people. We could have never been successful and ran a restaurant for so long if we got discouraged at every little thing that went wrong. It took us two and a half years to open the restaurant — we had to re-drywall the restaurant twice.
Tung: I had to survive. I had to raise my daughter. I knew that I had to make a better life for Lyn than she could have had in Vietnam. She had so many books and toys. I wanted her to be the best that she could be and to do more than she could have done in Vietnam. I didn’t know how else to give her a better life than to work hard. So I worked hard, every day. I never changed my food or took shortcuts because then that ruins my integrity. I would only serve the best that I could make.
Lyn also writes that the way Tung “communicated with the world” was through her food at Hy Vong. Is that still true, and what exactly is she trying to communicate through the food she shares with others?
Tung: My English is still hard to understand, but now I feel comfortable talking with people. Now I cook for people because I want them to enjoy my food, to be happy, to eat good food. My cooking is my art, and I want people to enjoy my art. That’s still a way that I communicate.
People used to say that, “Tung is in a bad mood today — the spicy ribs will kill you, they are so hot.”
At one point, Kathy makes the simple but resonate point that if you ignore or dismiss the cuisine and culture of immigrant communities in your city, you miss an opportunity for understanding and connection. How does embracing the food of immigrants make you a better citizen of your own community?
Kathy: If you eat in a restaurant like Hy Vong, you get to know the owners, busboys, waitresses. Our customers got to know all our busboys by name. At Hy Vong you got great food but you also get to know the people. One of my busboys came from a poor Colombian family, worked in our restaurant, and was accepted to Columbia University. One of our customers who owned an airline gave him a free ride to school.
Our customers gave us all kinds of help: they built a bench for people to sit on while they waited; they helped fix the bathroom; they gave us a mortgage when a bank would not. Our customers are special. They loved us as much as we loved them.
One evening, we had a new dish, sauteed calamari, and I convinced a customer to try it. He loved it so much that he shared it with the table next to him. The plate of calamari eventually ended up being shared across five tables. When you sat and waited in a small restaurant where food would pass from one table to the next, you couldn’t help but get to know new and different people. And by being open to trying new food, I like to think that they also were open to meeting new people and opening their minds, and maybe even expanding their community.
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The most popular cocktail in every US state
It’s a Friday night and you’re at home, awaiting the arrival of your guests for an informal cocktail party. Tired of the usual gin and tonic and vodka soda options usually served at these shindigs, you take to the internet to track down some cocktail recipes. Turns out, which one you — and your neighbors — search for the most somewhat depends on your state. Using Google Keyword Planner search data from the last 12 months, clothing retailer Pour Moi determined which are the most popular cocktails in the United States.
The pina colada is the most searched for cocktail overall in America. The classic tropical concoction was created in Puerto Rico, and it’s easy to imagine why people would want to channel the feel of the drink’s island home in the hot summer months. Unsurprisingly, it’s also the most searched for cocktail in Hawaii and Florida.
The US also has an odd fascination with a cocktail named the pornstar martini — it ranked among the most searched-for cocktails in Oklahoma, Missouri, New Mexico, and many other states. Once you get past its saucy name, the pornstar martini is actually a delicious combination of fresh passion fruit, vanilla vodka, and Champagne.
Other classic cocktails on America’s most searched-for list include the negroni (a favorite in Washington, Oregon, and California) and the espresso martini (New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Connecticut), both of which are equally loved in Europe. It’s interesting to note that the espresso martini seems to have regional ties — it appears most frequently on the Pour Moi list in the Northeastern United States. The most searched-for cocktail in Texas, meanwhile, might surprise you — it’s not the margarita (or the frozen margarita, which was created in Dallas), but the daiquiri.
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This data only points to the cocktails that residents from each state in America are looking up online the most. That doesn’t mean these are necessarily the most purchased, drunk, or popular cocktails in every state. One possible explanation is that people are whipping up these cocktails at home more than they are sipping them at bars, which necessitates looking up the ingredients online.
Curious to find out which cocktail people are searching for the most in your state? You can check out the full data report on Pour Moi’s website here, and then add it to the menu at your next cocktail party.
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The best uncrowded state parks in Arkansas near the busiest national parks
Arkansas has seven certified national parks with two of the most well-known being Hot Springs National Park and the Buffalo National River. These preserved sites showcase some of the most impressive scenery in the Natural State, but they also attract crowds. If you’re interested in getting off the beaten track and exploring some of the smaller protected areas, Arkansas has 52 state parks with a wide variety of terrain and cultural experiences to choose from.
With free admission, Arkansas state parks have a great reputation for recreational opportunities, well-maintained facilities, and acres of green spaces. Ideal for families or outdoor enthusiasts, there’s something for everyone from digging for diamonds, to camping under the stars, to hiking to waterfalls and mountain biking through forests. Each of Arkansas’ state parks has something unique to offer, so we’ve rounded up some of our favorites to help you plan your next visit to the Natural State.
Petit Jean State Park
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The idea for creating the Arkansas State Parks system was sparked in 1907 atop Petit Jean Mountain. The mountaintop became the state’s first state park, Petit Jean State Park, in 1923. It encompasses an abundance of unmarred woods, ravines, streams, springs, spectacular views, and interesting ecological formations.
Early development of the park came from the Civilian Conservation Corp between 1933 and 1938. Petit Jean has three national Historic Districts with more than 80 buildings, structures, trails, and bridges, which are still in use. Today, the park offers modern and rustic accommodations, including 33 cabins, a 24-room lodge, and 125 campsites for tents and RVs. In addition to a full-service restaurant serving classic Southern cuisine, the park has many traditional amenities such as swimming pools, playgrounds, ball courts, and an amphitheater.
The view from the lodge and restaurant looks out over the stunning Cedar Creek Canyon below making it easy to understand how the land became the inspiration for the state parks system.
Crater of Diamonds State Park
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Just as its name implies, Crater of Diamonds State Park consists of the eroded surface of a volcanic crater that’s full of diamonds and other rocks and minerals such as amethyst, garnet, jasper, agate, and quartz.
Visitors can search the 37-acre plowed field and keep any treasure they find. Since the park opened in 1972, more than 33,100 diamonds have been discovered. One of the latest diamonds in the US, a 40.23-carat nicknamed Uncle Sam, was found in 1924. The Diamond Discovery Center is an educational station in the park where visitors can learn more about how to search and the history of the area’s unique geology.
The park also has campsites, a lunchtime cafe, and Diamond Springs Water Park which is perfect for cooling off after a day of digging.
Devil’s Den State Park
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Devil’s Den State Park derives a great deal of its identity from the rustic style design of its historic cabins and its rugged and largely undeveloped terrain. Situated in the Boston Mountain subdivision of the Ozark Mountains, the parkland is on the southernmost highest and most severely eroded of the three plateaus that form the mountain system. Lee Creek, which runs through the park, has cut through layers of sandstone, shale, and limestone exposing these geographic features to view. The landscape can be seen in the third season of the critically acclaimed HBO crime drama True Detective, much of which was filmed in the park.
Within this rugged terrain, Devil’s Den has hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and backpacking trails that lead to caves, crevices, and bluff overlooks. Unfortunately, the caves in the vast sandstone crevice area are now closed to help stop the spread of white-nose syndrome in bats; yet, the caves still provide habitat for numerous species, including the endangered Ozark big-eared bat.
Developed in the 1930s, the park is one of the most intact Civilian Conservation Corps parks in the US. Native stone and wood are prevalent in all the CCC-made structures in the park, especially trails, cabins, and scenic overlooks. This Arkansas icon also has a lake for fishing and boating, 135 campsites, and a playground.
Village Creek State Park
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In Arkansas’ upper Delta region, the unique element of Village Creek State Park is the Andy Dye-designed 27-hole championship golf course set on the park’s forested hills. The nearly 7,000-acre preserved area, located about an hour from the Mississippi River, also has 33 miles of multi-use trails, not only used by hikers and mountain bikers but also horseback riders.
The equestrian campground and stables have horse stalls with wash bays and other conveniences to help riders unwind after a day in the saddle. Guests can also stay in modern cabins with full kitchens and satellite television or campgrounds with bathhouses. A small museum and visitor center helps interpret all the park and region has to offer.
DeGray Lake Resort State Park
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Located on the shores of DeGray Lake just minutes from the popular tourist town of Hot Springs, the lodging and amenities at DeGray Lake Resort State Park are definitely more resort-oriented than what you would typically expect from a state park. The park’s 94-room lodge and convention center with a large swimming pool and on-site restaurant are on an island accessed by a causeway from the mainland.
Visitors looking for sporting fun can take advantage of an 18-hole championship golf course, pro shop, disc golf course, and tennis courts. Outdoorsy folks can hit the hiking trails, take a guided horseback ride, go fishing, and camp at one of the 113 campsites, most of which are surrounded by shade trees.
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
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Minutes from Arkansas’ capital city of Little Rock is the iconic Pinnacle Mountain State Park. Hiking to the cone-shaped top of Pinnacle Mountain is a must-do for an incredible view and bragging rights too. An east and west trail lead to the summit and both are strenuous but the east trail is somewhat more rugged, crossing several boulder fields. There are more than 40 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails for all experience levels.
Mount Magazine State ParkPhoto: Arkansas State Parks
Mount Magazine State Park, which includes the state’s highest point at 2,753 feet, is all about the views. Every room in the park’s lodge — which includes a swimming pool, fitness center, and game room — looks out to the Petit Jean River Valley and Blue Mountain Lake below. Thirteen cabins also share the same view. There’s plenty of big adventures to be had here too including hiking, biking, rock climbing, hang gliding, and horseback riding.
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One beach, four trips: Myrtle Beach
Sitting on a 60-mile arc of uninterrupted sand, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, wouldn’t need much else to earn its nickname: the Grand Strand. But this beach town has grown well beyond its golden shores, transforming into a seaside enclave where all types of vacation seekers can come together to “choose their own adventure,” on or off the sand. So corral the kids, gather your friends, or just pack up the car — here are four themed experiences you can have in one incredible destination on your trip to Myrtle Beach.
FOR THE HISTORY BUFFS
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Before Myrtle Beach was even a town — much less a vacation hotspot — get this: It had a castle. Known simply as Atalaya, the 30-room stunner was the winter residence of the notable Huntington family. Today, the circa-1930 Spanish villa is located in their namesake Huntington Beach State Park, and you can take a self-guided tour of the grounds to break up a day spent hiking, birdwatching, swimming, or just lounging on the park’s three-mile beach.
As if a castle weren’t enough, the same family also owned the nearby former rice plantations that became Brookgreen Gardens. Today, it’s one of the country’s most fantastic public gardens, but that claim really doesn’t do the place justice. Open to the public since 1932, the “gardens” also feature nearly 1,500 sculptures — some by names you might be familiar with, like Gutzon Borglum — a wildlife park, walking trails, and a serious holiday lights display.
For a window into how the rest of our grandparents lived, the Horry County Museum in nearby Conway showcases the history and culture — and natural history, too — of the communities around Myrtle Beach. Set in a 1905 schoolhouse, exhibits range from an over-the-top fish tank (featured on Animal Planet!) stocked with native species, historic photographs of the area, and a working, living-history farm onsite. Admission? That’s free.
Fun fact: It’s pronounced “o-ree” county, and it’s one of the biggest east of the Mississippi, mapped at a whopping 1,100 square miles. That’s 3.5 times the size of NYC!
FOR THE NOSTALGIA SEEKERS
Photo: Burroughs & Chapin Company/Myrtle Beach Family Golf
Okay, SkyWheel Myrtle Beach may look like a Ferris wheel, but this is no retro county-fair attraction. The state-of-the-art thrill ride — picture air-conditioned glass pods with plush seats — flies 200 feet above the Grand Strand, providing uninterrupted views of the sea and sand below. There’s even a VIP pod for high-falutin’ high flying.
While the SkyWheel might not be considered “throwing it back,” per se, taking yourself out to the ballgame certainly would be. The Myrtle Beach Pelicans, a Minor League affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, play seasonally at the ballpark across from Broadway at the Beach. The affordable ticket prices make for a fun night out with the entire family.
Beyond the stands, test out your own skills at Fun Plaza, an open-air arcade on the historic boardwalk beloved by locals and visitors alike since 1938. Expect mostly classics like skee-ball, pinball, and basketball, with a few new-school games for good measure.
You’re never far from a miniature golf course on a trip to Myrtle Beach, and each local putt-putt spot might as well be its own little universe. Tee off at the tropical Mt. Atlanticus, the storybook world of Captain Hook’s Adventure Golf, or the prehistoric Jurassic Mini Golf. With 50 courses to choose from, some call this area the “mini-golf capital of the world.”
FOR THE FOODIES
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Murrells Inlet — one of the communities within greater Myrtle Beach — is widely known as South Carolina’s seafood capital. Among the must-eat restaurants in this area, definitely sample The Wicked Tuna, a waterfront spot with amazing shrimp tacos, sushi, and creative cocktails. (There’s a second location on 2nd Avenue as well.)
Back in Myrtle Beach proper, Hook & Barrel — helmed by South Carolina culinary ambassador Heidi Vukov — sources only sustainable ingredients for its seafood-focused menu, plating local faves like blackened salmon with Carolina gold rice and bouillabaisse.
The dining scene here goes far beyond hook-to-plate, of course. Check out these other standouts on your trip to Myrtle Beach:
The best place to start the day is Croissants Bistro & Bakery. Open for over two decades, the bakery creates incredible cakes and pastries, along with croissant eggs benedict and avocado toast. Don’t forget the all-important mimosa!In central Myrtle Beach, grab a seat at Sea Captain’s House, set in a 1930s oceanfront cottage. It specializes in Lowcountry dishes like she-crab soup, Carolina flounder, and shrimp and grits.Named for its origins in North Carolina, Duplin Winery has a large tasting room at Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach. Visitors (of legal drinking age) can sip on the sweet wines fermented from regionally grown muscadine and scuppernong grapes. Live music and savory cheese plates add to the experience.If wine isn’t your thing, scope out Grand Strand Brewing Company, a new taproom a few blocks from the boardwalk. The beer lineup includes hazy IPAs, hefeweizens, and stouts, and when you’re feeling peckish, there are also pub burgers, wings, and sandwiches.FOR THE FAMILIES
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Watch the kids’ eyes widen as you walk up to WonderWorks at Broadway at the Beach. The upside-down building is just the start of the quirky fun here. “Edu-tainment” offerings include an astronaut-training simulator, a hurricane-force wind tunnel, and Dr. Seuss-inspired sculptures, and that’s in addition to the indoor ropes course, laser tag, and nearly 100 more exhibits.
If that doesn’t wear the kids out, The Funplex — one of Myrtle Beach’s newest spots — has both thrill and kid-friendly rides, from mini roller coasters to the tallest (and perhaps the only?) interactive 360-degree flying jet ride in the country. The Track is another favorite for families, its go-kart courses ramping up above the coastline.
End your evening with a dinner theater experience, such as Pirates Voyage. You’ll watch Blackbeard and crew swing from ropes, dive off planks, and have sword fights on the pirate ship resting in the lagoon. A four-course dinner will keep you busy while you watch the action — or watch the kids eat up the adventure on this unforgettable trip to Myrtle Beach.
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August 3, 2021
British Columbia’s rock climbing is as intense and exciting as the sport gets
British Columbia, Canada, is home to some of the best rock climbing in North America — with granite faces that rival the best climbing in California’s Eastern Sierras. A bonus is that these are much easier to reach, as they are just outside the major metropolis of Vancouver. Whether you visit the North Shore Mountain crags on a coastal inlet just a bridge away from downtown or head an hour north of Vancouver to well-developed climbing areas in Squamish, you’ll find everything from beginner-friendly to elite world-class options. Here’s your guide to the best British Columbia climbing.
Sport Climb with a View in Area 44 in Squamish
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Area 44 is one of the best beginner to intermediate sport climbing areas along the Sea-to-Sky Highway. The 40-mile drive to the crag north of Vancouver, past the coastal community of Squamish, and along the winding mountain road with vistas over the Pacific Ocean is an adventure in its own right.
Park along the Swift Creek Forest Service Road just off the highway located on the right-hand side right after Brohm Lake when traveling north. To get to the trailhead for Area 44, cross the highway and walk along a dirt path next to the concrete barrier. Take the footpath downhill through the bushes, and soon you will arrive at the signs welcoming you to the climbing area.
Area 44 is extremely well-developed. You will find hand-made wooden directional signage in the forest and laminated descriptions of all routes with their locations, grades, and the number of quickdraws required. The approach from the parking lot is less than 15 minutes.
You will find just over 40 bolted routes in the area with a grade range from 5.6 to 5.11c. Most of the climbs are about 100 feet tall. The granite has many small edges in flakes and is very comfortable to climb on. Consider trying the 5.10b route called Rocky Horror, which made the shortlist of 100 best climbs around Squamish.
The crag looks over the fantastic Tantalus Range, snow-capped even during the hot summer months. After your climb, drive further north along the Sea-to-Sky Highway to the Tantalus Lookout, from which you can see the mountains and the river along the valley all the way back to Squamish. On your drive back, consider stopping for food and drink at one of the breweries in Squamish.
Sport Climb in Cheakamus Canyon in Squamish
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Located further north past Area 44 on the Sea-to-Sky Highway, Cheakamus Canyon is Vancouver’s largest sport climbing area. The crag features some of the hardest sport climbs in Canada but has plenty of routes in the 5.8-5.10a range that beginner and intermediate climbers will enjoy. Some of the favorite climbs in the area are Emil and the Detectives (5.8) and Charlotte’s Web (5.9).
The best thing about the crag is the convenient approach right from the parking lot. To get to the parking lot, look for a bend on the right-hand side when traveling north on Sea-to-Sky just over a mile past the orange highway bridge over the Culliton Creek. Turn right on Conroy Forest Road and park in the pullout on the right-hand side. Since Cheakamus Canyon is only 20 miles away from Whistler, plan to end your day with a visit to Brandywine Falls and a nice dinner in Whistler Village.
Climb the Chief in Squamish
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The granite monolith Stawamus Chief, or the Chief, is to British Columbia climbing enthusiasts what El Capitan in Yosemite is for folks south of the border. Most of the climbs on the Chief are suitable for traditional climbing, where a climber ascends along routes that have not been bolted and places gear directly into cracks and other features of the rock. The several bolted sport routes along the Chief are fairly advanced.
However, if you are a novice but would like to experience climbing around Stawamus Chief, you can hire an experienced guide to take you up the rock. Local Squamish providers will work with your climbing skill level and offer individualized experiences for climbing the Chief. Alternatively, explore the vast number of bouldering problems at the foot of the Chief on your own. The boulders are scattered throughout the forest and can be approached from the Stawamus Chief Provincial Park parking lot.
Whether you decide to climb around the Chief or not, the area is worth a visit. Spend some time at one of the picnic tables at the viewing area below the Chief and watch the numerous climbers on the great wall.
Sport climb at Sully’s Hangout in Lynn Headwaters Park in North Vancouver
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Sully’s Hangout is located in the Lynn Headwaters Regional Park, accessible by bus or a short drive from Vancouver. The crag is located in the forest along the shoulder of Lynn Peak, one of the local mountains.
To get to Sully’s from the parking lot, walk across the bridge to the other side of Lynn Creek, turn right, and walk along the gravel Lynn Headwaters Connector path. At the signpost, turn left onto the Lynn Loop trail and climb it uphill to a small unmarked trail on the right-hand side located before the second signpost. The unmarked trail will climb through the woods towards the base of the granite wall with the climbs. The uphill approach will take you about 30 minutes and is a great way to warm up before you climb.
Sully’s Hangout has nine approachable sport climbs ranging from 5.7 to 5.10a; another 16+ climbs range 5.10b-5.12b. The route titled 3M is about 100 feet tall and features an easy 5.8 climb to the mid-pitch anchor, then a 5.10a route to the anchor at the top of the ledge. The area is shaded by large trees and can be enjoyed even in the middle of a summer day. At the end of your climbing day, visit the nearby Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge for heady views over the Lynn Canyon.
Boulder at Lynn Boulders in Lynn Headwaters Park in North Vancouver
Photo: The Hive Bouldering GymThe Hive Bouldering Gym/Facebook
Lynn Boulders are scattered throughout the forest in the Lynn Headwaters Park in North Vancouver, close to Sully’s Hangout. The boulders feature over 140 problems ranging from V1 to V10. The high density and variety of grades make this an excellent spot for beginners and advanced climbers. You will enjoy the massive boulders, the silence of the old rainforest around you, and the giant first-growth stumps scattered through the woods.
To get to the boulders, turn left after crossing the bridge over Lynn Creek, walk along the gravel Cedar Mills Trail, and turn right at the sign for Lynn Loop Trail. Climb up the switchbacks to the junction and turn right on the Lynn Loop Trail. You will soon come across another junction with a sign for boulders. Follow the footpath until you reach the first granite blocks. The approach should take no more than 30 minutes on foot from the parking lot and is a great warm-up. Refuel afterward with a snack from the End of the Line General Store, which has been serving the community for over 100 years.
Outdoor safety and gear rentals in British Columbia
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British Columbia’s land and water habitats have the highest biodiversity in North America. The locals are lucky to live in areas surrounded by a lush rainforest and learn to coexist with various wild species. Deer, black bears, bobcats, and cougars are abundant in the suburbs and smaller towns. Even in the center of Vancouver, you will spot coyotes, bald eagles, owls, and, when looking offshore, sea otters, seals, and sometimes orcas. Peregrine falcons nest on the cliffs of the Stawamus Chief, and local access societies work with climbers to ensure the nesting areas are undisturbed.
You will be entering a wildlife country in all of the climbing areas described above. The best way to prepare is to plan to avoid a wildlife encounter. Educate yourself on basic principles of bear awareness: travel in groups and ensure you can be heard from a distance, bring bear spray and know how to use it, keep your pets on the leash, and don’t leave your food unattended. Also, remember that although you should be prepared to have a run-in with wildlife, it is highly unlikely that you will.
The best guide books for the area are Squamish Select by Marc Bourdon and Vancouver Rock Climbing by Rich Wheater. Both are available in print and ebook format on the publisher’s site; you can also find a hard copy at local outdoor outfitters. For up-to-date information on events and access to crags in Squamish, check the Squamish Access Society home page. Climbing on the North Shore is stewarded by the Vancouver Climbers Association.
Always wear a helmet when sport climbing outdoors. This will protect you from rockfall and the possibility of irresponsible hikers in areas with foot access to the ledge of the crag. In case of an emergency or injury, call 911.
Climb On Equipment and Valhalla Pure Outfitters in Squamish rent climbing shoes, bouldering pads, harnesses, and helmets. Get in touch with the bouldering gym Hive North Shore to rent a bouldering pad in Vancouver.
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This airline’s latest sale offers flights for just $39
The pandemic put a lot of events on hold — weddings, parties, family reunions, and other social gatherings. But now that restrictions are easing up, it’s time to rebook. So for the next three days (from August 3 to 11:59 PM PT on August 5), Alaska Airlines is now the “Official Airline of Rescheduled Events,” offering one-way tickets for as low as $39.
The tickets are good for travel between September 7 and November 17 or between November 30 and December 15, 2021, to travel destinations like Alaska, Hawaii, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, and Cancun. Change fees have permanently disappeared for any flight booked on or after May 1, 2021, so if restrictions get tight, there’s always the chance to reschedule again.
Expect $39 flights from Los Angeles to San Francisco; $59 flights from Seattle to San Diego; $69 flights from Seattle to Las Vegas; $99 flights from San Jose to Maui, Hawaii; and $149 flights from Seattle to Kona, Hawaii.
The sale is supposed to be the airline’s biggest of the year, so be sure you don’t miss out.
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Hike and bike along old railway lines that are now epic paths in every US state
More than 1,400 unused railways traverse the plains, mountains, coastlines, and cities of the United States, according to Abandoned Rails. Some once carried cargo and coal, others shuttled workers to job sites and dreamers towards their visions of gold and glory in the wild west. By the early 1900s, more than a quarter-million miles of active rail stretched across the country. Now, groups of visionary minds led by the Rails to Trails Conservancy are repurposing some of these abandoned railways as biking and hiking trails. These “rail trails” are achieving notoriety. By 2021, every US state has rail trails, with more than 2,000 miles of them currently available for public use. These are our seven favorite rail trails.
For more information on trails designed from former rail lines visit the Rails to Trails Conservancy, a non-profit group working to repurpose out-of-use public spaces into trail systems.
1. Northern Rail Trail, New Hampshire
Photo: Friends of the Northern Rail Trail in New Hampshire/Facebook
The Northern Rail Trail runs 59 miles from Boscawen to Lebanon, New Hampshire. En route, you’ll pass the maple and red spruce that provide much of the state’s famed fall foliage. Parts of the trail are crushed stone hard pack, according to the trail’s site, while the rest is made of cinder. An old caboose lies in route, a testament to the trail’s original use. Riders who do not wish to do the entire ride in one day can book lodging in East Mandover or camp at the Mascoma Lake Campground.
Santa Fe Rail Trail, New Mexico
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The Santa Fe Rail Trail is unique on this list because it follows a still-active rail line, built and operated by the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway. Bikers, hikers, and runners can traverse 15 miles from the Santa Fe Depot in town to US Route 285. Views along the way include the historic city center and the desert southwest landscape that surrounds it, with the Sangre de Cristo Mountains towering in the background. Part of the route is paved, though much of it is dirt trail, making this route ideal for gravel bikes.
3. Peaks to Plains Trail, Colorado
Photo: Clear Creek Canyon Park
Colorado’s Peaks to Plains Trail currently runs 4.2 miles through Clear Creek Canyon in Jefferson County west of Denver. The vision of both the state government and county governments is to create 65 miles of rails to trails from the west Denver suburbs to Loveland Pass. The paved portion currently runs along the Colorado Central Railroad former path, with the final trail descending (or ascending in the opposite direction, for hardy riders) from the high Rockies to Golden, where riders can take a dip in Clear Creek.
4. Banks-Vernonia State Trail, Oregon
Photo: Friends of Stub Stewart State Park and Banks-Vernonia Rails to Trails/Facebook
The Banks-Vernonia State Trail runs 21 miles between Banks and Vernonia, appropriately. Riders cross the 80-foot-high Buxton Trestle, with views out over the lush green valley below and into the dense hillsides of the Coast Range on either side of the trestle. An interesting feature of this trail is that it consists of a paved section for bikers and runners, along with a dirt trail section for equestrians and hikers running adjacent to the paved segment. As a result, it is accessible to a wider range of recreationists.
5. White River State Trail, Wisconsin
Photo: White River Trail
Wide-open country views and charming towns make the White River State Trail among the most popular of rail trails in the US. The trail runs 19 miles and passes through Elkhorn, Springfield, Lyons, Burlington, and Kansasville. Turn it into a full day or more by staying overnight in one of the towns. We recommend turning your ride into a “cheese curd tour,” stopping at two or more of the following: 1175 in Kansasville, Fred’s Parkview in Burlington, Flat Iron Tap in Lyons, Craftsman Table and Tap, and Culver’s in Elkhorn. In Springfield, If you wish to pedal further, the White River State Trail is part of the larger Route of the Badger, which offers more than 300 miles of connected trail across Wisconsin.
6. Catskill Scenic Trail, New York
Photo: Catskill Scenic Trail
Upstate New York is home to nearly two dozen rail trails. None encapsulates the region’s natural beauty and abundant flora and fauna like the Catskill Scenic Trail. Here you can ride on bike or horseback, or hike your way through the rolling green Catskills, experiencing the route that the Ulster & Delaware Railroad used to run vital goods and supplies across New York from 1875 until 1932. In the winter, this trail is perfect for cross-country skiing, with long flat stretches punctuated by slight inclines that get the heart pumping.
7. Great American Rail TrailPhoto: Great American Rail-Trail
Rails to Trails’ biggest project is the Great American Rail Trail. This behemoth of a project aims to offer a coast-to-coast cycling experience, and when complete will stretch over 3,700 miles across 12 states. Currently, the trail begins in Washington, D.C. and runs along the northern US to Washington state, passing through Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho along the way.
In 2020, the group added over 100 miles in eight states to the 2,000 miles already in existence. The route will include established trails along with newly developed trails to connect them. One hundred percent of the trail will be separated from vehicle traffic, offering a peaceful and scenic way to explore the northern United States. No firm opening date has been announced, but the entire route is currently more than half done.
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You can surf and ski in the same day at these places around the world
If you love to surf and ski then you’ve probably faced the near-impossible task of choosing between the beach and the mountains. But what if we told you that scattered around the world are a number of special places where you can surf and ski on the same day? You’ve heard it right. You can achieve the dream in the wilds of Canada’s Vancouver Island, California’s Orange County, and Maine. There’s opportunities around Biarritz, a swanky resort on France’s Basque coast, and Christchurch, set between New Zealand’s Pacific shoreline and rugged mountains, too.
At these thrilling destinations the waves and snow are less than a four hour drive away, meaning that you can paddle out to an uncrowded lineup and carve up on powdery slopes in the same day. Here we’ll opt for a morning surf and an afternoon ski, but ultimately the order of play is down to you.
Biarritz, France
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Ever since surfers started riding the hollow waves at Cote des Basques and Grand Plage in the 1950s, Biarritz has been the historic surfing capital of Europe. The surf at this stylish Basque seaside town works all year round, although wintertime brings notably huge swells — the legendary Belharra wave in the nearby town of Saint Jean-de-Luz is known to reach 50 feet and over. Ask any hardcore local surfer and they’ll probably trade the sun-drenched and overcrowded summer for the chill of winter. For classes on Cotes des Basques beach try the French Surf Federation-approved Jo Moraiz Surf School.
Photo: La Pierre Saint-Martin/Facebook
For the afternoon adventures, drive inland for just over two hours (about 95 miles) to the La Pierre Saint-Martin ski resort in the western Pyrenees. Consider parking up at Cave Verna to tour an illuminated cave system and underground waterfalls before continuing to the slopes. The resort itself has 25 pistes at heights of up to 7,200 feet and spread over 185 acres of skiable terrain. Besides skiing and snowboarding, the family orientated resort offers snow scooter riding, snowshoeing and tobogganing. You might want to book an overnight stay at one of the village’s chalets for a well-earned rest amid a pristine pine forest.
Note: Famed for its almost 4,000-foot vertical drop, Station Gourette is an alternative skiing option located in the western Pyrenees region.
Christchurch, New Zealand
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Thoughts of New Zealand regularly evoke images of lush valleys and snowy mountains, but the Pacific nation is a superb surf destination, too. Start in the coastal suburbs of Christchurch that sit along the shores of Pegasus Bay. Beginners should stick to Scarborough Beach, where waves are best two to three hours either side of high tide. Those in search of a fast moving beach break and barrels can check out Taylors Mistake Beach, which works well on all tides. There’s free beachfront parking at both spots, and changing facilities at Taylors Mistake, should you want to clean up before moving on.
Photo: Mt Hutt/Facebook
From Christchurch it’s just a 90-minute (70 mile) cruise through rural landscapes to the 900-acre Mount Hutt Ski Area. If you haven’t refueled around Christchurch then take the chance to delve into the Canterbury region’s viticulture. Melton Estate offers lunches and wine tastings from Thursday to Sunday — of course, it all depends on how much time you have and if you can decide on a designated driver. After all, you’ll be eager to hit the slopes on 7,185-foot-tall Mount Hutt, which receives a monster snowfall from June to October.
Note: Remember that New Zealand is in the Southern Hemisphere, so the ski season is opposite to the US.
Orange County, US
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With rugged mountains rising above a dramatic Pacific coastline, Southern California seems made for the surf-and-ski crowd. Winter surfing SoCal-style means big waves, small crowds and chilly waters, and surfers are spoiled for choice in Orange County. Huntington Beach and Newport Beach are consistent year-round and remain mellow in wintertime, thus invite beginners to enjoy the fun. Drop into Newport’s Endless Sun Surf School for classes. Confident boarders can join the pros and natives at the five breaks of Trestles — it’s a mile-long walk from the parking lot to the beach, but the adrenalin rush will make it feel like a short hop.
Photo: Big Bear Mountain Resort/Facebook
It’s the best part of a three hour (120 mile) drive to Bear Mountain Ski Resort, either via a section of the Cleveland National Forest or with a detour around the Temecula Valley Wine Country. We wouldn’t blame you for stopping for a tour of the award-winning Wilson Creek Winery or being tempted by a hike along the short San Juan Loop Trail. However, over 400 acres of skiable area, 55 runs and some of the best terrain parks in the US await on Bear Mountain. There’s plenty of waterfront accommodation in Big Bear Lake, too, if you’ve nowhere else better to go.
Note: November through March is prime time for spotting gray, humpback and minke whales off the Southern California coastline.
Scarborough, US
Photo: Sara Armas/Shutterstock
It’s usually only local New Englanders and true surf fanatics that are brave enough to plunge into the Atlantic waters of Maine in winter. Yet, if you are happy with that ice-cold sensation and want to score big surf then a trip to Scarborough will produce some memorable sessions. One thing is for sure, you won’t be competing with crowds along the seven mile stretch of surfable water at Old Orchard Beach, which can witness ten-foot-high waves. Elsewhere along the coastline, Higgins Beach and Fortunes Rock are the places to be. Stay at the forested Bayley’s Camping Resort and you’ll be a quick drive from a sunrise surf at Pine Point Beach.
Photo: Shawnee Peak Maine/Facebook
From nearby Portland the US Route 302 leads all the way to Shawnee Peak (about an hour’s drive). The drive is a delight, passing a collection of glacial lakes, such as the immensely deep Sebago Lake, on the way. With an offer of 40 trails, seven glades and three terrain parks, there’s enough to make you want to swap the surfboard for a pair of skis or snowboard. There’s uphill and night skiing, too, in case you’ve the energy reserves. You’ll also be just an additional hour’s drive from the notably larger Sunday River Resort and its 135 trails.
Note: Maine’s ski season extends into early April, which is handy if you want to wait for slightly milder temperatures both in and out of the water.
Vancouver Island, Canada
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Few people are aware that Tofino, on the wild western coast of Vancouver Island, is the surfing capital of Canada. The peninsula outpost has 22 miles of all-but empty beaches, many of which fall within the Pacific Rim National Park. Akin to many surf spots, the waves are higher here in winter. That said, Chesterman Beach, Covey Bay Beach and Long Beach all have forgiving days ideal for newbies. If this is your first time in the water, the Pacific Surf Co. will soon have you popping up. Come with a tent and you can pitch at Covey Bay and Long Beach in preparation for the dawn surf that’ll allow for the afternoon ski.
Photo: Mount Washington Alpine Resort/Facebook
To reach British Columbia’s Mount Washington Alpine Resort, you first need to embark on a three and a half hour road trip past mirror lakes and around old-growth forests. Cathedral Grove is certainly worth a pit stop to admire giant cedars and picnic on a lakeside, and so is the Cumberland Brewing Co. for crisp craft beers. It’s hard not to have fun on Mount Washington, which receives some of North America’s heaviest snowfall. You can ski here until late-March and the extra spring sunlight aids in making surf-and-ski days last longer.
Note: Vancouver Island is accessible via a one and a half hour ferry ride between Horseshoe Bay, Vancouver, and Nanaimo.
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The 5 types of travel friends you’ll make and never forget
New friends often enter our lives through the front door — school, mutual friends, or a workplace environment. Travel friends enter through the windows. They show up when we least expect it, on airplanes and guided tours, and in dive bars and hostels. They might not stay long, but they often leave an impression more indelible and enduring than those we meet in the context of our everyday lives.
“Friend” might sound like a heavy word to apply to someone you know for less than 24 hours, but people we meet while traveling hold a special place in our hearts. Still, promises to stay in touch usually fall through. Drunken vows to visit each other rarely come to fruition. But somehow, those fleeting friends we’ll never see again manage to touch us in profound ways. While the types of “travel friends” are varied and limitless, these are the travel friends you’re most likely to meet on the road.
1. The Hostel RoommateThe Hostel Roommate can go one of two ways, and usually there’s not much gray area: He’s the guy you curse under your breath while you’re trying to sleep because he thinks “natural herbs” are a deodorant substitute, or he’s your new BFF for the weekend.
The Hostel Roommate is a crash course in friendship. Usually you know someone for a few years before you decide to live with them, or even share a hotel room with them. Bunking with a total stranger in an unfamiliar place, presumably where you’re both looking to have new experiences, sets the stage for a pretty speedy connection. When you go out drinking and come back at 4:00 AM, the Hostel Roommate is the guy you commiserate with about not meeting anyone that night, and by 6:00 AM, you’re telling him about the ex-girlfriend who broke your heart 12 years ago. He’s the guy who coaxes you out of your comfort zone to try street food on a swelteringly hot afternoon in Bangkok. It’s just pork on a skewer, but it feels somehow meaningful.
You knew the Hostel Roommate for 24 hours six years ago, but it feels like you traveled together for years.
2. The Bar BFFThe Bar BFF’s value really lies in their utility. You’re feeling lost and awkward at a bar in a foreign country. Maybe you’re alone, or with a friend. Maybe you feel too sober. Then, as if taking a cue from a phantom director offstage, he appears.
“What’re you drinkin’, bud?”
Next thing you know, you’re saddled up to the bar with a like-minded traveler. Fueled by alcohol and a common sense of purpose, you spend the next few hours partying like you’ll never see each other again (because you probably won’t). Maybe that means sitting in a low-lit pub in deep conversation, throwing back Guinnesses until you can’t stand, or maybe it means shredding every dance floor that dares to get in your way. Either way, the Bar BFF is an Icarus-esque friendship that burns bright, flies too close to the sun, and crashes back to Earth by morning.
3. The Foreign Fling
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More than any other travel friend, the Foreign Fling makes you temporarily lose your grip on reality. You become Owen Wilson in Midnight in Paris meeting a girl in an old Parisian record shop. You’re Colin Farrell in In Bruges drinking with Chloe by dim candlelight in a medieval Belgian square. Maybe it’s nothing more than the rosy filter of a new country, but romance abroad seems somehow more passionate on cobbled 13th century streets and in dim Elizabethan taverns than it does on the heartless urban pavement of America.
I could wax poetic wondering why foreign romances feel so special, but the answer is pretty obvious: There’s an expiration date. The relationship has a maximum lifespan of days, not months or years, which makes it exponentially easier to ignore flaws and focus on the positive. Maybe you’ll see the Foreign Fling again if you stay in touch, and if you’re both still single five years from now when you revisit the same country — but probably not. Foreign Flings aren’t life partners, they’re baubles of fond memories wrapped in possibilities and endless “what ifs.” You’ll never see them again, but honestly, it’s probably better that way.
4. The Airplane SeatmateAs Will Mackenzie from The Inbetweeners astutely points out, “anyone can be your friend, you just have to hang around them long enough.” Airplanes are the perfect place to simply “hang around.” Airplane Seatmates are the friends you make against your will (as for finding love on an airplane, well, that’s a different story). They’re the people we talk to because we have nowhere else to go, and you can’t excuse yourself to use the bathroom more than once an hour or it just looks suspicious.
In the Airplane Seatmate, you have a captive audience. It’s like speed dating on steroids. Sure, you might be silent the whole time, glued to your movie or podcast, but if the floodgates of conversation do open, good luck not becoming fast friends. When you spend hours sitting so close to someone you forget which elbow is yours and which is theirs, you can’t help but connect. You’ll probably disembark thinking, “Wow, what a cool guy. Can’t wait to stay in touch,” only to realize you live six hours from each other and will never speak again. But nonetheless — thank you Airplane Seatmate, for making that international flight feel like six hours rather than seven.
5. The Nice Older CoupleThe Nice Older Couple are the perfect travel friends for the first-time traveler, or someone who finds themselves alone in an unfamiliar place looking for a semblance of comfort. They’re the parents vacationing without their kids, or retirees taking a summer holiday. Maybe you’ll meet them on a guided tour of a city, or a sunset booze cruise, or while strolling around a museum. The Nice Older Couple are your home away from home.
This is a short-lived friendship, perhaps lasting only an afternoon, but that doesn’t matter. It’s as refreshing and comforting as finding your favorite TV show on a hotel television that otherwise only has foreign-language channels. It’s the equivalent of a much-needed phone call home to your family during a stressful trip. You won’t hit the bars with the Nice Older Couple or likely have any wild experiences, but the conversation will feel comfortable and natural, and they’ll probably try to set you up with their son or daughter by the time you part ways. Despite everyone’s best intentions, you’ll never see the Nice Older Couple again and definitely won’t meet that son or daughter. But if you’re lucky, maybe you’ll get two Facebook friends out of it who — much like our actual parents — will diligently “like” every travel photo you post for the foreseeable future.
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The 10 most expensive airport parking lots in the US
When planning your trip, you’re factoring in hotels, flights, andbfood, but are you including the price of airport parking in your budget? Airport parking is notoriously expensive, but just how much should you put aside for parking your car at the airport parking lot while you’re vacationing?
To save you from spending more than anticipated, Zutobi, an online resource for all things driving and driver safety, has ranked the most expensive and cheapest airport parking lots in the US.
Zutobi looked at the airports that received the most commercial passengers in every state and visited their websites for pricing options for a full day’s parking. The parking lots were then ranked into four categories: highest maximum daily rates (when parked in the short-term areas), lowest minimum daily rates, most expensive average daily rates, and cheapest average daily rates. The average prices are based on all the parking areas — short-term and long-term.
Airports with the highest maximum daily rates
Denver International Airport ($144)Jackson Hole Airport ($100)O’Hare International Airport ($77)Salt Lake City International Airport ($55)Portland International Airport ($48)Hector International Airport ($48)Minneapolis – Saint Paul International Airport ($45)Newark Liberty International Airport ($44)Philadelphia International Airport ($44)John F. Kennedy International Airport ($42)Airports with the lowest minimum daily rates
Des Moines International Airport ($4)Will Rogers World Airport ($6)Denver International Airport ($6)Eppley Airfield ($6)Charlotte Douglas International Airport ($7)Sioux Falls Regional Airport ($7)Baltimore/Washington International Airport ($7)St. Louis Lambert International Airport ($7)Wilmington Airport ($8)Boise Airport ($8)Airports with the most expensive average daily rates
Denver International Airport ($75)Jackson Hole Airport ($58.50)O’Hare International Airport ($49.50)Los Angeles International Airport ($40)Boston Logan International Airport ($38)Seattle–Tacoma International Airport ($34.70)Philadelphia International Airport ($34)Hector International Airport ($33)Salt Lake City International Airport ($32.50)Newark Liberty International Airport ($32.50)Airports with the cheapest average daily rates
Eppley Airfield ($9)Yeager Airport ($10)Sioux Falls Regional Airport ($10.50)Clinton National Airport ($10.50)Albuquerque International Sunport ($10.50)Bradley International Airport ($11)Burlington International Airport ($12)Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport ($13)Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport ($13.50)Baltimore/Washington International Airport ($14.50)For more information and to find the best rate for airport parking, visit Zuboti’s website.
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