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Uranus [TotalFark]
2023-02-04 3:44:20 AM  
Countries where it's summer.
 
Maybe you should drive [TotalFark]
2023-02-04 3:50:43 AM  
Australia
 
TheHighlandHowler [TotalFark] [OhFark]
2023-02-04 4:12:27 AM  
I went to London in January and tore through seeing touristy things that I would have waited hours for any other time.  (Crown Jewels, Tower of London, tower bridge, etc.)
 
MrBallou [TotalFark] [OhFark]
2023-02-04 4:28:27 AM  
Southwest US deserts.
 
yahyahyah [TotalFark]
2023-02-04 4:29:33 AM  
Cynicism and the Pogues aside, there's something to be said for Christmas in NYC.
 
Jesus McSordid [TotalFark] [OhFark]
2023-02-04 6:10:02 AM  

Maybe you should drive: Australia


Nice try. Sitting here in Melbourne with the hearting going. It's February.
 
Sunidesus [TotalFark] [OhFark]
2023-02-04 6:22:05 AM  

TheHighlandHowler: I went to London in January and tore through seeing touristy things that I would have waited hours for any other time.  (Crown Jewels, Tower of London, tower bridge, etc.)


Yeah, I was going to say Europe. Far easier to see touristy/museum stuff with smaller crowds. And because it doesn't usually get all that cold there most cities are still very walkable.

Source: have done France in both February & June. Both were fun but the February trip was a lot easier to maneuver.
 
Tr0mBoNe [TotalFark]
2023-02-04 6:52:49 AM  
Costa Rica is always good.
 
Hey Nurse! [OhFark]
2023-02-04 7:16:39 AM  
Subby's mom's house
 
Petite Mel
2023-02-04 7:18:08 AM  

Hey Nurse!: Subby's mom's house


But, the crowds...
 
ingo
2023-02-04 7:20:45 AM  
New Orleans in the weeks before Mardi Gras.  Everyone's finishing up preparations and getting in the mood but there's no crowds.
 
SunflowerKitten
2023-02-04 7:22:29 AM  
Hawaii.
Warm enough for beach and not that crowded.
 
educated [TotalFark]
2023-02-04 7:29:15 AM  
I second Costa Rica. Stunning country and I'll talk your ear off about it if you ask. So don't. Or do. Whatever. I am not your guru.

But in PA there's a place called Ricketts Glen State Park. One of the many trails is a ~10 mile loop hike with 22 separate waterfalls. You need a permit to hike it in the winter because, as you can imagine, it's very dangerous.

I've not done the hike in the winter because I don't have the necessary experience hiking ice, but if you do, here's an example of what the winter  hike has:

Fark user imageView Full Size


As with everything PA geology, it's not particularly impressive, there are more stunning views in younger mountains. You're coming here for the volume, the peace, and to feel the creak of one of the world's oldest mountain ranges ("older than bones").
 
Yellow Beard
2023-02-04 7:30:15 AM  

yahyahyah: Cynicism and the Pogues aside, there's something to be said for Christmas in NYC.


Yep. The stench of piss and rotting garbage are at a minimum due to cold temps.
 
Yellow Beard
2023-02-04 7:32:12 AM  

educated: I second Costa Rica. Stunning country and I'll talk your ear off about it if you ask. So don't. Or do. Whatever. I am not your guru.

But in PA there's a place called Ricketts Glen State Park. One of the many trails is a ~10 mile loop hike with 22 separate waterfalls. You need a permit to hike it in the winter because, as you can imagine, it's very dangerous.

I've not done the hike in the winter because I don't have the necessary experience hiking ice, but if you do, here's an example of what the winter  hike has:

[Fark user image 425x340]

As with everything PA geology, it's not particularly impressive, there are more stunning views in younger mountains. You're coming here for the volume, the peace, and to feel the creak of one of the world's oldest mountain ranges ("older than bones").


That particular hike kills and wounds plenty of people even in summer. Don't do it unless you have the skills and equipment.
I live about 30 miles from there.
 
bamnuke
2023-02-04 7:32:46 AM  
Wife and I spent a week in Prague starting NYE. We had a great time. Highly recommended.
 
The_Philosopher_King
2023-02-04 7:39:03 AM  
North America's MOST SCENIC WINTER TRAIN - The Aurora Train
Youtube ZurYGiceEzc


I haven't done it, but I like the sound of it.
 
educated [TotalFark]
2023-02-04 7:39:55 AM  

Yellow Beard: educated: I second Costa Rica. Stunning country and I'll talk your ear off about it if you ask. So don't. Or do. Whatever. I am not your guru.

But in PA there's a place called Ricketts Glen State Park. One of the many trails is a ~10 mile loop hike with 22 separate waterfalls. You need a permit to hike it in the winter because, as you can imagine, it's very dangerous.

I've not done the hike in the winter because I don't have the necessary experience hiking ice, but if you do, here's an example of what the winter  hike has:

[Fark user image 425x340]

As with everything PA geology, it's not particularly impressive, there are more stunning views in younger mountains. You're coming here for the volume, the peace, and to feel the creak of one of the world's oldest mountain ranges ("older than bones").

That particular hike kills and wounds plenty of people even in summer. Don't do it unless you have the skills and equipment.
I live about 30 miles from there.


North Central PA is my favorite.

I did the Ricketts waterfall hike in the summer months wearing minimalist shoes (very grippy minimalist shoes). I was delirious with joy at the end.
 
The Prionic Woman
2023-02-04 7:47:28 AM  
Japanese onsen. Sake and snow.
 
Billy Liar
2023-02-04 7:51:05 AM  

Jesus McSordid: Maybe you should drive: Australia

Nice try. Sitting here in Melbourne with the hearting going. It's February.


Yehbut, you need to remind people that in February there, it should be hot already.
 
Gramma
2023-02-04 7:52:53 AM  
Anywhere my face doesn't hurt when I go outside.
 
45cal
2023-02-04 7:56:40 AM  

educated: I second Costa Rica. Stunning country and I'll talk your ear off about it if you ask. So don't. Or do. Whatever. I am not your guru.

But in PA there's a place called Ricketts Glen State Park. One of the many trails is a ~10 mile loop hike with 22 separate waterfalls. You need a permit to hike it in the winter because, as you can imagine, it's very dangerous.

I've not done the hike in the winter because I don't have the necessary experience hiking ice, but if you do, here's an example of what the winter  hike has:

[Fark user image image 425x340]

As with everything PA geology, it's not particularly impressive, there are more stunning views in younger mountains. You're coming here for the volume, the peace, and to feel the creak of one of the world's oldest mountain ranges ("older than bones").


We loved ricketts glen!! We hiked it in the fall and it was amazing! Seconded on Costa Rica as well beautiful country with amazing people. Loved La Fortuna!
 
kdawg7736 [TotalFark] [OhFark]
2023-02-04 7:56:57 AM  
New York City. That place smells in the summer according to a friend who travels there in the winter.
 
kdawg7736 [TotalFark] [OhFark]
2023-02-04 7:58:26 AM  

educated: I second Costa Rica. Stunning country and I'll talk your ear off about it if you ask. So don't. Or do. Whatever. I am not your guru.

But in PA there's a place called Ricketts Glen State Park. One of the many trails is a ~10 mile loop hike with 22 separate waterfalls. You need a permit to hike it in the winter because, as you can imagine, it's very dangerous.

I've not done the hike in the winter because I don't have the necessary experience hiking ice, but if you do, here's an example of what the winter  hike has:

[Fark user image 425x340]

As with everything PA geology, it's not particularly impressive, there are more stunning views in younger mountains. You're coming here for the volume, the peace, and to feel the creak of one of the world's oldest mountain ranges ("older than bones").


I keep telling myself I want to see Ricketts Glen. Now I want to go.
 
baronbloodbath [TotalFark] [OhFark]
2023-02-04 7:59:32 AM  

educated: I second Costa Rica. Stunning country and I'll talk your ear off about it if you ask. So don't. Or do. Whatever. I am not your guru.

But in PA there's a place called Ricketts Glen State Park. One of the many trails is a ~10 mile loop hike with 22 separate waterfalls. You need a permit to hike it in the winter because, as you can imagine, it's very dangerous.

I've not done the hike in the winter because I don't have the necessary experience hiking ice, but if you do, here's an example of what the winter  hike has:

[Fark user image image 425x340]

As with everything PA geology, it's not particularly impressive, there are more stunning views in younger mountains. You're coming here for the volume, the peace, and to feel the creak of one of the world's oldest mountain ranges ("older than bones").


Didn't know you need a permit to hike in the winter. I hiked it in fall about 10 years ago. Amazing trip.
 
45cal
2023-02-04 8:01:14 AM  
I will add the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in winter is breathtakingly beautiful. The Upper Tahquamenon falls freezes almost completely except for a small portion in the middle. The Eben ice caves are also really pretty, and if we get a cold enough winter you can walk out on lake Superior for quite a distance.
But take warm clothes, snowshoes, and make sure you have a higher clearance vehicle because the snow gets pretty deep.
 
payattention
2023-02-04 8:01:26 AM  
Anywhere other than Minneapolis. But that goes for any time of the year... not just winter.

/solely my opinion
//your experiences may vary
///and you must like the color white as that is what you will see for nine months out of the year.
 
educated [TotalFark]
2023-02-04 8:02:01 AM  

45cal: educated: I second Costa Rica. Stunning country and I'll talk your ear off about it if you ask. So don't. Or do. Whatever. I am not your guru.

But in PA there's a place called Ricketts Glen State Park. One of the many trails is a ~10 mile loop hike with 22 separate waterfalls. You need a permit to hike it in the winter because, as you can imagine, it's very dangerous.

I've not done the hike in the winter because I don't have the necessary experience hiking ice, but if you do, here's an example of what the winter  hike has:

[Fark user image image 425x340]

As with everything PA geology, it's not particularly impressive, there are more stunning views in younger mountains. You're coming here for the volume, the peace, and to feel the creak of one of the world's oldest mountain ranges ("older than bones").

We loved ricketts glen!! We hiked it in the fall and it was amazing! Seconded on Costa Rica as well beautiful country with amazing people. Loved La Fortuna!


Did you do the seven line zip line?! Arenal on one side, the lake on the other?!

Did you giggle as hard as we did at the Montezuma oropendola?

Did Arenal burp for you?

Did you drink ALL THE COFFEE?
 
jaytkay [OhFark]
2023-02-04 8:03:51 AM  
We used to go to nearby summer resorts for New Year's Eve and rent condos/cabins. Places like the SW Michigan beach towns, and Door County, Wisconsin. Very cozy and pretty, inside with a fire. A few restaurants and pubs would be open.
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Hey Nurse! [OhFark]
2023-02-04 8:05:17 AM  
I've always wanted to go to Punxsutawney, but my wife says it's a stupid idea. It's always 6 more weeks of winter. A thousand people freezing their butts off waiting to worship a rat. As we get old, my wife not only sounds like Phil Connors, but she's starting to look like him, too.
 
Laobaojun
2023-02-04 8:05:44 AM  
Hawai'i.
The northern swells are amazing.
 
crustysandman [TotalFark]
2023-02-04 8:07:43 AM  
I'm currently in the Jamaican jungle at a foodie and ganja retreat.
 
ModernPrimitive01
2023-02-04 8:09:11 AM  

crustysandman: I'm currently in the Jamaican jungle at a foodie and ganja retreat.


Username checks out
 
The Smails Kid
2023-02-04 8:10:33 AM  
Wi nøt trei a høliday in Sweden this yër?
See the løveli lakes
The wøndërful telephøne system
And mäni interesting furry animals
Including the majestik møøse
 
45cal
2023-02-04 8:10:43 AM  

educated: 45cal: educated: I second Costa Rica. Stunning country and I'll talk your ear off about it if you ask. So don't. Or do. Whatever. I am not your guru.

But in PA there's a place called Ricketts Glen State Park. One of the many trails is a ~10 mile loop hike with 22 separate waterfalls. You need a permit to hike it in the winter because, as you can imagine, it's very dangerous.

I've not done the hike in the winter because I don't have the necessary experience hiking ice, but if you do, here's an example of what the winter  hike has:

[Fark user image image 425x340]

As with everything PA geology, it's not particularly impressive, there are more stunning views in younger mountains. You're coming here for the volume, the peace, and to feel the creak of one of the world's oldest mountain ranges ("older than bones").

We loved ricketts glen!! We hiked it in the fall and it was amazing! Seconded on Costa Rica as well beautiful country with amazing people. Loved La Fortuna!

Did you do the seven line zip line?! Arenal on one side, the lake on the other?!

Did you giggle as hard as we did at the Montezuma oropendola?

Did Arenal burp for you?

Did you drink ALL THE COFFEE?


We didn't do the zip line but we did do the hanging bridges your with a local guide which was cool, we also did the trek to arenal falls and watched a dumb shiat almost drown trying to stand underneath them,. We also did the hot springs which was great! As and yes we drank all the coffee!! Plus we found if you order from cafe Britt they ship to the US for free so we still get our fix when we are feeling cold.
 
Publikwerks
2023-02-04 8:12:26 AM  
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//Don't care that it's -20 out + wind chill
///Still wicked awesome
 
educated [TotalFark]
2023-02-04 8:15:55 AM  

baronbloodbath: educated: I second Costa Rica. Stunning country and I'll talk your ear off about it if you ask. So don't. Or do. Whatever. I am not your guru.

But in PA there's a place called Ricketts Glen State Park. One of the many trails is a ~10 mile loop hike with 22 separate waterfalls. You need a permit to hike it in the winter because, as you can imagine, it's very dangerous.

I've not done the hike in the winter because I don't have the necessary experience hiking ice, but if you do, here's an example of what the winter  hike has:

[Fark user image image 425x340]

As with everything PA geology, it's not particularly impressive, there are more stunning views in younger mountains. You're coming here for the volume, the peace, and to feel the creak of one of the world's oldest mountain ranges ("older than bones").

Didn't know you need a permit to hike in the winter. I hiked it in fall about 10 years ago. Amazing trip.


You are correct! My information is outdated! There is a company that will provide the gear and an experienced guide to carry us normies through the hike. No permit, just a chunk of cash and some warm clothes.
 
Cyril Sneer
2023-02-04 8:16:48 AM  

Hey Nurse!: Subby's mom's house


But Subby said no ski resorts
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educated [TotalFark]
2023-02-04 8:20:16 AM  

45cal: educated: 45cal: educated: I second Costa Rica. Stunning country and I'll talk your ear off about it if you ask. So don't. Or do. Whatever. I am not your guru.

But in PA there's a place called Ricketts Glen State Park. One of the many trails is a ~10 mile loop hike with 22 separate waterfalls. You need a permit to hike it in the winter because, as you can imagine, it's very dangerous.

I've not done the hike in the winter because I don't have the necessary experience hiking ice, but if you do, here's an example of what the winter  hike has:

[Fark user image image 425x340]

As with everything PA geology, it's not particularly impressive, there are more stunning views in younger mountains. You're coming here for the volume, the peace, and to feel the creak of one of the world's oldest mountain ranges ("older than bones").

We loved ricketts glen!! We hiked it in the fall and it was amazing! Seconded on Costa Rica as well beautiful country with amazing people. Loved La Fortuna!

Did you do the seven line zip line?! Arenal on one side, the lake on the other?!

Did you giggle as hard as we did at the Montezuma oropendola?

Did Arenal burp for you?

Did you drink ALL THE COFFEE?

We didn't do the zip line but we did do the hanging bridges your with a local guide which was cool, we also did the trek to arenal falls and watched a dumb shiat almost drown trying to stand underneath them,. We also did the hot springs which was great! As and yes we drank all the coffee!! Plus we found if you order from cafe Britt they ship to the US for free so we still get our fix when we are feeling cold.


I was hooked on cafe britt for years after my first trip there in 2005 - holy moly that stuff is good. We used to buy it by the case (for the discount, ya see).
 
EnderWiggnz
2023-02-04 8:21:02 AM  

Hey Nurse!: I've always wanted to go to Punxsutawney, but my wife says it's a stupid idea. It's always 6 more weeks of winter. A thousand people freezing their butts off waiting to worship a rat. As we get old, my wife not only sounds like Phil Connors, but she's starting to look like him, too.


Just go to Disney if you want to worship a rodent
 
educated [TotalFark]
2023-02-04 8:22:13 AM  

EnderWiggnz: Hey Nurse!: I've always wanted to go to Punxsutawney, but my wife says it's a stupid idea. It's always 6 more weeks of winter. A thousand people freezing their butts off waiting to worship a rat. As we get old, my wife not only sounds like Phil Connors, but she's starting to look like him, too.

Just go to Disney if you want to worship a rodent


1000 freezing people in PA > 100,000 sweaty people in Florida.
 
Ambitwistor [TotalFark]
2023-02-04 8:24:47 AM  
A lot of ski towns or other places in the Rockies are beautiful even if you don't hit the ski resorts themselves. Piñon wood fires in kiva fireplaces, snowshoeing / cross-country backwoods skiing, and spas in northern New Mexico (and farolitos / luminaries around Christmas). Hot springs in Colorado. Ice sculptures outside frozen Lake Louise near Banff.
 
Ambitwistor [TotalFark]
2023-02-04 8:25:22 AM  

educated: EnderWiggnz: Hey Nurse!: I've always wanted to go to Punxsutawney, but my wife says it's a stupid idea. It's always 6 more weeks of winter. A thousand people freezing their butts off waiting to worship a rat. As we get old, my wife not only sounds like Phil Connors, but she's starting to look like him, too.

Just go to Disney if you want to worship a rodent

1000 freezing people in PA > 100,000 sweaty people in Florida.


True also if you reverse the numbers.
 
caljar
2023-02-04 8:35:42 AM  
The Sax-Zim Bog, best winter bird watching in the USA.  https://saxzim.org/
 
The Irresponsible Captain [TotalFark]
2023-02-04 8:41:16 AM  
It's good for scouting abandoned places without all the vegetation growing over them. For the less adventurous you can do so from many rails to trails projects.

Most hikes through the woods can be nice with more open views. Though a warm weekend or short hike is advised. There are some places you can cross country ski.
 
Madeup Farkname
2023-02-04 8:46:09 AM  
If you're a family-with-kids, on a budget, in the US, and international travel isn't your thing, look into indoor water parks.
Many have outdoor parts that are closed down for the winter, but still plenty of fun to be had inside and the crowds aren't bad since winter is the off-season.
 
berylman [TotalFark]
2023-02-04 8:52:51 AM  
Beaches can be nice...just don't expect to get a tan or go swimming. Can't beat the rental rates
 
12349876
2023-02-04 8:53:27 AM  

Sunidesus: TheHighlandHowler: I went to London in January and tore through seeing touristy things that I would have waited hours for any other time.  (Crown Jewels, Tower of London, tower bridge, etc.)

Yeah, I was going to say Europe. Far easier to see touristy/museum stuff with smaller crowds. And because it doesn't usually get all that cold there most cities are still very walkable.

Source: have done France in both February & June. Both were fun but the February trip was a lot easier to maneuver.


The risk is having to walk around a city day after day in the snow. Even good public transport doesn't get you to the front door of museums. I spent most of a January in Europe and avoided significant snow until those last couple days and they really sucked.
 
west.la.lawyer [TotalFark]
2023-02-04 9:02:55 AM  

Madeup Farkname: If you're a family-with-kids, on a budget, in the US, and international travel isn't your thing, look into indoor water parks.
Many have outdoor parts that are closed down for the winter, but still plenty of fun to be had inside and the crowds aren't bad since winter is the off-season.


so, yeah, we did this... bring LOTS of money
 
bongon247 [OhFark]
2023-02-04 9:06:50 AM  
I always enjoyed Woodford, VT.  Rent a cabin, a couple of snowmobiles.  hiat the V.A.S.T trails  and have a great time.  There was a loop we would ride who knows how many miles, stop for lunch and a beer at this great place on the trail, then head back.  It would take all day and man, when you got back to the cabin and got some hot food and sat in front of the wood stove, heaven for me.
 
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