The Radar: National Parks Free This Weekend, London With Kids, Ski Resorts for Non-Skiers

  • All 397 national parks across the U.S. will be offering free admission this weekend  from January 14 through 16 to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Special events will be held at various sites including the new MLK Memorial in Washington, D.C. [NPS.gov]
  • You don’t have to be a professional skier– or a skier at all– to enjoy a trip to the moutnains. These top 10 ski resorts for non-skiers offer plenty of alternatives to keep you occupied off the slopes, from spa services to cooking classes and wine tastings.  [Shermans Travel]

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