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Whistler

Whistler is a resort community near Vancouver in British Columbia. Boasting the largest ski area in North America, Whistler is a popular winter skiing and outdoor sports destination.

Understand
Before the skiers and snowboarders came, Whistler was a logging town called Alta Lake. The area was known for its snow and a group of investors hatched a plan to build a ski resort in the hopes of attracting the 1968 Winter Olympics. The Olympic dream didn't come through immediately, but the first ski resort opened in what is now the Creekside area in 1967 and a second resort opened on Blackcomb mountain in 1980. Intrawest, the then-owner of Blackcomb Mountain, bought out Whistler Mountain in 1997 and merged the operations as a single ski area.

Whistler got its Olympic wishes in 2010, as it hosted most of the ski and sliding events for the 2010 Winter Olympics and all of the skiing events for 2010 Winter Paralympics.

Whistler had a resident population of 14,000 people in 2020, in addition to an average of 15,000 visitors.

Climate
Not surprisingly for a ski resort, Whistler gets its fair share of snow and cold weather. Winter temperatures average about 0°C during the day and -6°C overnight in the village with snow typically on the ground from December into April. Summer days can be quite warm, with temperatures reaching the high 20s Celsius, but nights tend to be cool. As with the rest of the Lower Mainland, there is significantly more precipitation from November through April than other times of the year.

By car
Whistler is connected to the rest of British Columbia by the Sea To Sky Highway (Highway 99), a beautiful but windy and, at times narrow, road. The highway was significantly upgraded and widened prior to the 2010 Winter Olympics and is now much safer compared to the past, when it had a slightly dangerous reputation, but care should still be taken when driving, especially in winter conditions. The section along Howe Sound between Vancouver and Squamish is probably one of the most scenic routes to be found anywhere. Typical driving time from Vancouver is about 2-2.5 hours. There are a number of rideshare sites available where you can find people to share the journey and costs. If you have time go back the long way to Vancouver by the Dufffey Lake Road through Lillooet & Fraser Canyon: Fantastic Alpine Lakes the small "Marble Canyon", Semi-Arid Lillooet - long needle pines & sage brush: an extension of the Sonorian Desert, and the down the Fraser River back to the Lower Mainland and Vancouver's west coast marine Rain Forest.

By taxi
Whistler Resort Cabs, +1 604-938-1515, provides taxi service from Vancouver and Vancouver International Airport to Whistler for $255.

If a number of people are travelling together it is possible to go by limo for $350-400 with room for between 6 and 10 people.

By plane
The nearest large airport is Vancouver International Airport. There are bus and limousine companies that provide direct shuttle service from the airport to Whistler. Tickets for Snowbus (Tourism BC Visitor Centre) and Pacific Coach Lines (SkyLynx counter) can be purchased in the arrivals hall. Car rental is also available at the airport (in winter, always request snow tires and inspect to confirm they were installed).

Visitors arriving from the United States may find flying domestically to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport  or Bellingham International Airport  and taking bus services across the border to be a cheaper option. The bus journey will be upwards of 5 hours. Quick Shuttle offers bus services.

Whistler does have two small air facilities — a heliport and a seaplane base. They're mainly used for sightseeing but do have a few regional chartered flights.

 * , 9940-9990 Heliport Rd. Helijet provides service between Whistler and Vancouver.
 * , 9940-9990 Heliport Rd. Helijet provides service between Whistler and Vancouver.

Pemberton, 45 minutes north of Whistler, also has a small (international) airport with charters service.

Get around
The town of Whistler sprawls out around the valley, but the heart of the Whistler experience focuses on the European-style villages built around the base of the gondolas. Most of the accommodation, restaurants, bars, shops and the Blackcomb and Whistler gondolas are in Whistler Village and the Upper Village, at the foot of Whistler and Blackcomb. Village North (Blackcomb Village), built around the old base of Blackcomb, is smaller but still has a number of restaurants and hotels. Whistler Creekside is built around the original gondola on the south side of Whistler Mountain.

The easiest way to get around most of Whistler is by foot. Whistler Village and the Upper Village are mostly pedestrian walkways and small enough that you can walk anywhere. A short trail (5-10 minutes) links it with Village North and there is also an extensive system of trails that links Whistler Village with many of the parks, golf courses and beaches in other parts of the valley. Cars are best used if you're trying to reach some of the outlying areas. If you do use a car, the main road through town is Highway 99.

By bike
In the summer months there are many bike rental outfits. A valley trail connects 99% of all areas within and around Whistler. This is a paved 2- lane trail system that is very pleasant and fast to get around on. More advanced trails head north to Pemberton and south to Squamish for those who may be more adventurous.

By train
Whistler does not have regular scheduled passenger service. The Rocky Mountaineer runs trains from North Vancouver to Jasper with overnight stops at Whistler and Quesnel during the summer months, but this is a luxury service aimed squarely at tourists.

See

 * Brandywine Falls Provincial Park.jpg in the view from the top of the mountain. The Whistler and Blackcomb Gondolas run daily almost year-round (they are closed for maintenance during October-early November). The views from the top are quite spectacular. Sightseeing tickets cost $52.45.

Whistler-Blackcomb

If skiing or boarding is your thing, it's hard to be disappointed with Whistler-Blackcomb, (toll-free) or. With 37 lifts servicing over 200 runs on two mountains and a vertical drop of over 1,500 meters (5,000 feet), Whistler-Blackcomb is the largest ski resort in North America and consistently ranks as one of the top three ski destinations in North America. The variety of terrain is huge — ranging from beginner areas to chutes and trees and groomed cruising runs to alpine bowls heaped with powder after a fresh snow fall — so there should be something to suit everyone. On the freestyle side of things, it has four terrain parks, a snow cross track and a superpipe.

If you are staying in Whistler Village or are parked in the day lots, the closest access point for both mountains is the two gondolas from Skiers Plaza in Whistler Village. The ride up takes 20-25 minutes and lineups can be long during the morning. Whistler Creekside has a gondola that accesses the southwest side of Whistler Mountain. This is a long walk from the Village so it is only useful if you are staying in the Creekside area or have a car. Village North has a couple of lifts that access Blackcomb Mountain and a beginners area. The gondolas start operation at 8:30AM and stop between 3PM and 4PM, depending on the time of the year. Snow conditions are available from the Snow Phone at.

Both mountains open the fourth weekend of November and the main season runs until late April. Conditions permitting, the resort will keep one of the mountains open until early June for spring skiing. Afterwards, the Blackcomb Glacier opens for a few hours a day from mid-June to early August, but there are only a few runs as most of it is used by summer ski and snowboard camps.

Lift ticket prices have increased rapidly: as of 2022 an adult lift ticket costs $229 at the base of the mountain during the busy holiday periods. Booking early on the resort website can significantly reduce this rate to about $100 per day, either with the Whistler-Blackcomb day pass, or by purchasing a multi-day EDGE card (only for Canadian and Washington State residents).

Another option for frequent skiers or riders is the Epic Pass, which gives unlimited access all winter to 38 North American resorts owned by Vail Resorts (including Whistler-Blackcomb) for US$800-950, depending on how early the pass is purchased. This pass, and the EDGE card and deeply-discounted day passes, are normally sold only until the first few days of December each year.

Other activities

 * Backcountry skiing and cross country skiing are popular in Whistler as well. There is cross country skiing around Lost Lake, including night skiing if the conditions are right, and Backcountry Skiing throughout the valley, particularly off of the tops of Whistler and Blackcomb. The Callaghan Valley is just south of Whistler (turn left before Function Junction) and will host the Nordic Skiing events for the 2010 Winter Olympics. Callaghan Country hosts guided ski touring, snow shoeing, and cross country skiing tours in this region. Heliskiing is an expensive but worthwhile endeavour if you crave making tracks where few others do. Several operators make Whistler's miles of backcountry terrain available to visitors.
 * Golf is a popular activity in Whistler and it has a driving range & 3 championship caliber courses, & two more amazing courses under Mount Currie in nearby Pemberton.
 * Golf is a popular activity in Whistler and it has a driving range & 3 championship caliber courses, & two more amazing courses under Mount Currie in nearby Pemberton.
 * Golf is a popular activity in Whistler and it has a driving range & 3 championship caliber courses, & two more amazing courses under Mount Currie in nearby Pemberton.

 * There are a number of hiking trails in and around Whistler. For the casual walker looking for a pleasant walk through an ancient grove of cedar trees, Cougar Mountain provides an easy hour loop. More aggressive day hikers might head to Brandywine Meadows, a six-hour trip up much steeper terrain. And multi-day backpackers also have a variety of options including the Helm Creek trail to Garibaldi Lake and the Black Tusk. Of course, the ski lifts and gondolas of Whistler Blackcomb operate in the summer to offer hikers a relaxing short cut into back country.
 * A great family friendly hike is to the historic and unique . Most of the 4.5-km (out and back) trail to the Whistler Train Wreck site is easy, with one very short steep section. At the end of the trail you'll find a unique outdoor art gallery of box cars that is celebrated for its visual juxtaposition of metal and nature, history and culture. These rusty box cars have been transformed with a little spray paint into a really unique outdoor art gallery from a train that derailed in 1956.
 * Whistler also offers some excellent sport and trad/gear rock climbing. Within the city limits there are several small, single pitch crags collectively known as Nordic Rock. The area offers 23 vertical routes, most of them sport, up to 20 m long ranging in difficulty from 5.8 - 5.13a (French: 5 - 7c+). For more information on the routes in Whistler and area, check out any of the quality guide books describing the climbing in the Sea to Sky corridor.
 * There are a number of companies that specialize in outdoor adventure travel such as whitewater rafting, fly fishing, ATV (all terrain vehicle) tours, snowmobiling, dog sledding and many other types of activities. Depending on your particular tastes, some or all of these can be extremely entertaining and are generally professionally run. Tour operators include:
 * Valley Fishing Guides Ltd., +1-877-858-7688
 * Whistler Backcountry Adventure, +1-888-297-2222
 * Activity Bookers
 * The Adventure Group
 * Whistler Backcountry Adventure, +1-888-297-2222
 * Activity Bookers
 * The Adventure Group

Buy
As is common to tourist-centric villages and towns, Whistler village has a number of shops selling overpriced items. In general, the shopping is better and you'll find more variety in nearby Vancouver, so if you're on a budget, your money is likely to go further in Vancouver. On the other hand, many of the stores in Whistler village are a pleasure to visit and the outdoor setting makes browsing (or shopping) more enjoyable than the large malls found in Vancouver.

Eat
Whistler village has a variety of restaurants ranging from very cheap fast food to expensive, and covering a number of styles. Regardless of what type of food you're looking for, the best way to find good food in Whistler is to take a walk around the village.

Whistler's on-slope food is surprisingly good and varied. Though you'll pay a small premium for the high altitude service, your udon bowl ($10) or salmon steak ($12) is similarly priced to the village below and though the seating arrangements may be less comfortable than what you'll find in the village, the dining views can't be beat. One special on-hill treat is the enormous waffles topped with berries, cream, and chocolate at the Crystal Hut on Blackcomb Mountain.

Drink
One of the true joys of Whistler is to go to one of the many bars after a long day of skiing or outdoor activities. The bars are where many of the visitors gather and the atmosphere is laid back and easygoing.

You'll find almost any type of drink at the many bars, restaurants, cafes and clubs in Whistler. If you like beer, try a local "micro-brewery" beer at one of the pubs in the village.

Sleep
Pemberton is located 20 minutes north of Whistler and offers additional lodging options.

Camping
Whistler is surprisingly short of organized places to camp. Most of those that exist are outside of town:

Go next

 * North on Highway 99 will take you to the village of Pemberton and the Pemberton Valley. Attractions include Nairn Falls, the alpine beauty of Joffre Lakes Provincial Park and a number of natural hot springs.
 * Garibaldi Provincial Park, which has many hiking and backcountry camping opportunities, has access points north and south of town off Highway 99.
 * Squamish, 45 minutes south of Whistler on Highway 99, has rock climbing, rafting/kayaking, eagle watching, a railway museum and many more outdoor activities.

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Whitby

Whitby is a picturesque town on the coast of North Yorkshire in England. It was the home of Captain Cook, but is more famous as the place where Bram Stoker's Dracula landed in England. It had a population of 13,000 in 2011; on fine summer weekends it's thronged with visitors, and on moonlit nights during the Goth Festivals it hosts an unknown number of the Undead.
 * Visitor information from the Whitby Guide

By train
Four Northern Rail trains wind through the moors daily from Middlesbrough, taking 90 min via Nunthorpe, Great Ayton, Castleton Moor and Grosmont to. One or two of these start from Newcastle.

North Yorkshire Moors Railway run summer steam trains from Pickering via Levisham, Newtondale, Goathland and Grosmont. Most terminate at Grosmont, a couple per day continue into Whitby.

By bus
Coastliner 840 runs twice a day from Malton via Pickering and Goathland to Whitby. This bus no longer starts from Leeds: you first have to take the 843 which runs via York and Malton towards Scarborough.

Arriva Bus X93 runs hourly along the coast from Scarborough, taking one hour to Whitby and continuing inland via Guisborough to Middlesbrough. This service runs more frequently during the summer months, with some services numbered X94 taking a slightly different route on the outskirts of Scarborough.

Arriva Bus X4 runs every 30 min from Middlesbrough along the coast via Redcar, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Loftus, Staithes, Runswick Bay and Sandsend to Whitby, two hours. It doesn't go through Guisborough.

Whitby bus station is next to the railway station.

By road
From Scarborough and East Yorkshire, follow A171 along the coast. From Teesside and the North East, either take A171 or the slower coastal A174.

The roads to Whitby across the moors are scenic, but have sharp bends and steep gradients. In winter they are treacherous and may be closed. One popular route from the south is A64 past York to Malton then A169 north through Pickering and over the North York Moors. There's a 25% (1 in 4) plummet down into the village of Sleights just before reaching Whitby.

In summer all the routes are congested, and parking in town is difficult. Day-trippers should use the on Guisborough Road. This is open Apr-Oct daily from 8AM to around dusk. Your bus ticket covers the parking fee: single £1.70, return £2.50, family (2+2) £5.

For traffic and travel reports listen to Yorkshire Coast Radio (103.1FM).

Get around
Whitby is a very compact town, and despite the hills is easy and rewarding to walk around. You can reach the Abbey via Green Lane if you don't care for the steps.

Buses (see "Get in") ply along the main road, which is a mile or so inland from the coast for the most part. So buses can get you to and from Sandsend and Robin Hoods Bay, but there's limited coast access otherwise.

See

 * The 199 Steps lead from the head of Church Street, with views over the harbour rooftops, to emerge onto the plateau by St Mary's Church and the Abbey.
 * St Mary's Church is the Anglican church at the head of the steps. The oldest parts are 12th century, but most of what you see is late 18th. The cliff edge is becoming so eroded that the church is at risk, and (in a suitably gothic touch) human remains from the graveyard are tumbling onto the properties below.
 * St Mary's Church is the Anglican church at the head of the steps. The oldest parts are 12th century, but most of what you see is late 18th. The cliff edge is becoming so eroded that the church is at risk, and (in a suitably gothic touch) human remains from the graveyard are tumbling onto the properties below.
 * The two lighthouses on east and west pier are really just harbour lights. The proper "Whitby High Lighthouse" is on the clifftop two miles east beyond Saltwick Bay and nowadays a private dwelling. This used to be the south light, which when lined up with the north light (now demolished) would show you the position of the hazardous Whitby Rock.
 * Whitby Beach is mostly west of the river. It's sand and shingle, and stretches for a couple of miles to the aptly named Sandsend, where the cliffs resume and the highway leaves the coast. The busiest sections are at each end, where dogs are prohibited May-Sep; they may always use the middle section known as Upgang Whitby, and the Tate Hill beach east of the river. There's sometimes surf. Swim if you can brave the cold, but watch out for the brisk shoreline current. There are donkey rides in summer near town when the tide is out, but when it's in, the beach is covered.
 * has three incarnations. The ancient castle may go back to 6th century AD, then it was replaced by the Norman old castle, demolished in 1647 after the Civil War. The third is a mansion of circa 1700; it's private property but you're permitted to stroll the woodlands.
 * Whitby Beach is mostly west of the river. It's sand and shingle, and stretches for a couple of miles to the aptly named Sandsend, where the cliffs resume and the highway leaves the coast. The busiest sections are at each end, where dogs are prohibited May-Sep; they may always use the middle section known as Upgang Whitby, and the Tate Hill beach east of the river. There's sometimes surf. Swim if you can brave the cold, but watch out for the brisk shoreline current. There are donkey rides in summer near town when the tide is out, but when it's in, the beach is covered.
 * has three incarnations. The ancient castle may go back to 6th century AD, then it was replaced by the Norman old castle, demolished in 1647 after the Civil War. The third is a mansion of circa 1700; it's private property but you're permitted to stroll the woodlands.
 * is the junction between the Middlesbrough - Whitby line and the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. The NYMR steam trains from Pickering usually terminate here, with only one or two a day continuing into Whitby. You can see the trains and old station free without buying a ticket.
 * is a scenic little fishing village five miles south of Whitby. Park at the edge of the village, don't take a vehicle down the narrow 1-in-3 lane to the harbour. There's a small museum open daily noon-4PM in summer, plus cafes and a bistro.
 * is the resort that never was. Just north of it is the remains of a factory for alum, KAl(SO4)2·12H2O, used as a mordant or fixative for fabric dyes. The factory closed in 1871 when synthetic dyes and fixatives were developed. But never say dye, they decided to turn the area into a beach resort: roads, sewers, and railway station all appeared. Plus a few houses and amenities, while it slowly dawned on the developers that the lack of a beach was a bit of a handicap: it's quite a trek to a rocky shore, and there's no stretch of sand. So Ravenscar is mostly unbuilt, though Raven Hall Hotel is still open, see Sleep. Just south is a World War II radar station, preserved by the National Trust; you're free to explore the site, which may be muddy.

Do

 * Ghost walks start from the whalebone arch opposite the Royal Oak at 7:30PM, adult £5, child £3, no large black dogs permitted.
 * Dracula Experience is a guided walk with street theatre and storytelling.
 * Mary Ann Hepworth was the local lifeboat, in service 1938-74 and saving 201 lives. After retirement around the Broads and River Trent she was restored in 1989 and returned to Whitby. The boat sails from the bridge Apr-Oct daily 10AM to dusk on 30-min trips round the bay, £3.
 * HM Bark Endeavour is a 40%-sized replica of the Endeavour used by Cook on his first expedition of 1768-71. In summer they potter round the bay for 30 min.
 * Whale-watching trips sail in late summer when whales follow the mackerel and herring along the coast. Trips are 4-8 hours, no children under 12 or dogs.
 * Yorkshire Moors Railway run steam trains from Pickering to Grosmont and Whitby, see Get in for details.
 * Walk: The Cleveland Way follows a loop from Helmsley round the rim of the North York Moors through Osmotherley, Guisborough, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Whitby, Scarborough and Filey. So the sections near Whitby all follow the clifftops and are obvious: northeast via Sandsend, Runswick Bay, Staithes and Loftus into Saltburn, southwest via Robin Hood's Bay, Ravenscar and Scalby into Scarborough. The whole trail is 110 miles.
 * The Cinder Track is the old railway between Whitby and Scarborough. It's suitable for walking, cycling and horse-riding. It winds along the contours a mile or two inland so it has limited sea views but is level going.
 * Whitby Golf Club is a mile northeast, overlooking the Upgang beach. The yellow tee course is 6106 yards, par 71.
 * Whitby Goth Weekend is a music festival with much black lipstick held on Halloween and late April each year.
 * Traction Engine Rally is held at the end of July by the Abbey.

Buy

 * Coop Food by the railway station is open M-Sa 7AM-10PM, Su 10AM-4PM.
 * The main retail park is south edge of town on A171. There's an Aldi, and a Sainsbury's with a filling station.

Eat

 * The main strip is west bank of the river (Pier Road / Haggersgate), with half-a-dozen fish and chip shops.

 * There's another strip east bank of the river towards the pier.
 * There's another strip east bank of the river towards the pier.
 * There's another strip east bank of the river towards the pier.

 * Whitby is famous for its kippers. You can see the smokery at Fortune's, along past the abbey steps on Henrietta Street.
 * A third cluster is round the railway and bus stations: Star Inn, Pizza Figaro, Passage to India.
 * Whitby is famous for its kippers. You can see the smokery at Fortune's, along past the abbey steps on Henrietta Street.
 * A third cluster is round the railway and bus stations: Star Inn, Pizza Figaro, Passage to India.

 * Sandside Cafe is northwest near the end of the beach. They do good light bites, open daily 9AM-5:30PM.
 * Fish Cottage is 100 yards further on. Dogs welcome in the outdoor area. It's open daily noon-9PM.

Drink

 * The main strip of pubs (many with rooms) is on the west river bank: The Angel (JD Wetherspoon), Black Swan, Golden Lion, Jolly Sailors, Star Inn, Ship Inn and Pier Inn.
 * A short block back from the river is another strip, with The Granby, Arch and Abbey, Elsinore, Little Angel, and Whitby Way.
 * Those east bank of the river are Middle Earth Tavern, The Endeavour, Dolphin Hotel, Black Horse Inn and Abbey Wharf.

Sleep

 * on Green Lane is open Mar-Oct. Tents £15-20, hook-ups £25. This is the only campsite near town: there are half a dozen other caravan sites but they have no camping.
 * YHA Whitby is in a splendid mansion next to the Abbey, with dorms and private rooms.
 * B&Bs are mostly along the street south from Pannett Park. They include Autumn Leaves, Rylstone Mere, Dillons, The Willows, Arundel House, Overdale, Hill Crest, Manor View and Heathfield.
 * is a Marston's Inn with rooms on A171 on the south edge of town by the retail park.
 * Self-catering is the main accommodation in and around Whitby. The many offerings include Berry Banks Cottage (one double, one twin and one bunk bedroom), Rowan Cottage in Sleights (sleeps six); Shoreline Cottages and River Esk Apartments manage a portfolio.

Connect
Whitby and its approach roads have a good mobile and 4G signal from all UK carriers. As of July 2022, 5G has not reached this area.

Go next

 * Inland are the North York Moors. Take the steam train to Pickering for a well-preserved Norman castle, and medieval church wall paintings that scandalised the vicar.
 * North the moors reach the coast as cliffs up to Saltburn-by-the-Sea, then the terrain becomes low-lying and industrial around Redcar.
 * South the cliffs stretch to Scarborough. The last great headland is Flamborough Head between Filey and Bridlington.

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Whitby (Ontario)

Whitby, a suburb directly west of Oshawa, is in the heart of the Durham region, 48 km (30 mi) east of Toronto, in the eastern part of the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario. It has a population of 140,000 people (2021).

Understand
The Town of Whitby was incorporated in 1855, three years after it was chosen as the seat of government for the new County of Ontario. Although settlement dates back to 1800, it was not until 1836 that a downtown business centre was established by Whitby's founder Peter Perry.

It is named after the fishing town of Whitby in North Yorkshire, England. It is twinned with Longueuil, Quebec; Feldkirch, Austria and Whitby, England.

By bus

 * Megabus (Coach Canada) provides service to Whitby from Montreal, Cornwall, Brockville, and Kingston.
 * GO Transit provides commuter bus service to Whitby from Toronto and other parts of the GTA.
 * Durham Region Transit provides bus service within the Town of Whitby with connections to GO Transit commuter bus and rail stations, and other municipalities in the Durham Region.

By plane

 * Toronto Pearson International Airport (Mississauga) is on the other side of Toronto and is served by most major international carriers. Time to get there from Whitby is largely at the mercy of Toronto traffic conditions.
 * Oshawa Municipal Airport provides a full service commercial and general aviation facility for the Durham Region. A few operators offer charter flights for groups of six to nine corporate passengers, but there are no scheduled passenger flights.

By train
Whitby is on a primary VIA Rail corridor. Trains travel east towards Montreal and west towards Toronto with connections for Southwestern Ontario. The closest VIA Rail station is in Oshawa, which borders Whitby to the east.

Remember to ask for student fares if you have an ISIC card.

GO Transit offers regular commuter train and bus service to Toronto and throughout the GTA. GO's mainline is the Lakeshore train from Hamilton through Toronto's Union Station to Oshawa and Whitby, a double-decker commuter train which runs half-hourly. Main train connections are at the.

By car
The main highway leading into Toronto from Whitby is Highway 401, the main east-west route in the Windsor-Quebec corridor.

Get around
Durham Region Transit provides bus service within the Town of Whitby with connections to GO Transit commuter bus and rail stations, and other municipalities in the Durham Region. Both GO Transit and Durham Region Transit accept the Presto card for fare payment.

Several taxi services are available:

 * Ajax Taxi -
 * Bell Taxi - 109 Dundas St W -
 * Circle Taxi - 128 Brock St N -

Go next

 * Oshawa and Toronto

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White Bear Lake

White Bear Lake is a city in Minnesota.

By bus
White Bear Lake is poorly served by the Twin Cities' poorly implemented bus system. The majority of service is commuter based, and hence is mostly outbound during AM rush hour, and inbound during PM rush hour. It is advisable to avoid bus travel in the Twin Cities for all but the most researched mass transit users. A bus journey from White Bear Lake to Minneapolis St. Paul international airport, for example, is a very long and complicated journey involving numerous bus transfers. Bear in mind that just like the rest of the Twin Cities, White Bear Lake is littered with numerous "Bus Stops," yet again these stops are only used by well researched bus riders and one should never assume that an actual bus is going to drive by apart from the AM/PM rush hours. To attempt to plan your journey using the Twin Cities bus system try

By car
White Bear Lake lies on MN Highway 61, the same highway made famous by Bob Dylan and Robert Johnson. Therefore, from US694 use the Highway 61 exit and travel North until you hit 4th Street. Alternatively, from US35E use the Highway 96 exit and travel East, then head North on Highway 61 until 4th Street.

By boat
The old paddle-wheel ferry that traveled between Willernie and Manitou Island, White Bear Lake was shut down in the 1920s and scuttled to the bottom of the lake. You can view the wreck by plane or scuba.

Get around
By far the most reasonable way to get around Minnesota is to, unfortunately, rent a car. In the unlikely event you've traveled this far away from MSP International without renting a car, all three of the major national car rental firms have locations in nearby Vadnais Heights.

Eat
During the summer, a fun place to treat yourself to an ice cream is the Cup and Cone (www.cupandconewbl.com)located at 2126 Fourth St, just off of Highway 61. The flavor of the month is always fun to try with prices starting at $0.47 for a kiddie cone.

Go next

 * Pine City, just north on Old Highway 61 aka. the St. Croix Scenic Byway. A nostalgic drive, and town!

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White Cliffs

White Cliffs is a small opal mining town in the Far West of New South Wales.

Get in
White Cliffs can be reached from Wilcannia via a good 93 km sealed road. Be extra careful of animals on this road.

It is also possible to cross from Broken Hill on an unsealed road passing by Mutawinji National Park.

See

 * A Heritage Trail leads visitors around the town to sites of interest, such as the location of a "camel beer" riot in the 1800s.
 * Walk/drive/ride along the trail among the small active mine workings, which look like human-scale ant nests.
 * Some tours of small-scale mines or abandoned mines may be available.
 * Some tours of small-scale mines or abandoned mines may be available.

Buy
White Cliffs' primary industry is opal mining, and many shops around town sell opals and opal jewellery.

Eat
The local cafe serves as a store, fuel supplier and cafe serving take-aways or eat-in.

Drink
At the Hotel/Motel

Sleep

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Whitefield

There is more than one place called Whitefield:

India

 * Whitefield (India)

United Kingdom

 * Whitefield (England) in Greater Manchester.
 * Whitefield (Scotland) in Perthshire.

United States of America

 * Whitefield (Maine) - A town in Maine.
 * Whitefield (New Hampshire) - A town in New Hampshire.
 * Whitefield (Oklahoma) - A town in Oklahoma.

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Whitefield (Maine)

Whitefield is a town in Maine.

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Whitefield (New Hampshire)

Whitefield is a city in New Hampshire.

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Whitefish

Whitefish is a small town in Montana, near Glacier National Park. The population was about 8,300 in 2019.

Understand
Whitefish is a historic town in the northern Flathead Valley on the southern end of Whitefish Lake. Whitefish was founded in 1905 as a stopover for the Great Northern Railroad. Traditional industries in Whitefish have included logging, ranching, and farming.

Today the town offers recreational activities including skiing, water sports, climbing and exploring. Whitefish Mountain Resort to the north of town offers excellent skiing in the winter, and Glacier National Park to the east is a major hiking and camping destination. Flathead Lake to the south is the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi and features many opportunities for water sports and boating.

By plane
The  is a small airfield for public general aviation use. The airport is on the east side of town along Armory Rd.

For commercial flights, the nearest airport is:

By car
To access Whitefish from the south, you can take either Exit 96 on I-90 near Missoula and head north on U.S. 93.

Whitefish is accessible from Canada at several border crossings. From Calgary, the fastest route is to go southwest on the Crowsnest Highway 3, passing through Fernie. Continue south on Hwy 3 until it crosses with Hwy 93. Take that south through the Roosville border crossing and the town of Eureka until hitting Whitefish. Driving time is about 5 hours.

Whitefish is accessible several ways from Regina. One could take the Trans-Canada Hwy 1 west to Calgary and then follow the route explained above, which would take about 12-13 hours. Another is to take Hwy 6 south to Plentywood, and take Hwy 16 south to Culbertson. Take Hwy 2 west through Glasgow and Havre until eventually hitting Whitefish. This takes approx. 13 hours.

By train

 * Route stopping at Whitefish:
 * Empire Builder operating daily between Seattle/Portland and Chicago including stops at Spokane, Glacier National Park, Fargo, Saint Paul, and Milwaukee. The trains split into separate branches between Seattle and Spokane, and between Portland and Spokane, while operating as trains consisting of train cars from both branches between Spokane and Chicago.
 * Empire Builder operating daily between Seattle/Portland and Chicago including stops at Spokane, Glacier National Park, Fargo, Saint Paul, and Milwaukee. The trains split into separate branches between Seattle and Spokane, and between Portland and Spokane, while operating as trains consisting of train cars from both branches between Spokane and Chicago.

Get around
Walking, driving, or biking are ways to get around Whitefish. The local taxi service, Drive 4 U, can aid in getting around Whitefish and the surrounding area and does shuttles to and from the airport and amtrak stations. During the ski season there is a snow bus shuttle from the town to the ski resort.

See

 * Whitefish Lake is on the NW corner of the town. Walking distance to downtown, there is a state park and city beach on the shores. It is roughly 3300 acres and popular in summer for boating. There are public access boat launches, with a small marina at the Lodge at Whitefish Lake. The Lodge also rents boats and jet skis.
 * Glacier National Park is 27 miles (43 km) to the east of Whitefish along US 2 to West Glacier. Many backpackers and adventurers use Whitefish as a staging point for expeditions into the park.

Do

 * Golf The Whitefish Lake Golf Club, just west of the city on the lake is worth checking.
 * Hike and Bike Glacier National Park has 735 miles (1180 km) of trails. Glacier Guides offers day-hiking and multi-day backpacking adventures in Glacier National Park.
 * Fish Fly fishing is the choice in and around Whitefish. Close to the Flathead River, trout fishing is ample during summer and fall. There are two fly shops in Whitefish. There are many lakes in the area that support fishing, though rivers are better. Montana Raft offers guided fishing trips on the Middle Fork and North Fork of the Flathead Rivers.
 * Boating Water sports form kayaking down the lazy flowing Whitefish River to water skiing across Whitefish Lake can be enjoyed. Boats can be rented from local business.  Montana Raft offers guided rafting or raft rentals for the Middle Fork and North Fork of the Flathead Rivers.

Buy
The downtown area has many family-run stores. In the southern part are larger chain stores such as Safeway. In the same area is a small shopping mall, which includes a Super 1 supermarket and a cinema.

For cross-border shoppers, the commercial area just south of the city in Kalispell on Highway 93 has all the national big-box chains you need.

Budget
Fast food options in Whitefish include McDonald's, Taco John's, Wendy's, and Dairy Freeze. Pizza by the slice can be purchased at 2nd Street Pizzeria.

Mid-range

For breakfast; Loula's Cafe and The Buffalo Cafe are options.

All of these options are in or within walking distance of the downtown area.

Splurge
There are a few luxury dining options in the Whitefish area. The Boat Club and Whitefish Lake Restaurant offer a standard selection of entrees. Tupelo's is a Cajun-themed menu.

Sleep
There are many lodging options available in and around Whitefish. They range from four star luxury, to budget, to vacation homes and condominiums.

Go next

 * Flathead National Forest: Over 2000 miles of trails, lakes, campgrounds, and ski areas. 16 miles east of Whitefish.
 * Glacier National Park
 * Hungry Horse Dam: One of the largest concrete dams in the US. Visitor center. 20 miles to the east.

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Whitehall Township

Whitehall Township is a suburban township near Allentown in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. The township is 64.1 mi north of Philadelphia, the sixth-largest city in the United States, and 93.7 mi west of New York City, the nation's largest city.

By plane

 * A second option is Philadelphia International Airport, which is 71 mi north of Whitehall Township. Many domestic and international carriers offer direct flight service to PHL from most U.S. cities, Canada, and a number of Caribbean, European, and Latin American destinations. Cars are available for rent at the airport.
 * A second option is Philadelphia International Airport, which is 71 mi north of Whitehall Township. Many domestic and international carriers offer direct flight service to PHL from most U.S. cities, Canada, and a number of Caribbean, European, and Latin American destinations. Cars are available for rent at the airport.

By train

 * 30th Street Station, the third-busiest Amtrak station in the United States, is 63 mi southeast of Whitehall Township. Cars are available for rent inside the station.

By car

 * From the east/west, use Route 22 to Route 145 N./MacArthur Rd.
 * From the north/south, use Route 145.
 * From the north/south, use Route 33 south to Route 22 West to Route 145 N./MacArthur Rd.
 * From the north/south, use Interstate 476 (Northeast Extension of the PA Turnpike) to Route 22 East to Route 145 N./MacArthur Rd.

By limo

 * A&A Limousine Service, or
 * J&J Transportation, or
 * Your Way Taxi & Limo,

Bus
If you don't have a car of your own, the easiest way to get around is by LANta bus.

See

For more things to do in the area, check out the Allentown, Bethlehem, or Easton pages.

Do
Dorney Park Steel Force Thunderhawk.jpg. Steel Force is the eighth tallest steel roller coaster in the world with a first drop of 205 ft and a top speed of 75 mph. Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom is located at 4000 Dorney Park Rd. in Allentown. Whitehall is primarily a shopping and dining town, centered around MacArthur Road. However, there are a few "hidden" things to do:
 * There's the Ironton Rail Trail for hiking, biking, jogging. Connected to the Ironton Rail Trail is the Whitehall Parkway, over 100 acres to fish, hike, watch birds and even see some historical buildings.
 * There's Wisecrackers Comedy Club at the Ramada hotel but must be 21 to enter
 * There's Wisecrackers Comedy Club at the Ramada hotel but must be 21 to enter
 * There's Wisecrackers Comedy Club at the Ramada hotel but must be 21 to enter
 * There's Wisecrackers Comedy Club at the Ramada hotel but must be 21 to enter

For more things to do in the Lehigh Valley, check out the Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton pages.

Buy

 * While the Lehigh Valley Mall is the main mall in Whitehall, next door is the Whitehall Mall, which is anchored by a Sears and Kohls. There's also a Bed, Bath & Beyond, Michael's Arts & Crafts and a few others in a small strip just outside the Whitehall Mall.
 * Moving north on MacArthur Road, you'll find another shopping center on the left side, Whitehall Square, which has a Redner's Supermarket, Petsmart, Staples and some more clothing and furniture stores.
 * Continuing north, on the right will be a shopping center anchored by a Walmart, Burlington Coat Factory, and Dick's Sporting Goods.
 * On the left will be MacArthur Towne Centre with a Lowe's. Further up north, there is a Weis Markets, which is not in a shopping center.
 * Aside from the stores mentioned, there are small shops of all shapes and sizes selling everything from mattresses to pet supplies to cars up and down MacArthur Road. The best way to see what's there is to drive the main drag.

Eat

Due to the abundance of shopping, restaurants line the main drag of Whitehall, MacArthur Road, and shopping centers. Dining options include:
 * Fast food chains including Burger King, KFC, Wendy's, Taco Bell, Chuck E. Cheese's, Chick-fil-A, McDonald's, and the only White Castle location in Pennsylvania
 * Other national chain restaurants including Perkins, Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Chili's, Friendly's, Panera Bread, Longhorn Steakhouse, Old Country Buffet
 * Still more restaurants include City View Diner, Bonefish Grill, Bravo! (italian), Whitehall Diner

Sleep

Check out the listings on the Allentown page for many additional hotel options.

Tourist information

 * Discover Lehigh Valley, 1250 Simon Blvd., Easton,

Phones
In Whitehall Township, like all Lehigh Valley locations, you must dial an area code when you place a call. Area codes in the Lehigh Valley are 610 and 484.

Other Lehigh Valley locations

 * Allentown, 4.4 mi
 * Bangor, 26 mi
 * Bethlehem, 10.7 mi
 * Easton, 18.2 mi
 * Emmaus, 9.3 mi
 * Fogelsville, 11.3 mi
 * Hellertown, 14.7 mi
 * Nazareth, 16.2 mi
 * Phillipsburg, NJ, 20.3 mi
 * Slatington, 12.3 mi

Regional cities and locations

 * Atlantic City, 126.1 mi
 * Harrisburg, 83.9 mi
 * New York City, 93.7 mi
 * Philadelphia, 64.1 mi
 * The Poconos, 54.9 mi

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Whitehaven

Whitehaven is a town on the coast of Cumbria, in the North West region of England.

Get in
The town has two train stations: Whitehaven and Corkickle. Both of these stations are on the Barrow to Carlisle line, with a travel time of 1 hr 10 min to Carlisle. Access by road is by the A595 trunk road. Whilst the town was once a major port for England, the lack of a tributary to the harbour prevents modern vessels from docking. Occasionally historic tramp steamers will make calls to Whitehaven.

Get around
The town has two train stations Whitehaven and Corckickle, and is served by Stagecoach local services by far the easiest method of seeing the local attractions is by car.

See
Whitehaven was attacked by John Paul Jones - founder of the US Navy - during the American revolutionary wars. Many of the cannon which were in the fort at the time are still in the harbour area. However, they were reused in the 1950s as road bollards and are now implanted in the pavements to separate it from the road. The town is also the first in the UK to be laid out in a grid format, and was later used as a template for major cities.

The town's cemetery is also home to the grandmother of George Washington, the first president of the USA.

The church at the centre of town is worth a visit. The original church was burned down, and due to funding issues rather than rebuild, the saved part was bricked off from the remaining destroyed part and now forms the church.

One day should be sufficient to see all the town has to offer.

Do

 * Rugby League (13-a-side): Whitehaven play in the Championship, the game's second tier. Their home ground is Coach Road, half a mile south of town centre. The RL playing season is Mar-Sept.
 * The Edge is an outdoor sports facility due to open in summer 2024.

Go next

 * North to Workington on the A595
 * South to Seascale on the A595

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Whitehaven (disambiguation)

There's more than one place called Whitehaven:

Australia

 * Whitehaven Beach - on Whitsunday Island, in the Whitsunday Islands group of the Great Barrier Reef, Far North Queensland

United Kingdom

 * Whitehaven - a town in Cumbria, North West (England)

United States of America

 * Whitehaven - a neighbourhood in Shelby County, on the southwest side of Memphis, Western Tennessee
 * Whitehaven - historic home and state welcome center in Paducah, McCracken County, Western Waterlands (Kentucky)

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Whitehorse

Whitehorse is the capital of the Yukon. It has spectacular scenery, and easy access to the natural splendor and recreational opportunities around it, such as paddling on the Yukon River and hiking, biking, or skiing its many trails. As the territory's largest city, it has museums and services.

Understand
Whitehorse has been the capital of the Yukon since 1953, and has a population of around 30,000 (2019), which is about 75 percent of the population of Yukon Territory. The city is along the banks of the Yukon River. It is in a rain shadow area, so Whitehorse is Canada's driest city.

Whitehorse's downtown and Riverdale areas occupy both shores of the Yukon River, which originates in British Columbia and meets the Bering Sea in Alaska. The city was named after the White Horse Rapids for their resemblance to the mane of a white horse, near Miles Canyon, before the river was dammed.

History
Archeological research south of the downtown area at Canyon City, has revealed evidence of use by First Nations (Indigenous people) for several thousand years. The surrounding area had seasonal fish camps, and, in 1883, there was a portage trail used to bypass Miles Canyon. Before the Gold Rush, several different First Nations passed through the area seasonally and their territories overlapped.

The discovery of gold in the Klondike in August 1896 set off a major change in the historical patterns of the region. Early prospectors used the Chilkoot Pass, but by July 1897, crowds of neophyte stampeders had arrived via steamship and were camping at "White Horse". By June 1898, there was a bottleneck of stampeders.

On their way to find gold, stampeders also found copper in the "copper belt" in the hills west of Whitehorse. The first copper claims were staked in 1898 and 1899. Two tram lines were built, one 8 km (5 mi) stretch on the east bank of the Yukon River from Canyon City to the rapids, just across from the present day downtown, the other was built on the west bank of the river. A small settlement was developing at Canyon City but the completion of the White Pass railway to Whitehorse in 1900 put a halt to it.

The White Pass and Yukon Route narrow-gauge railway linking Skagway to Whitehorse was completed in 1900. By 1901, the Whitehorse Star newspaper was already reporting on daily freight volumes. That summer there were four trains per day. Whitehorse was booming.

Until 1942, rail, river, and air were the only way to get to Whitehorse, but in 1942 the US military decided an interior road would be safer to transfer troops and provisions between Alaska and the US mainland and began construction of the Alaska Highway. The entire 2,500-km (1,553-mi) project was accomplished between March and November 1942. The Canadian portion of the highway was only returned to Canadian sovereignty after the war.

In 1953, the city was designated the capital of the Yukon Territory when the seat was moved from Dawson City after the construction of the Klondike Highway.

Climate
Whitehorse has a dry-summer subarctic climate. However, because of its relative proximity to the Pacific Ocean, winter temperatures are milder than other comparable northern communities such as Yellowknife. With an average annual temperature of −0.1 °C (31.8 °F), Whitehorse is the warmest city in the Yukon.

At this latitude winter days are short and summer days have just over 19 hours of daylight. Whitehorse has an average daily high of 20.6 °C (69.1 °F) in July and average daily low of −19.2 °C (−2.6 °F) in January.

Local information

 * Whitehorse City Council website

Airlines

 * Air North, "Yukon's Airline," and provides scheduled service to Whitehorse from Vancouver (2.5 hours), Victoria, Kelowna, Edmonton, Calgary (2.75 hours), Dawson City, Inuvik, Old Crow. Seasonal flights to Whitehorse from Yellowknife (2 hours), Toronto Pearson (via Yellowknife) and Ottawa (via Yellowknife).
 * Operates to Whitehorse from Vancouver (2.25 hours).
 * Seasonal service is provided by:

 * Operates to Whitehorse from Calgary (summer),

By car
Two highways combine on to the same road within Whitehorse, and diverge once they leave this city:

 * Highway 1 (Alaska Highway) travels northwest from Dawson Creek, British Columbia via Watson Lake and travels southeast from Delta Junction, Alaska.
 * Highway 2 travels north from Skagway, Alaska via Carcross and travels south from Dawson City via Carmacks.

Get around
The Trans-Canada Trail runs through the city, and there are some bike trails.

By taxi
Taxis are metered and cost $4.50 plus $2.25/km; a trip from downtown to the airport is $18 (as of 2018).

By car

 * The downtown core has metered parking six days a week. Visitors can obtain a free parking pass, valid for 3 days, from the tourist information.

Sleep
Accommodation in Whitehorse ranges from hostels to B&Bs, motels and quality hotels. They tend to get full quick, so advance bookings are recommended during summer.

Go next
Drive West on the Alaska Highway towards Haines Junction to visit the Kluane National Park, or drive South and then take the Klondike Highway towards Carcross and Skagway to see and the.

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White House

Whitehouse is a village in Ohio, in the United States.

White House can also refer to:
 * The residence of the President of the United States in West End, Washington, D.C.
 * A village in Central Tennessee, north of Hendersonville
 * An unincorporated community in New Kent County, Virginia
 * A settlement in Jamaica
 * The House of the Government of the Russian Federation, also known as the Russian White House, on the Krasnopresnenskaya embankment in Moscow, is the primary office of the government of Russia and is the official workplace of the Russian Prime Minister.

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White Island

White Island (Maori: Whakaari) is an uninhabited active volcanic island off the coast from Whakatane in the Bay of Plenty in New Zealand that you can fly over by plane or helicopter. There used to be boat tours and helicopter flights that landed on the island, but these stopped when the island erupted on 9 December 2019.

Understand
Whakaari/White Island is the only active marine volcano near New Zealand's main islands. It is 48 kilometres off the east coast of the North Island, in the Bay of Plenty. The nearest mainland towns are Whakatane and Tauranga. The island is roughly circular and about 2 km in diameter. The volcano is around 100,000 to 200,000 years old and about two thirds of it is hidden below sea level. There are three distinct craters, only one of which is active, and it has a small crater lake.

The full Maori name for the island is 'Te Puia o Whakaari' meaning literally 'The Dramatic Volcano'. Captain Cook named it White Island in 1769 as he saw a large white cloud, not realising that it was steam from volcanic activity.

Sulphur was mined on Whakaari in the late 1800s and early 1900s, but mining was abandoned after a landslide and lahar in 1914 killed all the workers. Mining resumed in the 1920s and '30s, and the remains of the buildings can still be seen, much corroded by natural sulphuric gases.

The volcanic activity is constantly monitored by volcanologists from the Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences. Survey pegs, magnetometers and seismographic equipment for early earthquake warnings via radio have been installed on the crater walls, along with visual surveillance cameras. Visitors were known to place small objects in front of the crater webcam, with a small, pink toy dinosaur the star. Hourly updates can be seen on two GeoNet webcams.

The sulphuric fumes and acidic environment ensure that there is very little vegetation within the crater. Eruptions in 1981–83 altered much of the island’s landscape and decimated the extensive pohutukawa forest on the outside of the main crater wall. The crater that formed then filled to became a lake. There are yellow and white sulphur crystal formations and bubbling fumaroles capped with steam.

The island was bought by George Raymond Buttle in 1936 and is now owned by the Buttle Family Trust. It was declared a private scenic reserve in 1953.

See

 * The crater lake. A lake of brilliantly green, hot, steaming sulphuric acid.
 * The ruins of the sulphur factory are scattered throughout the crater.

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White Marsh

White Marsh is a community of 9,500 people (2010) in Maryland. White Marsh is mostly known to outsiders for its shopping. The main shopping attraction is White Marsh Mall. Nearby is The Avenue, an outdoor shopping plaza.

Get in
White Marsh is accessible from I-95 via Exit 67 (Maryland Route 43, also known as White Marsh Boulevard).

White Marsh can be accessed by public transportation from Downtown Baltimore and the nearby Johns Hopkins Hospital on Bus Route 35. During weekday rush hour, an express bus known as #120 provides faster service for a higher price. Bus Route 58 provides hourly service across the northern park of Baltimore city.

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White Mountain

White Mountain is on the Fish River, on the Seward Peninsula in Alaska 60 miles east of Nome.

Understand
The town grew during the gold rush of 1900 and the population was 203 in the 2000 census. It is small, as are most towns in Arctic Alaska. People visiting say this is one of the most beautiful villages in Alaska. It is the only Bering Strait village located inland and is located along the famous Iditarod Trail and included in both the northern and southern routes.

Get in
There is a small landing strip near White Mountain. Air is the best way to get in, with many flights each week, weather permitting. Bering Air has flights from nearby communities and Nome. There is also an access trail to Golovin, Alaska from White Mountain. Access by boat is possible during the summer from Council or through Golovin Bay. Finally, a small but noteworthy number of people get here on dog sled, during the annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

Get around
The best way to get around, once you're here, is by rental car

Eat
During the summer months the village families practically move to their summer camps to do hunting and fishing. They gather greens and berries as well as dry fish for the winter months. Food items are fish, including salmon & other fish, caribou, reindeer, seal and moose.

Drink
In contrast to other villages, White Mountain is legally damp. You can not sell alcohol, but you may bring it in or import it for personal use.

Go next

 * Bering Land Bridge National Preserve A remnant of the land bridge that connected Asia with North America more than 13,000 years ago. Fly out to Serpentine Hot Springs and spend a few nights in the bunkhouse while you hike among the huge granite tors which encircle the springs, sightsee, fish, and relax in the warmth of the hot springs.

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White Mountain National Forest

The White Mountain National Forest, in New Hampshire and Maine, is a wonderful place to visit. Spectacular views and a full range of outdoor activities are available. The Appalachian Trail runs through the Forest for 170 miles.

Ranger Offices

 * Gorham Office, 300 Glen Rd., Gorham, NH, Phone: +1 603 466-2713. May-Oct daily 8AM-4:30PM; Nov-Apr M-F 8AM-4:30PM. Visitor information services and fully accessible restrooms.
 * Plymouth Office, 1171 NH Route 175, Holderness, NH, Phone: +1 603 536-1315. M-F 8AM-4:30PM. Visitor information services and accessible restrooms.
 * Bethlehem Office, 660 Trudeau Rd., Bethlehem, NH, Phone: +1 603 869-2626. M-F 8AM-4:30PM. Visitor information services (not fully accessible) and outdoor accessible vault toilets.
 * Bethlehem Office, 660 Trudeau Rd., Bethlehem, NH, Phone: +1 603 869-2626. M-F 8AM-4:30PM. Visitor information services (not fully accessible) and outdoor accessible vault toilets.

Visitor Centers

 * Campton Visitor Center, Interstate 93, Exit 28, Campton, NH, Phone: +1 603 726-3804. Daily 9AM-5PM. Forest information, parking passes, and restrooms.
 * Evans Notch Information Center, 18 Mayville Road, Bethel, Maine, Phone: +1 207 824-2134. M-F 8AM-4:30PM. Visitor Information Services and accessible public restroom.
 * Gateway Visitor Center, Interstate 93, Exit 32, Lincoln, NH, Phone: +1 603 745-3816. Daily 8:30AM-5PM. Has a full interpretive display that provides a history of the Forest and its evolution. Tactile, hands-on displays as well as an audio-described tour. Restrooms.
 * Lincoln Woods Visitor Center, Kancamagus Highway, Lincoln, NH, Phone: +1 603 630-5190, Daily 8AM-3:30PM. Located 5 miles east of Lincoln, this site serves as the starting point for outdoor activities, including hiking, cross-country skiing, and mountain biking. There is a parking area, visitor information cabin, trailhead for the Lincoln Woods Trail, a 180 foot (55 m) suspension bridge, and flush toilet facilities, all wheelchair accessible. A pedestrian walkway, accessible from the parking area, offers views up the Pemigewasset River.

History
Sold by the State of New Hampshire to large logging companies in 1867, the WMNF area was a central part of the industry that had 1832 sawmills and 17 logging railroads in the state of New Hampshire. The Weeks Act permitted the repurchase of the lands starting in 1914 with the original purchase of 7,000 acres (28.32 km²). Today the White Mountain National Forest has grown to 800,000 acres (3,237 km²).

Due to the early settlement of the area the Forest contains many historical sites. Early day farms, logging camps, mills, factories, CCC camps, old railroads, cemeteries. The Penobscot, Passamaquoddy, Micman, and Maliseet, and other tribes in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont see the White Mountains as a spiritual place. The highest peak in the northeast, Mt. Washington, and the largest expanse of alpine area in the eastern U.S. were heavily used for vision quests.

Landscape
Several mountain ranges are in the forest, including the Presidential Range. Mount Washington's summit, at 6,288 ft (1916.6 m), is the highest peak in New England. The Forest includes four designated wilderness areas in which no logging is allowed.

Flora and fauna

 * The White Mountain National Forest sees 184 species of birds: 38 species year round, 35 migrants or winter species, and 110 during the summer months.
 * Common mammals include; Black Bear, Bob Cat, deer, moose, coyote, fox gray and red, fisher, mink, pine marten,raccoon, porcupine, beaver and more. These are the common mammals you could see while hiking.
 * A wildlife viewing blind is located near Deer Hill in Maine.
 * Peregrine Falcons almost 60 captive-bred falcons were released from cliff sites. Adult peregrines have returned to some cliffs to raise their young.
 * Moose sightings - Kancamagus Highway and northernmost sections of the White Mountains are well known for viewings. They are a frequent collision hazard on area highways. Often they can be spotted in marshy areas that collect road salt runoff.

By car
Interstate 93 passes through the Forest and is a direct route from Boston. Interstate 91 approaches near to the west side of the Forest. RT. 16 North

By air

 * Logan International Airport in Boston.
 * Manchester - Boston Regional Airport in Manchester. Closer, but with fewer airlines and no international service.

Fees and permits

 * User fees may be charged for specific uses: boat ramps, swimming facilities, campgrounds, etc.
 * Parking: Areas requiring a pass are signed as fee areas. Passes are available at many of these areas.

See

 * Patte Brook Auto Tour, a four-mile self-guided tour starting in Bethel, Maine in the Androscoggin District (western Maine) that you can read and print from this link.
 * Route 302 offers amazing vistas of the Presidential Range.
 * Nine scenic areas are managed to protect scenery.

Do

 * Hiking on over 1,200 miles (1900 km) of trails.
 * Mountain biking.
 * Fishing.
 * Hunting.
 * Picnicking at 14 picnic grounds.
 * Swimming.
 * Canoeing.
 * Canoeing.

In winter:
 * Snowshoeing
 * Snowmobiling
 * 2 permitted alpine/cross country ski areas
 * 4 permitted alpine ski areas
 * 2 permitted cross country areas
 * Tuckerman Ravine undeveloped spring skiing area (walk-up).

Lodging
Lisbon, Franconia, Glen, Jackson, Lincoln, North Conway, and Waterville Valley
 * Hotels, inns and bed and breakfasts are available in many surrounding towns including:

Campgrounds
There are 23 campgrounds in the Forest. Some are year-round, but most operate mid-May to mid-Oct. They have tent pads, picnic tables, fireplaces or fire rings, running water and toilets. All campgrounds provide basic services, with no hookups. Daily fees are charged to help cover costs and entrance signs identify fee areas.

Backcountry
The following restrictions apply to all of the Congressionally Designated Wildernesses, that is: Caribou-Speckled Mountain, Great Gulf, Presidential/Dry River, Sandwich Range, Pemigewasset.
 * A number of organizations maintain small shelters, and tent platforms throughout the Forest. The Appalachian Mountain Club's AMC White Mountain Guide provides a comprehensive listing of shelters.. It is available at Visitor Information Centers.
 * There are 112,000 acres of Congressionally-designated wilderness.
 * Leave-no-trace camping is allowed subject to restrictions on wood or charcoal fires which are detailed in a pamphlet entitled:Welcome to White Mountain National Forest, available to read or print from that link or at Visitor Information Centers.
 * Additionally:
 * No motorized equipment or mechanical transport (wheelchairs are an exception).
 * Hiking and camping group size must be limited to 10 people or less.

Additional regulations for Presidential/Dry River and Pemigewasset:
 * No camping, wood or charcoal fires within 200 feet (61 m) of any trail except at designated campsites.

Additional regulations for the Great Gulf Wilderness:
 * No wood or charcoal fires at any location.
 * No camping within 1/4 mile (402 m) of the Great Gulf Trail between its junctions with the Sphinx and Gulfside Trails.
 * No camping within 200 feet (61 m) of any trail except at designated sites.

Special restrictions for the Cutler River Drainage (including Tuckerman and Huntington Ravines)
 * No camping except at the Harvard Mountain Club Cabin (Dec 1-Mar 31 only) and Hermit Lake Shelters (Fee charged).
 * No wood or charcoal fires.

Camping in the Alpine Zone (where trees are 8 feet (243 cm) tall or less)
 * No camping except on 2 or more feet (61 cm) of snow.
 * No camping on frozen bodies of water.
 * No wood or charcoal fires.
 * The above treeline areas of Cutler River Drainage (Tuckerman and Huntington Ravines and the areas around them including the Alpine Garden and East Snowfields) are closed to camping regardless of snow cover.

Stay safe
For any emergency in White Mountain National Forest, dial 911 from any phone.

Wildlife
Black bears, moose and deer roam the White Mountains. Never leave food or scented items (deodorant, air fresheners) in your car or bring it into your tent. Bears have a keen sense of smell and will detect them. Do not approach animals, particularly young ones, as the parent may be nearby. To avoid bear encounters while hiking, make noise so that the animal knows you are coming. Give all animals their space, and never feed any park wildlife. Stay alert and do not exceed the speed limit while driving. Hundreds of moose are hit each year, with fatal results for some drivers.

Weather
Other natural dangers in the park come from the weather. Hypothermia is a concern at higher elevations where temperatures can drop below freezing throughout the year. Dress in layers, and be prepared for storms and rapid changes in temperature. When storms are approaching avoid open areas such as the summits of the park's many granite domes; lightning strikes these areas regularly. If a storm does approach, get off of high, open ground. When hiking wear sturdy footwear and drink plenty of water — if you are thirsty, that is an early sign of dehydration.

Go next
Vermont or the Maine Southern Coast are good next stops.

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White Mountains

There is more than one place called White Mountains:

United States

 * White Mountains (Alaska)
 * White Mountains (Arizona)
 * White Mountains (California) and Nevada
 * White Mountains (New Hampshire) and Maine
 * White Mountain a town located in Arctic Alaska

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White Mountains (California)

The White Mountains, in California and Nevada, feature the highest mountain range totally within the Great Basin of the western United States. While the Sierra Nevada mountains to the west have conventional mountain scenery of the type familiar in advertisements and calendars, the White Mountains offer a less clichéd experience.

Understand
A north-south fault block range about 60 mi (100 km) long. On the south it begins as an elevated plateau about 20 mi (30km) wide at Westgard Pass where the lower but geologically related Inyo Mountains end. Northward, the plateau gradually narrows and rises in elevation to a 'prow' above 13,000' (4,000m) at Montgomery and Boundary Peaks, then the range drops and ends at Montgomery Pass. However the high point of the range -- White Mountain Peak (14,252'/4,344m) -- is essentially an extinct volcano piled on top of the triangular plateau some 15 miles (25 km.) south of the prow.

The Sierra Nevada range along this basin's western border has two slightly higher summits, making White Mountain Peak California's third highest, or the twentieth highest peak of the U.S. outside Alaska.

The White Mountains are separated from the Sierra Nevada by downfaulted Owens Valley. On the east side the California-Nevada state line nearly parallels the range and crosses the crest near its north end so that Boundary Peak (13,147 ft, 4,007 m) is Nevada's highest summit while all other high summits are in California.

Landscape
Viewed from the Owens Valley the lower southern part of the White Mountains has a gentle aspect contrasting with the precipitous spectacle of the facing Sierra Nevada. Evidently these are desert mountains with a sprinkling of pine trees but no dense forests. Then heading north through an upper valley (Chalfant) the range's crest rises from 10,000-14,000 ft, becoming an intimidating wall reaching far into the alpine zone. At the northern end, Boundary and Montgomery Peaks are perfectly satisfactory mountains: cliffy, sharp-peaked and often snowcapped.

Around to the east in Nevada's Fishlake Valley departed glaciers have left a dozen cirques separated by massive ridges. Except for steep cirque headwalls, slopes on this side are gentler and the range has a wide alluvial skirt traversed by green ribbons that turn out to be thickets of birch along permanent streams. Dirt roads follow many of these across the alluvial fans up into canyons above, invited exploration. In fact most of the cirques can be hiked to the crest, given enough fortitude to push through brush or clever routefinding to circumvent it. South near the town Dyer, the eastern slopes of White Mountain Peak assume the contorted look of desert mountains, until the upper cirques and summit finally break clear.

Driving into the range via Westgard Pass, the state highway climbs steeply through sage and boulder fields to a plateau with fairly dense stands of Pinyon Pine and Juniper. This is the pass and the state highway continues down the other side, but a mountain access road heads north, climbing past Grandview Campground which offers expansive views across the Owens Valley to the Sierras, but no water. The road leaves the Pinyon/Juniper zone for brush - sage and Mountain Mahogany. Then it levels out at about 10,000 ft along a curious floristic boundary. The brush zone is confined to shaley brown rock. Off to the right the substrate turns white - dolomite, a carbonate rock like limestone, only with manganese and calcium, and it is thinly forested with trees growing to perhaps 30 ft (10m).

Flora and fauna
Semi-desert with sagebrush up to a lower timberline at 6,500 ft (2,000 m), then Single-leaf Pinyon Pine and Utah Juniper to about 9,000 ft (2,700 m), Mountain Mahogany brush for the next 600 ft (200 m), then Limber Pine and Bristlecone Pine to an alpine timberline at 11,000' (3,300 m). Sagebrush and grass reach 12,000 ft (3,700 m), scattered alpine plants reach 14,000 ft (4,300 m). Birch and Aspen, including some dwarf Aspen along streams. Small residual stands of Ponderosa Pine, Jeffrey Pine, Lodgepole Pine and Sierra Juniper.

Mule Deer wherever there is herbaceous browse, Bighorn Sheep on steep, rocky slopes, feral horses, Marmots, Pika. No native fish in mountain streams, but introduced Brook, Brown and Rainbow Trout have established reproducing populations. Rare Paiute Cutthroat Trout were introduced to parts of Cottonwood and Cabin Creeks, and have established limited populations, protected from angling.

Climate
Cold winters with storms from Pacific Ocean, rainshadow effect of Sierra Nevada lessens with elevation so snow cover increases. Subject to late spring storms called Tonopah Lows bringing snow through June. Dry and warm in July, with occasional thunderstorms in August and September caused by warm, moist airmasses from the Gulf of California. Clear, mild weather alternates with occasional high-elevation cold and snow through October. Increasingly wintry in November.

Get in
Mainly by road. From the northern outskirts of Los Angeles via State Route 14 and U.S. Route 395. From the San Francisco area via State Route 120 over Tioga Pass (summer only), or other passes via California routes 108, 4 or 88 further north. U.S. 50 alongside Lake Tahoe is the southernmost pass open all year. Usually you will need to take U.S. 395 south for an hour or more. 120 east from route 395 at Lee Vining to U.S. Route 6 at Benton offers a shortcut to the north end of the range, or to the eastern canyons via Nevada route 264.

California Highway 168 leaves U.S. 395 at Big Pine and crosses Westgard Pass at south end of range. A Paved access road from the pass reaches Schulman Grove at about 10,000 ft, then a gravel road climbs past the higher Patriarch Grove into the alpine zone. It is carefully driveable by most cars to the Barcroft Labs research complex at 12,500 ft but is usually gated two miles below.

U.S. 395 follows Owens Valley from Big Pine to Bishop. U.S. Highway 6 begins north of Bishop, following the Chalfant and Queen Valleys immediately west of the range, then crossing Montgomery Pass at the north end of the range. Just north of the Nevada State Line, a gravel road departs and can be driven by ordinary cars to Queen Mine at about 8,000 ft (2,400 m). A rough extension requiring 4wd reaches the crest at about 10,000 ft (3,000 m) elevation north of Boundary Peak, a recommended trailhead for climbing Nevada's high point.

On the eastern (Nevada) side of the range, paved Nevada route 264 crosses Fish Lake Valley, but gasoline and services are only found in the town of Dyer. Gravel roads branch off into most eastside canyons. They can be carefully driven fairly high by 2wd vehicles with reasonable clearance, and somewhat higher up by 4wd vehicles. Topographic maps should be consulted before setting out and getting local opinions never hurts. Travel in convoys is a good idea, and iffy stretches should always be scouted on foot.

Fees and permits
While much of the White Mountains can be accessed for free, as of 2020 there is a $3 per person (max $6 per vehicle) fee for entering the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest (children under 18 free) that is collected during summer months. Interagency park pass holders do not need to pay an entrance fee.

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Hiking

Other activities

 * Hike or drive (4wd) down into upper Cottonwood Basin and explore it on foot. This area has an interesting mixture of carbonate and granite geology.  Besides subalpine Bristlecone and Limber Pines, the basin has extensive groves of Aspen and a few large Sierra Junipers looking like miniature Sequoias.  Streams have abundant trout populations.  Fishing is prohibited in the North Fork because it is a refuge for rare Paiute Cutthroat Trout.
 * Drive to the access road summit above Patriarch Grove, then climb 12,000 ft (3,700 m) Paiute and Sheep Mountains. The easiest way to hike into the alpine zone in lunar dolomite barrens.
 * Park at the locked gate and hike 2 miles up to Barcroft Labs at 12,500 ft. This is a large high altitude research station operated by the University of California.
 * Hike the jeep road 5 more miles to the top of White Mountain Peak, where there is a smaller research station. This is an easy hike, but for the altitude, potential snow on the trail near the summit, and the possibility of getting caught in a storm a very long way from shelter.  Camp overnight at the locked gate (11,700 ft) to acclimate to the altitude.  A permanent pit toilet is at the locked gate.
 * For an acclimation hike, you can hike around the upper headwalls of four different cirques: the North and South forks of Perry Aiken Creek which are northeast of Barcroft and involves hiking up the summit jeep road to about the 13,000-ft level.  Or the North and South forks of McAfee Creek which are east of Barcroft.  The south fork has an interesting stand of dwarf aspen.
 * Backpack north from Barcroft Gate or Lab, over White Mountain Peak, across a short class 3-4 knife-edge ridge to the broader ridgetop beyond, and on to a saddle with streams in it about 10 miles north of Barcroft, which is a pretty long day. The next day continue north over Mounts Hogue and Dubois, the Jumpoff above a narrow pass, and then (class 3-4) scramble up to Montgomery Peak, perhaps with rope and protection, then over Boundary Peak. Pack water or plan on melting snow from semi-permanent snowfields at the tops of eastside cirques.  Plan on a second night out, then on the third day exit via Trail Canyon (where you have left a vehicle) or continue along the crest to a 4wd road just north of Kennedy Point around the 10,000-ft level. West down this road, you arrive at Queen Mine which is the roadhead if you don't have 4wd.
 * Climb Boundary (and Montgomery) Peak via Trail Canyon or the road up to the crest from Queens Mine.
 * Afternoon backpack up Middle Canyon. Unless there are enough snow patches above, get 2 gallons from creek at bottom of Mountain Mahogany Ridge, then climb this ridge to top at 11,000-ft level and camp.  Dayhike up to narrow pass, then south along crest to Jumpoff and Dubois. Continue S of Dubois to viewpoint overlooking Mt. Hogue and lower parts of Pelissier Flats. Backtrack and return to camp via top of prominent ridge S of Middle Canyon, descending sandy slope into Middle Canyon and back to camp.  Exit via Middle Canyon next morning.
 * Drive 4wd to roadhead near cowboy cabin on Chiatovich Creek and set up camp (not too near cabin -- it looks snakey). From here you have three cirques to explore
 * N Fork Chiatovich, due west hikable to crest near summit of Mt. Dubois
 * S Fork Chiatovich - take cow trail SW up old moraine, then west into cirque. Headwall is a little steep, but can be climbed on left.  This brings you out on lower Pelissier Flats between Mts. Dubois and Hogue
 * Davis Creek - as for S Fork, then on top of moraine look for cow trail to left. Follow it up to a saddle, then climb over steep but not very high ridge on right (west). This brings you into the Davis.  It can be followed up to the crest near Mt. Hogue.
 * Indian Creek - rough road can be driven in 4wd nearly to headwall. Hiking SW brings you up to Chiatovich Flats overlooking upper Birch Creek.  This stream is probably permanent.  Go upstream to climb Mt. Hogue and Dubois or downstream to reach a curious saddle drained west by Birch Creek and east by Cabin Creek.
 * Branch road off Indian Canyon goes SW to a mining claim. The road may be gated, but it ascends to the top of a high, brushy ridge west of Chiatovich Flats.  A better route up to the flats is to follow a prominent gully departing to the right from this road, which leads straight up to the flats.
 * a rough road up Leidy Canyon can be driven within about 1/2 mile of a cow trail up to Perry Aiken Flats. This broad ridge can be hiked to the crest in the vicinity of peak 13,908 (feet) north of White Mountain Peak.  From a point just below treeline on this ridge it is possible to contour south into the Northwest Fork of Perry Aiken Creek, a scenic glacial cirque with a rock glacier and small tarns east of White Mountain Peak.
 * Perry Aiken Creek's north fork is the largest glacial cirque in the White Mountains. It is possible to hike up it from Fishlake Valley near the town Dyer, but the canyon is brushy and with no access road into the canyon the elevation gain to White Mountain Peak is about 10,000 ft (3,000 m).

Eat
This is no route des gourmands. Rural cafés serving a western version of country cooking and local ethnic specialties may be the most interesting gastronomic opportunities.

Along U.S. 395, Big Pine has rustic cafes. Bishop has a wider selection of eateries, including fastfood chains and limited ethnic food such as Mexican, Chinese, and possibly Basque.

On U.S. 6, there is a cafe in Benton, California where U.S. 120 ends. Benton has a Paiute population so it may be possible to try fry bread and other Native American specialties, and to mingle with local folks -- ranchers too.

In Fish Lake Valley, cafe food may be available in Dyer, Nevada. Another chance to mingle with local people.

Up in the mountains you must be self-sufficient. Selections are limited in local grocery stores, with the possible exception of Bishop. Most visitors will want to bring along groceries and backpacking food.

Drink
At bars and taverns in Big Pine, Bishop, Montgomery Pass and Dyer. These are important social centers in the rural west, except where Mormon influence is strong. A good way to meet local people.

Stay safe
Venomous rattlesnakes are never found about 10,000 feet (3,000 m) and seldom found at high altitudes. However, in desert areas they are common and should be treated cautiously - in general they won't strike unless startled. Wild horses and domestic cattle should not be approached or harassed. Bears and mountain lions are extremely rare but possible to upper limits of subalpine zone.

Gentle slopes give way to narrow ridges advising ropes and protection along the crest immediately north of White Mountain Peak and on Montgomery Peak at north end of the range. Hikers in the alpine zone should always be prepared for cold and snow, except in the summer.

Most canyons have permanent streams, but water can be scarce along the crest by late July, except in a saddle midway between White Mountain Peak and Pelissier Flat that is drained by Cabin and Birch Creeks. There may also be semi-permanent snowfields above 12,500 ft (3,700 m), but this should be confirmed visually from Fish Lake Valley east of the range before relying on them for water.

CA State highway 168 should be driven conservatively. It is narrow with steep grades and sharp curves.

Off-highway drivers should carry enough water, food, tools, parts, towlines, gasoline, and warm clothing to weather minor mishaps. It is prudent to travel in groups of at least two vehicles. Gravel roads must be driven slowly and carefully to avoid damage from flying stones, skidding off the road, and sudden appearance of washouts or large rocks. Although 2wd vehicles can go fairly far on poor roads, those with low clearance are probably too vulnerable underneath. Lastly, be conservative about descending steep downhills on the way in. You might discover you can't get back up them on the way out.

Go next
How much more out do you want to get? OK, you could explore the SilverPeak Range on the east side of Fishlake Valley; views of the White Mountains should be memorable. At the south end of Fishlake Valley just inside California near the intersection of California routes 168 and 266 a dirt road heads southeast and descends into Eureka Valley, famous for large sand dunes. From there you can drive over the next ridge to the northern part of Death Valley. Or you could continue east on Nevada route 266 to U.S. Route 95, then head south to the bright lights of Las Vegas. Do this after sunset and you will begin to see the neon at such a long distance that it blurs into a fantastic mirage, or even a visitation by space aliens. If you are a confirmed desert rat, you may find the White Mountains a little too conventional, so the drier Inyo Mountains to the south may be more your cup of tea.

 * Benton, California - town near Nevada state line. Gas, cafe, small motel.  Small reservation for Paiute Indians.  Junction of U.S. 6 and State Route 120 to Mono Lake and Yosemite.
 * Big Pine, California - Gas, stores, fast food, and cafes. Junction of U.S. Route 395 and State Route 168 to Westgard Pass, Fishlake Valley and U.S. 95.
 * Bishop, California - Largest town in Owens Valley. Fairly wide choice of gas stations, fast food and local restaurants and stores.  Ranger station for White Mountain district of Inyo National Forest.  Junction of U.S. Routes 395 and 6 on north side of town.
 * Dyer, Nevada - only town in Fishlake Valley east of White Mountains. Gas, general store, cafe/bar, post office.

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White Mountains (New Hampshire)

The White Mountains are a region in the state of New Hampshire.

Understand
The White Mountains are the most rugged mountains in New England.

Do
The White Mountains region has extensive mountain hiking year round.

 * Mount Chocorua (3,475 feet) is strenuous despite being below 4,000 feet. It has an exposed summit. The 4.5-mile Piper Trail ascends from state route 16 in Albany, NH with roughly 2700 feet of elevation gain.
 * - located in Jefferson
 * - located in Pinkham Notch

Stay safe
One should be aware of basic wilderness survival skills when outdoors due to the exceptionally harsh nature of the area's climate and lack of civilization. Read the safety section of the White Mountain National Forest guide for more information. Also, moose and deer on roads can cause accidents, with the latter sometimes fatal.

Crime is not an issue in the White Mountains; it's virtually non-existent.

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White Plains

White Plains is a city of 60,000 people (2020) in Westchester County, New York. White Plains has several locations listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It also does well-run Saint Patrick's Day parade and New Year's celebrations. The library is top notch. Liberty Park is also worth a visit.

Understand

White Plains is only Westchester's fourth most populous city—after Yonkers, New Rochelle, and Mount Vernon—but as the county seat and home to many corporate headquarters, it's an important destination.

The hamlet of North White Plains is in the adjacent town of North Castle, but since that town does not have an article, the hamlet is covered here.

By train
Metro North commuter train from Grand Central and 125th St. in New York City and other points south, or from Brewster, Wassaic, and other points north on the Harlem line. There are stations in White Plains and North White Plains; make sure you go to the right one, because taking a cab back from North White Plains may be very expensive!

By bus
There is a network of Westchester County buses in the Bee Line system.

By car
White Plains has several major highways passing though it.

Interstate 287, which connects to the Tappan-Zee bridge to the west, and Interstate 95 in the east, has several exits which can drop you in many different parts of White Plains. It is frequently congested due to ongoing construction.

Without traffic, you can make it to Manhattan in 30 minutes.

Get around
Buses connect White Plains with Stamford and locations throughout Westchester but also can be useful for traveling around town. Taxi cabs are available at the train station and by appointment elsewhere in the city. Some downtown locations are walkable from the White Plains train station.

Do
There are a number of malls in White Plains, including the upscale Westchester Mall, as well as the Galleria and White Plains Mall. A popular place to go in White Plains is the Metro North station, which can deposit a traveler into the heart of Manhattan via express train within 35 minutes. If you find yourself in White Plains for any prolonged period, you may want to take advantage of this option.

There are many places for entertainment in White Plains. Niche.com gave White Plains an A+ rating in its "Things To Do" category. The city often holds free movies and concerts (small band performances), especially during the summer. During the summer, there is also a farmers market located down the block from city center. City Center is a large complex with shopping and a large movie theater.

Buy
Although there are little to no native products to White Plains, most major retailers are located in town. Departments stores abound, and shoppers have a wide array of choices from upscale stores in the city's shopping malls to 99-cent stores downtown.

Eat
There are a lot of local Italian restaurants of varying quality along with the standard Greek diners and ubiquitous middling Chinese fare. For high-end Italian, try Mulino's. The Indian restaurant on East Post Rd. received an excellent review in the New York Times. For affordable fare stick with one of the several diners. Many of the restaurants have had formal write ups in the times. The Old White Plains Mall has an Asian supermarket with prepared Chinese and Japanese food at a reasonable price, and Whole Foods has quality prepared foods as well.

In addition, there are a variety or restaurants along Mamaroneck Ave. from upscale restaurants to quick fast food.

Drink
There is a cluster of bars on Mamaroneck Ave between Maple and Main St. which is the center of White Plains nightlife. If the Irish pubs in this vicinity do not quite suit the bill there is another small cluster of bars down East Post Road as you head to South Broadway.

Go next
White Plains is the center of the county and is convenient to New York City. An express train takes less than thirty minutes to Midtown Manhattan. In addition buses can be taken into the Bronx (try the zoo, Botanical Gardens or Arthur Avenue). Westchester County Airport is ten minutes away by car.

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White River Junction

White River Junction is a village on the Connecticut River in eastern Vermont. It is in the town of Hartford.

By car
White River Junction is located at the junction of Interstate 89 and Interstate 91.

By bus

 * Greyhound, Sykes Avenue. Phone: +1 802 295-3011. Service from Boston Logan Airport and South Station to White River Junction. Several motels nearby, 15-minute walk to the center of White River Junction.
 * Dartmouth Coach, Hanover/Lebanon: +1 603 448-2800. Service from Boston Logan Airport, Boston South Station and New York City to Hanover (Dartmouth College) and Lebanon, both within ten miles of White River Junction.
 * Advance Transit, +1 802 295-1824. Serves the Upper Valley towns including Wilder, Norwich, Hanover, NH and West Lebanon, NH, Lebanon, Enfield and Canaan. All routes are free.

By plane

 * Cape Air serves New Hampshire's Lebanon Municipal Airport, three miles from White River Junction. Flights to Boston Logan Airport and New York White Plains Airport.

By train

 * Route stopping at White River Junction:
 * Vermonter operates daily between St. Albans and Washington, D.C. including stops in Essex Junction, Waterbury, Montpelier, White River Junction, Claremont, Bellows Falls, Brattleboro, Greenfield, Northampton, Holyoke, Springfield, Windsor Locks, Hartford, Meriden, New Haven, Bridgeport, Stamford, New York City, Newark, Trenton,  Philadelphia, Wilmington,  Baltimore, and New Carrollton.
 * Vermonter operates daily between St. Albans and Washington, D.C. including stops in Essex Junction, Waterbury, Montpelier, White River Junction, Claremont, Bellows Falls, Brattleboro, Greenfield, Northampton, Holyoke, Springfield, Windsor Locks, Hartford, Meriden, New Haven, Bridgeport, Stamford, New York City, Newark, Trenton,  Philadelphia, Wilmington,  Baltimore, and New Carrollton.

Get around
Advance Transit bus service.

See
Get information about the area at the Tourist Information, located at the railway station.

Buy
Great antiques selection in Quechee (village of Hartford).

Eat
There's a well stocked supermarket just across the bridge in Hartford. They have a nice salad bar at $5 per pound, great for a picnic. There are a few diners on the other side of the river in West Lebanon, a 15-minute walk. Shyrl's Diner has an OK breakfast, but don't order more than two pancakes! They're huge.

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White Rock

White Rock is a small community in Vancouver's southern suburbs surrounded on three sides by the city of Surrey, and to the south by the waters of Boundary Bay. The city is named for the 400-ton white rock that sits on the beach in the town centre. Its beach has long made it a weekend getaway for Vancouverites. Areas immediately adjacent, and as far west as Crescent Beach are sometimes incorrect referred to as being within White Rock, but are actually in South Surrey.

Get in
See Vancouver for options to get in the Vancouver area by plane, by bus, and by train, and by boat.

White Rock is just off of Highway 99, about 45 minutes south of downtown Vancouver by car. If you're in Surrey, take 152 St south.

Get around
White Rock town centre (Marine Drive along the beach) is at sea level, while the rest of the town is perched on a bench several hundred feet above. The town center is walkable but it is steep if you want to see other parts of the city.

The broader area — usually referred to as South Surrey but often referred to as White Rock — is quite large and will require a car to get to some areas. Translink operates bus service for all of Greater Vancouver. In White Rock and South Surrey most local buses are community shuttles. Most tourist areas of South Surrey are accessible by Translink.

Parking
Most parking in White Rock is pay parking. The cost fluctuates but it is most expensive off Marine Drive by the beach ($3.75 per hour in high season). The new pay-by-space system makes buying or adding time simple. Just enter your space number on any nearby dispenser, pay, take your receipt and walk away. There's no need to return to your vehicle or place your ticket on your vehicle's dash. If you want to add time later, just enter your stall number (printed on your receipt) at any one of 36 dispensers along the beach and choose your payment method. You can even pay by cell phone. (Requires registration with Verrus Mobile Technologies Inc. You'll must use a credit card the first time you call. Nominal user fees apply.) Details at the city's Parking page.

By public transit
Passengers can pay for fares using Compass Cards ($6 refundable deposit), Compass Tickets, or tap-to-pay using contactless credit cards (only American Express, Mastercard or Visa) or mobile wallets. Passengers using Compass Cards and Compass Tickets pay discounted fares. Passengers can transfer for up to 90 minutes, except if taking West Coast Express, in which case they can transfer for up to 120 minutes. On bus and HandyDART, passengers can also pay in cash, but in that case will not receive change and are not eligible for transfers. Zone based fares apply between Monday and Friday for trips starting before 6:30 pm, if travel involves SkyTrain or SeaBus. Outside of those hours or for travel on only bus or HandyDART, a single zone rate applies. If traveling by West Coast Express, a higher cost zone based fare system applies regardless of time of travel. Children 12 and under can ride for free. People aged 13 to 18, and 65 and older pay discounted concession fares.

A couple of buses provide links White Rock with other municipalities in the region and the SkyTrain.
 * Bus #321 provides service from the Surrey Central station (SkyTrain Expo Line) in Surrey.
 * Bus #351 provides express service from the Bridgeport station (SkyTrain Canada Line) in Richmond.

Standard adult transit fares (effective ) to White Rock from Vancouver are on weekdays and  on weekends and evenings after 6:30PM. Fares from elsewhere in the Vancouver region will vary between -.

The Beach
White Rock has the largest and one of the most popular beaches in the Lower Mainland, located on the southern edge of the city alongside Marine Drive. The long sandy beach is perfect for everything from picnics to a game of frisbee. When the tide goes out there are many tidal pools that are left exposed and is a great place to see marine life up close. British Columbia's south coast is sheltered by Vancouver Island, because of this the water temperatures are relatively warm. If you don't want to walk in the sand, the White Rock Promenade stretches for 2.2 km (1.4 miles) next to Marine Drive.

The White Rock Promenade can be a pleasant dinnertime walk, especially at sunset, ideally with a low tide. Find a parking spot to the west part of Marine Drive, say near Bay St or Oxford Street. Walk eastwards down the beach. When you reach the pier, walk to end of it and back. Continue eastwards until the beachfront strip ends, at Finlay Street where Semiahmoo Park begins. There, you've done the nature/ocean thing. Now, cross Marine Drive. Walk back along the long line of restaurants, and get an idea from the vibe and the menus out front if you like them. Pick one for dinner, or make a reservation for later.

Eat
Restaurants in White Rock are split between those on the beach, usually offering patios and ocean views, typically on Marine Drive; and restaurants in the main commercial area away from the water. Restaurants in the Crescent Beach area (formally part of Surrey, but commonly grouped with White Rock) are mostly clustered on Bleecher Street near Blackie Spit, with a few near 128 St and 16th Ave.

On the beach
Marine Drive is packed with restaurants, from standards like fish and chips to ethnic restaurants to pub

Off the beach
The "five corners" intersection in the main commercial district, just up the bluff from the beach, anchors the restaurant area. Many more restaurants are along or near Johnston Street as it heads north.

Drink
Due to White Rock's location just minutes from the Canada/USA border, it is a common place for Americans (especially those under 21) to drink.

Stay safe
If you are visiting the White Rock's beach or pier, pay attention for trains while crossing the tracks and do not walk or jog along the tracks. A number of people, especially people distracted by wearing headphones, have walked or jogged on or over the busy tracks without paying attention for trains and have died due to being run over by trains.

Go next
Richmond, with its historic fishing village and Buddhist temple, is 20-30 minutes north on Highway 99. Going south on Hwy 99 will bring you to the U.S. border, with Seattle being a couple of hours south.

The Fraser Valley, with gardens, outdoor recreation and wineries is to the east.

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