The first glimpse of Crater Lake in Oregon is memorable. This is deepest lake in United States formed after a series of volcanic explosions.

In Whistler, Canada, there are numerous reasons to celebrate winter. The mountains receive an average of 33.5 feet of snow per year, fresh flakes blanket the largest amount of skiable terrain in North America (more than 8,000 acres) and the world record-breaking PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola connects the side-by-side Whistler Blackcomb Mountains.