A Short History of Rovaniemi: From River Market to Arctic Capital
Rovaniemi, the capital of the Finland’s province of Lapland, wears its history lightly, but the modern town on the Arctic Circle is the product of centuries of river trade, a wartime catastrophe, and one of the boldest …
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Dodge Ridge Events: Planning a Winter Weekend from Twain Harte
Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort fills its winter calendar with races, terrain park jams, lesson clinics, and holiday celebrations. The mountain sits a short drive up Highway 108 from our Twain Harte home. That makes an event …
2026-08-27
Renting Winter Gear in Rovaniemi: What to Book and What to Pack
Rovaniemi rewards visitors who arrive with the right winter kit, and most of that kit can be rented locally. Thermal overalls, felt-lined boots, snowshoes, and cross-country skis are all available by the day. This guide …
2026-08-27
Ski season at Dodge Ridge, minutes from the cabin
Hummingbird Lodge sits in Twain Harte, about twenty minutes below Dodge Ridge, and a few miles up the 108 highway from Sonora, California. You can ski all day and still be in the hot tub before dark.
Dodge Ridge. Photo: …