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Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr.'s proposal to allow Maryland's counties to impose their own 5-cent-per-gallon gas tax to pay for transportation projects is receiving an icy reception in some counties, where officials say anti-tax anger would be directed at them.
Anne Arundel County Council Chairman Jerry Walker (R) said that short of having the votes for a gas tax increase in the General Assembly, "this way the members of the House and Senate can say, 'We didn't vote for the tax, we just give the counties the authority to tax.'"
With transportation experts calling on the need for new roads and public transit to ease traffic congestion, ranked the worst in the nation in a recent study, Miller's proposal is going to face a tough challenge in the General Assembly, predicted Sen. Robert J. Garagiola (D-Dist. 15) of Germantown, who co-sponsored the chamber president's two bills.
Under Miller's plan, the state would charge a 3 percent sales tax to wholesalers plus a 5-cent-per-gallon increase to the existing gas tax that counties and Baltimore city could keep all of, or a portion of, to fund county transportation projects. The portion the counties failed to keep would revert to the state.
Miller (D-Dist. 27) of Chesapeake Beach also is calling for the establishment of up to two regional transit authorities to oversee the funding and development of mass transit projects in the Baltimore and Washington, D.C., metropolitan areas.
While a coalition of business and labor groups had supported an increase in the state's 23.5-cents-per-gallon gasoline tax to pay for needed transportation work, different plans over the past two years have failed to garner political support from many state legislators fearful of voter backlash against a gas tax hike, which polls indicate is highly unpopular.
"I give the Senate president a lot of credit," Garagiola said. "He's demonstrating political courage in putting this conversation on the table. This is the only vehicle to move this forward."
But not all agree.
"In my opinion, that is a highly political move meant to box in counties like Anne Arundel that lean Republican and as such are tax averse or have politicians who do not believe in raising taxes at this point," Walker said.
If Miller's proposal is passed, counties would have three years to implement the gas tax, and if the counties chose not to, the state still would charge the additional 5 cents per gallon, with the money going to the general transportation fund instead of the county, Walker said.
That means officials like himself would have to choose whether to implement the tax and keep the additional revenues in the county or see the money generated in the county possibly pay for transportation projects elsewhere.
Like the state, which pays for state highways and bridges, counties are struggling to find enough money for county roads and bridges, he said.
In 2007, the state sent his county $30 million for transportation, but that figure dropped to under $1 million in 2010, Walker said. The amount has increased to $3 million in this year's budget.
"You can imagine what that has had on our ability to fund infrastructure projects," Walker said.
While Walker called Miller's proposal the political equivalent of punting the football, the Senate president believes the proposal has support in the counties.
"They want us to act, and act now," Miller said.
County officials he has heard from "reacted favorably to them having an opportunity to have a local tax, and it's within their discretion whether or not they want to use it," he said.
Miller, who has been critical of Gov. Martin O'Malley's (D) lack of leadership on the issue — the governor's legislative agenda didn't include a new transportation initiative — specifically mentioned that the Montgomery County Council was upset that the state had not moved forward on transportation.
Montgomery County Council Chairwoman Nancy Navarro (D-Dist. 4) of Silver Spring said she appreciates that Miller is at least offering a proposal, but that the county believes it is the state's responsibility.
"The bottom line is we have to raise revenues somehow," Navarro said. "But it has to be a statewide obligation."
She and Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett (D) issued a joint statement Jan. 28 stressing the state's responsibility to raise the revenues.
"We strongly believe that transportation funding is a state obligation that requires a state solution," they said.
The annual Texas A&M Transportation Institute study ranked the Washington, D.C., region, including suburban Maryland, as having the worst traffic congestion in the nation. The study said the congestion would only worsen, with drivers losing hours of time and wasting gallons of fuel each week stuck in traffic.
The General Assembly should worry about the cost of not doing something for transportation projects more than the price they would pay politically from raising a statewide gas tax, Navarro said.
"I'm not sure the public understands how critical this point in time is," Navarro said. "It's critical to the economy. Transportation is the linchpin."
Howard County Executive Kenneth Ulman (D) has taken the position that revenues are needed for transportation projects throughout the state, said his spokesman, David Nitkin.
"It would be best to have a statewide solution, but if that's not possible — and statewide solutions have been discussed for years and not been adopted — we should keep an open mind about other alternatives," Nitkin said.
Ulman is not convinced a county-level gas tax is the best solution, Nitkin said.
"But it's an alternative he's willing to consider if it helps us make progress on getting the funding sorely needed," Nitkin said.
Ulman, however, has not asked the county's delegation to support Miller's bills.
"There's a real risk in having a piecemeal transportation network instead of a statewide transportation network," Nitkin said.
The state needs to act now because planned projects are on hold due to a lack of funding, Garagiola said.
"It's an especially heavy lift, but we need to do this, and if we don't do it now next year it's going to be more politically difficult," Garagiola said. "We're 17 months out from the next primary election."
But failure to act means projects such as the Purple Line in Montgomery County will continue to be on hold, he said. Traffic congestion means a lower quality of life, lost hours of work and lost economic opportunities from businesses that will not want to expand or locate in the area, he said.
"You want to be number 1 in a lot of things, but you don't want to be number 1 in traffic congestion," Garagiola said.
Staff Writer Daniel Leaderman contributed to this report.


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It's a veritable buffet of smoked fish. The fish have a month shelf life in the refrigerator; they can be frozen and thawed in the refrigerator or microwave.
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We also love bluefish—and this subtly-smoked bluefish is another way of enjoying it. (The bluefish are not solely cold-smoked: They spend 15 hours in cold smoke and the last few in hot smoke.)
The bluefish are caught off the coast of Cape Cod. In addition to the smoked bluefish filet, there's a creamy and smoky bluefish salad, spread or dip. Made mostly from the smoked bluefish, it's blended with cream cheese, sour cream, horseradish, fresh dill and onion. O.K., not the diet dish, but it's is delicious on a bagel, as a filling in fennel stalks (the gourmet's celery—or in celery stalks, if you prefer), and as a primary component of canapés—we added strips of roasted red pepper on top.
Smoked bluefish—not as pretty as the black cod, but just as tasty.
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Nantucket Wild Gourmet & Smokehouse is located in Chatham, Massachusetts, on Cape Cod, and we can just imagine the Chatham haddock swimming right up and volunteering themselves for the smoker. While we loved the way this pretty, shiny yellow fish appeared on the plate, it wasn't a good "eatin' fish" but a cooking fish. While black cod, blue fish and salmon have oily flesh, haddock is a thin, dry white fish. Smoked, it's not meant to be eaten on a plate or put on a bagel or canapé the way the others are. Rather, the salty filet is primarily used in cooking—for chowder, Finnan haddie,* fish cakes, etc.
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The black cod, or sablefish, is one of those sea creatures that confuses people due to its multiple associates. It's not a true cod (the Atlantic cod is Gadus morhua). The sablefish (Anoplopoma fimbria) that is called black cod isn't even the real black cod (Notothenia microlepidota), which is a southern hemisphere icefish. Still, we're not ichthyologists—we just like to eat a good piece of fish. Black cod/sablefish is not only good, it's good for you: It has as many long-chain omega 3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) as wild salmon, its Alaskan neighbor.
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Smoked black cod (sablefish, or sable for short).
Smoked Wild King Salmon. This fellow ate lots of squid.
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The wild King Salmon, also known as the Chinook†, is the largest of the salmon species, approximately 20 pounds and 30 to 40 inches in length (it's also the least abundant species). NWG&S's salmon are fished in the deep waters of the Gulf of Alaska. The company advises to avoid river-caught fish (which have gone up-river to spawn): They've already used up all their omega 3s swimming upstream.
The King Salmon is distinguished by its red-orange flesh, rich flavor, high oil content and firm texture. We had two different packages, which showed how different each individual fish can be. One was vibrantly red-orange, with a stronger fish flavor; the other more pale, with somewhat sweeter flesh. The red-colored ones feed more on squid, we're told.
†The name of a nation of Native Americans that occupied the coast of the Pacific Northwest along the lower and middle Columbia River, in present-day Oregon and Washington, where the salmon were fished.
The company also smokes albacore tuna caught in New England waters.
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Recommended locations for 4 days around Lake Powell
October 15, 2012, 04:40:52 PM »
I have been a frequent reader of the forums here but find myself looking for some experienced advice as I expect to have 4 days available to me from Dec. 1-4 starting from Flagstaff, AZ. Knowing how much distance there is to cover for all the amazing places in the SW, I figured to try and do my first visit in an area where there are a few famous venues within easy driving distance so I am looking to operate from the Page, AZ area at Lake Powell. I figure that I can work sunrise/sunsets on Lake Powell, Horseshoe Bend, Monument Valley and later morning/daytime at the Lower and/or Upper Antelope Canyons or one of the lesser known slot canyons. I am hoping some of you can make recommendations on whether that seems sensible for the few days I will have or if you have other recommendations that I should consider.
Thanks in advance,
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October 15, 2012, 07:51:57 PM »
WAY too much to travel between those places in such a short time. Choose one place and do a good job there. 2-3 full days in Monument Valley at a minimum. If you choose Antelope Canyon make sure you have a tour spot reserved -- it often is booked and you'll be out of luck. Call any of the tour spots in Page. Horseshoe Bend is just south of Page on the main highway but requires about a 30-45 minute hike to get to the rim from the parking area.
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October 15, 2012, 08:37:23 PM »
Have been to the areas you are contemplating, a couple times over the years, with the most recent staying at Page (RV Park adjacent to Wahweap Marina) in May of this year. A couple comments:
Lake Powell - Difficult to get to much of the lake without boat or serious offroad driving. The area around Wahweap Marina (on the west side of the lake and a bit north of Page), including an elevated viewpoint adjacent to the highway, allows the best road access to some views for some sunrise/sunset photos. I did mostly sunrise shots with the sun coming up over the horizon with some hilly layers in the background and water in the foreground. Part of the problem with photos close to the Marina is numerous boats cluttering up the water. If you go north from the Marina along the waters edge to a new development (about a mile max and good sunset shots) or just south of the Marina along Lake Shore Drive (just south of the gatehouse and just north of the dam and good sunrise shots), you can get some stuff without boats. One day (weather permitting and staying land based) is plenty for the lake itself.
Antelope Canyon(s) - Should be less crowded at the time of year you are going, however, the sun will not necessarily be optimum for the sunlight rays seen in so many iconic shots. Only a few minutes from Page.
Horseshoe Bend - Only about 4 miles south of Page along the highway. Keep close watch as the entrance to the parking area (on the west side) comes up pretty quick and isn't real obvious. Short hike/walk to viewpoint (less than a mile if I recall). A bit up/down and some sand. Hopefully the bugs will not be as bad as they were in May. Enough to turn many people around.Not sure of the sun position in early December, perhaps others can advise. Can be done in one morning/evening.
Monument Valley - Excellent destination. About 125 miles from Page so if looking for sunrise (from the main guest area), get up early for the drive or go the night before and stay at either the lodge/hotel on site or at Gouldings across the highway. You should definitely take the drive in the park or hire a guide to some inaccessible views. If only doing sunrise and driving the same day, it can be done easily in one day.
Other options - Grand Canyon (South Village 140 miles one way and a nice drive with some good spots along the way) (North Rim about 125 miles one way, although less variety of locations). Zion Park (115 miles one way and a very good park to visit. I think by Dec, the park is open to private vehicles as opposed to the bus system; same with south Grand Canyon). You could probably do Zion and North Rim in the same drive.
Personal opinion (excluding renting a boat), I would do a full day/overnighter to either GC, MV or Zion and commit the rest for sunrise/set around Powell/Horseshoe, with Antelope during the middle of the day, if you are committed to Page. You might be able to squeeze in two of the three with one being just a day trip but that is pushing things. If you are not committed to Page and are new to all areas, you might want to consider dividing time between GC and MV as each (especially GC) deserve much more than a short visit. Again my personal opinion.
Let me know if I can help further with more detailed info.
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October 15, 2012, 09:41:36 PM »
I appreciate the input. I am slightly confused by the WAY too much travel comment. I figured everything was withing 45-60 minutes other than Monument Valley. On the Antelope Canyon reservations, I understand the requirement from what I have been reading and I will book that part in advance, thanks.
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October 15, 2012, 09:49:11 PM »
Your insights are really useful. That personal knowledge is what I was hoping to learn from folks on the forums. I also did contemplate some of the options you recommend and may swap some of my plans as this planning and learning effort continues.
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October 16, 2012, 05:45:27 AM »
If you still have the time, have a look at Laurent Martrès' books (
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October 16, 2012, 03:48:12 PM »
Good idea, I have seen references to his books before. I have ordered the Photographing the Southwest: Volume 2--Arizona (2nd Ed.) and hope to have it in the next few days to use in conjunction with the experiences from other forum members here for maximizing my short first trip into Arizona.
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October 16, 2012, 07:24:30 PM »
Try to stay in The View hotel in Monument Valley: it's very pleasant and has wonderful views of the main three buttes. I found Martrès's book superbly helpful. If you turn up with an expensive-looking camera and a tripod at Lower Antelope, you can book the photographers' tour (4 hours, departs when you are ready) for the same price as the ordinary tour (1 hour, departs on the half hour).
Have a great time!
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October 17, 2012, 06:54:15 PM »
Thanks Jeremy, I appreciate the advice and will use that in formulating my itinerary. My copy of the book arrives on Friday so I have to wait a couple more days on getting a good look at it.
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October 22, 2012, 02:31:01 AM »
Sorry, marvpelkey and I'm not denigrating your comment in any way.
The fact is, the road down to the North Rim i.e.; Highway 67 is closed at that time of year. There's a gate just south of Jacob Lake Lodge that's shut and locked from just after the late deer hunt ends [Oct 31 +/- ... 'til spring]. Hate to see you waste several hours of what will seem to be all too little time as it is.
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October 22, 2012, 11:28:09 AM »
I didn't read anything negative into anything Marv offered, on the contrary his experience and thoughts are quite valuable. I think he was only providing the North Rim as an option anyway. What I am much more aware of now is the potential for weather related challenges for the roads which is why I am trying to keep my intinerary as simple as possible with minimal distances to any destinations. I welcome the comments as it will all be useful to finalizing my plan to make the most out of a short amount of time.
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October 23, 2012, 08:20:20 PM »
You are quite right about the seasonal closure. I'm still in summer mode and completely forgot about winter-related issues. Glad you clarified that point.
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October 24, 2012, 06:20:01 AM »
A couple of things you could try. You could head to Kanab one morning to try and get a walk in permit for Coyote Buttes North (the wave) or Coyote Buttes South, below is information. Then with or without a permit for the following day you could head to wire pass for some slot canyon photo's, there is a day fee charge. Also, there is close to a mile hike from the parking lot to the slot (you pass the trailhead to Coyote buttes North on the way to wire pass), wire pass is only about 1/4 mile long. Last time I was there it had two downclimbs of around 6-8 feet. You could hike to the confluence of Buckskin Gulch then head downstream as much as you would want to hike and return to vehicle. There have been some big floods in the last couple of years so the difficulty of wire pass is unknown to me at this time. Also, there is always the possiblilty of water/mud in the canyons.
It also could be cold in the canyons as you will not get much, if any, sun.
Just giving you another option of something to do around Page.
I tried for a walk in permit once a few years ago in October. I was running late and did not get one but they said 40 people showed up for the 20 available permits.
Enjoy, Tony
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If you missed the lottery or are just in the Southern Utah/Northern Arizona area, you can obtain a walk-in permit at the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Visitor Center in Kanab, Utah.
Walk-in permit procedures:
For Coyote Buttes North (The Wave), be at the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Visitor Center in Kanab, Utah (745 E. Highway 89 in Kanab Utah across from Walkers gas station and Wendys restaurant) from 8:30-9 a.m. Mountain Standard Time -Utah- (9am Daylight Savings Time in summer) to submit your application. For permits to Coyote Buttes South, be at the same location and submit your application between 9:30-10:00 a.m. The lotteries for Coyote Buttes North and Coyote Buttes South will run at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m., respectively.
Walk-in permits must be paid with either cash or by checks. No credit cards can be accepted.
If there are 10 persons or less seeking permits, you will be issued one on the spot for the next day.
If all ten permits were not issued the previous day, a same day permit may be available.
If there are more than 10 persons seeking a permit, there will be a drawing for the next day's 10 open slots.
Only one person per group may enter the drawing. If more than one member from your group submits an application, your group will be disqualified from the lottery.
If you receive a walk-in permit, you must wait two weeks before you can re-enter the drawing.
Permit holders may be required to show their government issued I.D.
Walk-in Permit Example
Three groups show up on a Tuesday. One group of six and two groups of four
A drawing is held with one potential permit being available for each group
If the group of six and the group of four are successful, all ten slots are filled
If the two groups of four are successful, there are still two slots remaining, and the group of six is then faced with a difficult decision, because only two of their party can receive a permit.
Some people have tried to circumvent the process by having more than one person in their group enter the drawing. This is dishonest and unfair to those who follow the rules. Please respect your fellow hikers and the BLM staff. If more than one member from your group submits an application, your group will be disqualified from the lottery.
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Re: Recommended locations for 4 days around Lake Powell
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I found the San Juan river to be very interesting with old rock carvings and a more intimate shooting experience.
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If you turn up with an expensive-looking camera and a tripod at Lower Antelope, you can book the photographers' tour (4 hours, departs when you are ready) for the same price as the ordinary tour
"Expensive-looking" essentially means a DSLR. I doubt a bit that they will recognize a Leia as what it is - although, meanwhile, at least they do know what a large format camera is.
Unfortunately, as of this year, they cut the time a so-called "photographer´s pass" (which simply is a piece of plastics with a sticker carrying the hand-written expiry time) is valid to half - now it´s only two hours, and according to what I have heard, they would not let you in for a second time on the same day (I don´t know whether this is really true). In fact, at Lower Antelope they are changing their policies more frequent than one would believe, so be prepared for additional surprises.
One thing, though, is not surprising: the light is best in the early morning, so try to be there at opening time. "Opening time", again, is something handled in a relaxed manner: officially, during winter time, it´s 9 a.m. However, you may arrive at 8.45 h and find the gate already open, or your may have to wait until 9.15 h or so until someone shows up. So, in the end, we are dealing here with a quite relaxed bunch of guys. Which definitely has its pleasant sides, too.
Finally, during the winter be prepared for low temperatures in the canyon. It receives virtually no sunlight during the day, and during the night the ice cold ground air flows down through the canyon. You would not want to spend 15 minutes of the two hours you have only for returning to your car to grab a jacket and your gloves.
Frank Sirona. Large format photography of the Desert Southwest.
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CamelBak Podium Chill Insulated Water Bottle - 21oz $13.00
Because nobody wants to drink warm water during a hot summer run or ride.
Like most water bottles, the Camelbak 21oz Podium Chill Insulated Water Bottle keeps you hydrated on runs or bike rides. Unlike most bottles, this one keeps your water cold from the first hour to the last. Its BPA-free TruTaste polypropylene material is safer to drink out of than polycarbonate plastics and it won't distort your water's taste, and HydroGuard insulation keeps your beverage chilled twice as long as regular sports bottles. The Jet Valve cap is spill-proof and self-sealing so you can squeeze some deliciousness down your gullet quickly and get back to what you were doing.
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The Perfect Bottle
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I have a few of these, and I use them both on and off the bike. The 21oz size is a perfect for a backpack with bottle holders. For a bike ride at 80-90 degrees F, I'll get 2-3 hours before these get warm. BTW, this is the "new and improved" model with a larger valve and easier twist-to-open functionality. Use these for water, NOT for Gatorade or Hammer Heed, Etc. Also, wash these with an unscented dish soap (like Seventh Generation)or baking soda as mentioned below because the scented ones can leave a residual odor.
I like it
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
For my mtn bike ride that lasts 45min, this does great! I put a couple cubes of ice to keep it extra cool. By the time I'm done the ice has melted but the liquid is refreshing. For longer rides I still get to the point where the water is air temp, but it's much better than my non-insulated water bottle that was warm by the time I hit the trail head and was undrinkable after an hour. Keep the top unlocked so you can just squeeze while you ride, easy to twist while I ride if I do keep it locked.
Spencer Oliphant
Go to bottles for biking
I have a set of these for every one of my bikes. I love that the insulation keeps my water cold a little longer than the non insulated and they're much easier to drink from than most bottles and I don't worry about them spilling. Fits standard bottle cages well (I use Arundel cages).
Mark Myrick
Great bottle. Keeps your H2O cold.
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Great bottle with a great warranty. The jet valve works really well and is really easy to clean.
floyd wheekly
how do you keep these bottles clean you know after a while plastic starts to smell
David Thiel
There's really only one answer to that question: WATER ONLY in the bottle. That should prevent any odor.
If they do start to smell, here are three strategies:
1_) Let the bottle sit overnight with baking soda mixture in it. Helps quite a bit.
2) Leave the bottles, open, in strong sunlight. The UV radiation helps kill the bacteria.
3) Fill the bottles with unsweetened fruit tea for a while. This will make them smell like fruit tea, which is a far fresher smell.
How do you GET INTO IT? Twist the top? Pull on it? No instructions, and I don't want to break my brand new bottle.
Spencer Oliphant
Get into it like to fill it? The cap twists off. Get into it like get water out? Twist the locking mechanism to the open position and squeeze.
David Thiel
These bottles are a bit of overkill on the closure, but they are otherwise awesome.
There's a lock at the base of the nipple. Twist that to open the valve. After that, you can EITHER suck on the nipple or squeeze the bottle to dispense.
Ryan Gibbs
Podium Chill on Mt. Washington
Lexi Dowdall
Awesome picture Ryan!!!
I selected this image to feature on the Community Hub at the bottom of the Backcountry.com homepage! Congrats on being utterly GOATWORTHY !!
Ryan Gibbs
Keep Your Cool
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
The Podium Chill is all you'd expect out of a water bottle with some extra insulation. This wont keep ice frozen for hours, but keeps the water / sports drink cold enough while cycling in the dog days of summer. Its still cool by the time you finish your first bottle. The mouth piece and locking system works well and with a quick squeeze of the bottle the electrolytes start flowing.
Marc DiVall
Only Bottle
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
This is the only bottle I ride with. It keeps me drinking more water throughout my ride because it is so easy to use. I did like the mouthpiece on the older version a bit better. When shaking my Skratch labs mix in the new version the water shoots out of the top unless you lock it shut. Otherweise, A+.
Cam Phillips
Index finger over the top as you shake...
Love it!!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I got two of these bottles when I started cycling, a week later my father in law got two as well after we ran out of water during one of our rides and I gave him some of mine. He was amazed how cold the water was. My daughter is a dancer, and begged me to get her a bottle like daddy's, so I did, and she loves it. My Wife is a teacher and will not drink water from the fountains at school, so I got her two bottles and she takes them to work everyday!!! its nice to have different colors available, so my wife daughter and I know exactly which bottle belongs to each of us!! Easy to wash, and keep clean!!
For some reason one of my bottles started making a noise after I drink from it, but its just the air trying to scape, all I do is squeeze the bottle after I drink from it, and the noise goes away!!
Podium Chillin at the River on a boat
- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I am a cyclist and, yes, I absolutely 100% agree with everyone here who has stated that this bottle is PERFECT for Cycling and Mountain Biking. The bottle fits great with the various bottle cages I've used on my bikes and on bikes I've rented. NO ISSUES with bottle cage fitment.
A nice accessory for mountain bikers is the CamelBak Mud Cap designed to keep dirt out of the valve!
Where we've had more fun with the Podium Chill bottle is out on the boat. The Spill-Proof Jet-Valve works AWESOME when not in the Locked feature, which is a brilliant idea? Thanks CamelBak!
Because we don't have to worry about spilling, we fill these up completely with as much ice as we can fit into the bottles, then add our fun river / lake beverages.
We fill up as many bottles as we can take, usually three per person, so we can save more room for ice and food in the coolers. It gets up to 114 degrees out on the Mojave River and these bottles keep our drinks cool, even when floating with us in the water.
+ They Float on the water
+ Lockout Feature to prevent spilling
+ Spill-Free even when unlocked
+ Keeps drink cool for 1-2 hours in 114 degree weather
+ Fits almost any Bottle Cage
+ Durable if dropped (over and over again)
+ Jet-Valve delivers just the right amount of fluid
- Make sure to keep valve open / unlocked if washing in Dish Washing Machine
- Jet-Valve takes some effort to clean
- May need Q-Tips if you want to prevent mold from building up in Jet-Valve
At the end of the day, the Podium Chill Bottle is an awesome product for any athlete or party-goer!!
Lexi Dowdall
This is the most thorough water bottle review I've ever laid eyes upon!
Kudos and thanks, Josh!
Chris Farnsworth
Get your own water bottle
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I bought this as a gift for my wife so that I can get my camelback that matches my bike back. We both love how easy it is to drink out of while riding our bikes. Ice and water and it lasts the whole ride.
Good bottle
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I love the valves on camelbak bottles and won't ride with anything else. This bottle is a little stiff, but does a decent job of keeping my water cool on long rides. I fill it up with ice cubes and top off with water. Its still cold after a couple of hours.
Kyle Toyama
Great Water Bottle
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I have an old one that is 4-5 years old and still going strong. I got the new one and it is better it has a stiffer plastic mouth which makes for slightly easier cleaning and it keeps things colder longer.
Dusty Clark
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The CamelBak Podium Chill has been redesigned. New features include: high flow rate, easy to clean, easy to squeeze, new modern look.
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Good for Biking
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I got tired of stopping every time I wanted some water from my nalgene bottle. I love my nalgene, don't get me wrong, but it's impossible to drink water while riding. This water bottle not only keeps my water nice and cold, it's easy to drink while riding, although I wouldn't recommend it for mountain biking since dust can easily get around the mouth piece and you'll end up squirting some dirt into your mouth along with water. Overall, I use it for road biking and spinning and this water bottle works well.
UPDATE: I've dropped a star cause I can't seem to get rid of the silicon taste that the bottle leaches into my water. I thought it'd go away after a couple uses but nothing is getting rid of the nasty chemical taste. I'd return the bottle but it's not worth the hassle.


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"Politics is the Art of Looking for Trouble, Finding it Everywhere, Diagnosing it Incorrectly, and Applying the Wrong Remedies"
Ahhhhhhhhhhhh...the sweet smell of Freedom
Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life
Smells like French Toast....dipped in sheet
Gas is going up....Taxes are going up.........the mail stamp is up a penny.............and last but not least do not forget the new obama health insurance proposal...
You all who voted for obama got what you deserved....Only thing is you dragged us normal citizens with ya! down the tubes we will go.
"Five yards is my life!" - Don Shula to a referee who had told Shula to quit arguing, that the penalty he just called was only five yards
What's the point of posting that stupid video?
Is it the after-taste of the throw-up the right experiences after Obama got reelected and now inaugurated again?
"....if there is activity in the ball prior to the rubbing action....
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"You may think that you are some kind of god to these people. But we both know what you really are."
"What's that? A criminal?"
"Worse. A politician."
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That 4th amendment is so stupid right????
I hope nobody got to rowdy and decided to practice thier 1st amendment rights around him......
Obama is just the next Corporate Statist to take the job. Who hates our liberties just as much. Get in line.
That stupidity goes along with complaining about Obama's kids possibly having a security detail.
I come to the point to think that you actually want another Reagan or Kennedy event.
You don't even have to support this President to realize the idiocy behind your thinking that anybody going to the inaugural event of the President has to be searched. What you are doing is utter hatred.
Gas goes up because that's what your energy companies do. Not because of a certain President or economic times.
In this chart you can see that prices go up and down, up and down. It has yet to reach the height of Bush's term though.
Then we have the issue of taxes. No income taxes for 99% of Americans go up. Or have gone up or are higher than before Obama took office. The only "increase" is the payroll tax which was a 2-year temporary reduction enacted in 2009 by Congress. It was always supposed to go back to its original value regardless who would be President. You failed again!
And your last failure is our beloved/hated USPS. The USPS is an independent agency of the US government and has received no funding since the 80s. And since it is technically still a government agency (but run like a private business) the Bush administration had Congress enact a new PAEA in 2006 in which the USPS has to send all its profits into a 75 year prepaid health retirement fund. 75 years prepaid and not allowed to make a profit. The cost: 500 Billion over 8 years. The amount of the prepaid fund is almost equal to the debt load now. And please understand the prepaid fund has nothing to do with paying current benefits to retirees. The USPS never had a payment problem.
They have every right to increase their stamp rate. Nobody screamed bloody murder when a Republican House and a Republican Senate voted and ratified a bill which made it impossible for the USPS ever to make a profit again. It was signed in December 06, one month before the house changed into democratic hands. And then it was signed by a Republican President.
1 cent? If you send 100 letters every month your extra cost are: $1!!!!!!!!
Have you tried to send a letter through alternative ways (FedEx, UPS etc). The 46 cents sound much better right?
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Four people have been arrested and charged with a slew of daytime burglaries in Germantown and Gaithersburg that took place in October and November, Gaithersburg City Police said Friday.
According to police, Kevin Guzman-Arevalo, 18, of Alliston Hollow Way in Gaithersburg; Ervin Halilaj, 25, of Doxdam Terrace in Germantown; and two other Gaithersburg teenagers, were behind burglaries at 11 apartments in complexes on Lee Street and Park Avenue.
The two teenagers, ages 16 and 17, have not been identified because they are being charged as juveniles, Gaithersburg City Police Ofc. Dan Lane said.
A call to Halilaj's home Friday was not answered. Contact information for Guzman-Arevalo was not immediately available Friday afternoon.
All four people were charged with burglary and theft, according to Gaithersburg police.
"Everybody played a role," Lane said of the suspected burglars.
Doors to the homes they allegedly burglarized were either unlocked, or the residents of the homes did not fasten a second lock on the door, he said.
Police focused on the four as suspects in mid-November, but didn't locate two of the men until Friday, when they were arrested, Lane said.
Halilaj faces 16 counts of theft and burglary, and was being held on $100,000 bail, online court records show.
Guzman-Arevalo has been charged with 22 burglary and conspiracy charges. He also was being held on $100,000 bail.
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"This is a pure white wedding cake frosting. You can double the recipe if you have a sturdy mixer. Add milk according to purpose; you need less if you are making flowers or borders than if you are just covering a cake. Remove what you need for decorating before you thin the rest down for frosting."
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I did not follow the recipe exactly. I substitued 1/2 crisco and 1/2 butter. I also used vanilla extract instead of Almond. I am not much of an almond fan, but the icing was great. Not as sweet as others I have used and alot simpler.
This is a pretty, pure white frosting and very easy to work with. Thin it for a crumb coat, leave as is for piping, and thin, if you prefer, to frost. The texture is great as well - creamy and fluffy. But it was prettier to look at than it was to eat. I believe it is a combination of factors that made this not as good for flavor -the fact that it was all shortening made the taste flat. Maybe a pinch of salt would have helped that. The almond flavoring, while it keeps the frosting white, is harsh. I miss the buttery, vanilla flavor of other frosting recipes I've tried which are far better. This was one occasion where I pushed most of the frosting off to the side of my plate...
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This is the decorating frosting recipe that I learned when I first started decorating cakes. I like the almond flavoring but you can also use butter flavoring if you prefer the butter flavor. Actually butter can be used rather than the shortning but then you will not have a true white frosting that decorators want. I have also substituted any number of flavorings depending on what I wanted although almond is my personal favorite. You have to remember this is made for DECORATING, more so than the actual flavor.
I'm a very serious, though non-professional, cake decorator. I bake and decorate a cake every two weeks, and even made my own wedding cake. First, I have to say, this icing DOES have its place: It's very easy to make, cheap, and kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator, it says good almost forever. I use this for practice all the time, but I *never* eat it. The taste is vile. It's greasy, and most people, myself included, find it way too sugary. There is no reason to serve this to people given there are actually tasty icing recipes out there that are still appropriate to decorate with. If you are coloring the frosting, a traditional buttercream is wonderful. If you must have pure white: marshmallow fondant is good for icing an entire cake, and boiled icing is great for writing and string work. If you need white flowers, gum paste can do the trick. If you absolutely must have *pure white piped flowers* and there is no way around it, I'd check gourmet stores or online to find some goat milk butter, which is pure white if it isn't dyed.
I made this today to decorate a birthday cake and I am very pleased with the results. This is teriffic for making flowers, borders, and writing on cakes. I separated it into 3 bowls and added a different food coloring to each one...I made pink and yellow for flowers and green for leaves. This should be a thick frosting in order to pipe it out of the different decorating tips. I would not thin it down to frost an entire cake...it's very sweet in large amounts!
The standard decorator frosting that most home cake decorators begin with. Admittedly, it's lovely to look at and pipes like a dream. However, the taste leaves a lot to be desired. When using only shortening, it's essential to add some salt to the mix - just a little will suffice, under 1/8 tsp - or the flavor will be dull, like it's missing something. That much almond extract will be too strong for those who don't absolutely love almond flavor, and there are many. Either half almond and half vanilla (clear, if you want to preserve that stark white color) or half vanilla and half lemon are more generally appealing possibilities. Thin to use as a frosting for the entire cake, but know ahead of time that this recipe might well be considered too sweet. For me, this isn't the overall taste I'm looking for. A frosting made with all or mostly shortening doesn't melt on the tongue the way I like. This frosting leaves a tell-tale gummy, cloyingly sweet residue. This frosting is better when reserved strictly for decorating. When used for this purpose, I find that cutting the ingredients in half gives me plenty to decorate a 2-layer or 9" X 13" cake. Be aware that this will develop a light crust when left exposed to the air for several hours.
I used this frosting to make a wedding cake that I entered in a dessert contest at my school, and I won. :) It tasted good, and it worked nicely to cover the cake and also to make borders and decorations. I used 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup shortening instead of one whole cup of shortening. Also, I think 1 1/2 tsp of almond ex. was too much, and I reduced it to 1 tsp in the second batch. Thank you for this recipe! :D
This was exactly what I wanted it to be. I doubled the recipe and used half Crisco, half butter, and left out the almond extract (since I ran out). I used it to ice and build a princess castle and it was declared the best birthday cake that anybody ever saw! The flavor was really good too, unlike most bakery cakes anymore. Thank you so much, I'll use this one a lot for decorating.
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Calories from Fat: 155
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For eager Frederick County schools students who love to read and have access to the Internet, they can now check out a book and begin reading it anytime day or night.
The Frederick County Public Schools has added a selection of e-books to the schools' libraries that students can access online logging in with their school identification, said MaryJo Richmond, coordinator of media services for the school system.
Students can download the books to smartphones and other devices with a simple click on the book's title from what has been dubbed "The Magic Wall" on their school's website, Richmond said.
"The slogan going around is the library is now open 24/7," Richmond said.
Frederick County is the second public school system to provide access to e-books in the state, behind only Washington County, she said.
Interest in e-books for the students appears to be high, Richmond said. At the kickoff event in January, more than 175 students and their parents attended despite inclement weather that night, she said.
The students are restricted in the number of e-books that can be checked out at one time, she said. They also are restricted to checking out only grade-appropriate books from the school's website so elementary students could not check out high school level books, for example.
The most popular book now for young students is on the popular singing group One Direction, Richmond said. In the first month, 318 e-books have been checked out by elementary students, 218 by middle school students and 137 by high school students.
Providing children with easy access to e-books for them to check out of their school library is a helpful step in their learning, said Patricia A. Alexander, the Jean Mullen professor of literacy at the University of Maryland, College Park.
With e-books capable of being read on a range of devices, from smartphones to iPods to Kindles to personal computers, many students now are growing up reading books digitally instead of traditional paperbacks or hardbacks, said Alexander, who is an expert on how the interests of children and adults impact their reading comprehension..
"The joke is kids now don't know how to turn pages because they're so used to touching the screens," she said.
With computers available at public libraries and smartphones becoming more affordable, the technology is also making the Internet accessible across different income groups.
"That's been a question about the digital divide," Alexander said. "The difficulty in that argument is the number of individuals who have electronic access is increasing rapidly. The real digital divide these days is how they use access. Are they playing games or are they reading books?"
Eventually, Alexander expects most textbooks will be digital as well.
"It's already happening at the college level," she said. "With younger students, kids come home with back injuries because they're weighed down with so many textbooks."
Richmond said she thinks textbooks for secondary school students is still far in the future because the economics are prohibitive for textbook publishers, and county schools don't have the infrastructure in place for them, she said.
Costs of individual e-books range from $5.99 to $35.99. The school system has spent about $10,000 overall to add e-books throughout the county schools.
Currently, only three of the county's schools have wireless accessibility, Richmond said. Installing wireless capability in every school is estimated to cost $5 million.
Meanwhile, textbook publishers, like other publishing businesses, have struggled to move into the digital age because of a range of complex issues, ranging from the risk of piracy from illegal downloads of the material to lower sales revenue from e-books, Richmond said.


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If we lose to the Browns, it will be our first losing season under Tomlin.
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I read the Post wrong sorry, if we LOSE to the Browns. But if were win it won't be.
8-8 or 7-9...Does it really matter....they are both losing records in my book.
The team grossly underperformed this year....
It happens. I trust the FO and Tomlin's staff to be adults. Let's just not make it two in a row...
I think it will be a losing season. I don't think we'll see much top effort from our team. I think the Browns will be highly motivated.
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I was looking for a recipe that isn't too sweet since i had a pot of chili on the stove cooking and my favorite cornbread recipe was missing (we just moved). This looked fairly similar and the recipe was followed to the letter but it was awful. Perhaps the 4 tsp of baking powder? It was slightly bitter and salty to me and I'm a salt lover! I would not recomend. We threw most of it away. Disapointing since it had recieved good reviews. LT
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I made this to go with dinner at bible study and it was a hit! Will certainly be making this again! The only change I made was to use yellow corn meal, as that was what I had on hand, and to use soured milk (1c. milk with 1-2Tbsp. vinegar)and veggie oil, not corn. Awesome recipe!
Simply wonderful, no changes need. (Well I did sub yellow cornmeal since I don't have white, but I'm sure white would have been just as fabulous!) Serve warm with a drizzle of honey for the best dadgummed cornbread you've ever had.
This is a great cornbread recipe. It came out fluffy and it was not sweet. I love it. I did not have buttermilk so I just used the milk I had on hand. Thanks for the recipe.
I only made one change and that was using melted butter instead of corn oil. I baked this in my cast iron skillet--I just added a couple tablespoons of butter to my cast iron skillet and let it melt in the skillet while the oven preheated before I added the batter. 350* for just about 30 minutes. This reminds me of MY grandmother's johnnycake which is such a wonderful feeling as I miss her terribly. I'll make this again.
Just what I was looking for. Changes made: whole wheat flour, yellow corn meal, and milk soured with lemon juice since I had no buttermilk, cooked in iron skillet. Great texture and good flavor. Thanks.
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Waving a homemade sign that read, "Please let me sing 'Longview.' I am 12 years old. Effing please!" Davis Gestiehr, 12, hoped Billie Joe Armstrong, the lead singer of Green Day, would see him among the crowd April 4 at the Patriot Center.
Armstrong saw him, all right, and brought the Bethesda boy on stage where Davis surprised everyone, Armstrong included, by belting out the words to the last verse of "Longview" — one of the group's hits — and working the crowd like a pro.
When the song ended, Armstrong gave Davis a Fender guitar and thanked him for "what was pretty much the most memorable moment in my entire life."
Davis thought it was pretty great, too.
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When asked if he was nervous, Davis shrugged it off.
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The Twelve Best Music Festivals of 2014 So Far
The Twelve Best Music Festivals of 2014 So Far
Music festival season is the most wonderful time of the year for music lovers, concert-goers, and pretty much anyone who's willing to have a good time. Starting in early spring with interactive festivals like South by Southwest in Austin, TX, and Moogfest in Asheville, N.C., the season comes full swing by the time we hit summer.
This year brought amazing comebacks from artists like OutKast (who are doing an impressive round on the festival circuit,) and first-time appearances from breakout musicians like Sam Smith and Chance the Rapper. 2014's festival season has already proved to be one we won't forget.
Wondering which festivals really stood out this year? We've got the lowdown on the best of the best. From lineup highlights to the overall atmosphere, and most importantly, the food–we spoke to people who were actually there to get all the important details. So check out our picks for the top music festivals of 2014, and see which fest you should be headed to next year. And stay tuned for a rundown of our final favorites.
1. Glastonbury Festival
Where: Pilton, UK
When: June 25-29
Getting There: More than a third of festival-goers use public transportation, plus you earn Green Traveller discounts.
Accommodation: Camping is the most popular form, with access to camping fields included in ticket prices. Others chose to stay in camper vans, Worthy Farm's off-site camping, or the Pop Up Hotel if you're feeling luxurious.
2014 Lineup Highlights: Arcade Fire, Jack White, Dolly Parton, Jurassic 5, James Blake, The Black Keys, Lana Del Rey, Skrillex, Danny Brown, and Ed Sheeran.
Food Situation: There's a huge variety with West Indian, Creole, Mediterranean, Spanish, Japanese, German, French, Greek, and, of course, British food.
Overall Vibe: Muddy music mayhem, with fun surprises at every corner.
This massive five-day festival is arguably Europe's most famous and celebrated. Since its start in 1970, Glastonbury always brings out a vibrant array of artists and attendees. And with over 58 stages in a huge 500-acre expanse, things can definitely get overwhelming. Gillian Spencer, 47, (who's been five times,) advises that it's "best to just go with the flow and see what musical delights you encounter on your travels." It's also known to rain a lot, so make sure to pack your wet-weather gear.
2. CMA Music Festival – Nashville, Tennessee
Where: Nashville, Tennessee
When: June 5-8
Getting There: There's a free, downtown shuttle service running day and night.
Accommodation: With hundreds of hotels in Nashville, the downtown area (where CMA takes place) is best.
2014 Lineup Highlights: Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, Brantley Gilbert, Chris Young, Eric Church, Florida Georgia Line, and Hunter Hayes
Food Situation: Nashville is filled with excellent dining options, plus there's festival vendors like Eat-n-Beats at Riverfront Park.
Overall Vibe: Super friendly, and, of course, very country.
Taking place in the mecca of country music, Nashville, Tenn., CMA Music Festival is a must for country music lovers. Bringing in the biggest names of country music, there are events like Fan Alley, where you can actually meet your favorite musicians, or The Buckle, where you can win freebies, sample food, or sing karaoke. Plus, proceeds from CMA support music education in Metro Nashville Public Schools. So if you're a fan of country, don't hesitate and go to CMA.
3. Sónar
Where: Barcelona, Spain
When: June 12-14Getting There: Public transportation is the way to go, and note that Sónar by Day and Sónar by Night have different locations.
Accommodation: Barcelona has a huge variety of hotel options and affordable hostels.
2014 Lineup Highlights: Massive Attack, CHIC feat. Nile Rodgers, Röyksopp & Robyn, Lykke Li, Rudimental, Caribou, Four Tet, Pretty Lights, and Bonobo.
Food Situation: You're best bet is a quick metro ride to Las Ramblas for a nice variety of food options.
Overall Vibe: Great electronic music, and a fun, party atmosphere, all in beautiful Barcelona.
Barcelona, Spain is the epicenter for this international music festival, and it's perfect for electronic music lovers. This year, the three-day fest was divided into Sónar by Day (at Fira Montjuïc) for the more up-and-coming DJs and artists, and Sónar by Night (at the Fira Gran Via) for the big-name acts. Then there's Sónar +D, a showcase for the creative work of music, tech, and communication companies, with awesome events like "Music Hack Day"–a 24-hour competition for hackers to make a music-themed app.
4. Governors Ball
Where: Randall's Island, New York
When: June 6-8
Getting There: Most people use public transportation, either by subway, bus, or the Manhattan Ferry.
Accommodation: There are the many hotel options of N.Y.C., and you can use Gov Ball's accommodation partner when in doubt.
2014 Lineup Highlights: OutKast, Jack White, Vampire Weekend, The Strokes, Phoenix, Skrillex, Axwell Λ Ingrosso, Foster the People, Disclosure, and Childish Gambino.
Food Situation: Great food trucks and awesome variety, the food at Gov Ball will not disappoint.
Overall Vibe: Hip and trendy.
Even though it started in 2011 with a one-day lineup of DJs and rappers, Governors Ball has quickly expanded into a multi-genre music extravaganza with superstar headliners. (This year's lineup is a prime example of the festival's rapid transformation.) And if the musical acts aren't impressive enough, Gov Ball is also equipped with a killer array of food trucks, fun lawn games, and art installations. Plus, did we mention this all takes place in New York City?
5. Sasquatch! Festival
Where: Quincy, Washington
When: May 23-25
Getting There: Most people drive (arriving the day the campground opens.) Sasquatch also offers a shuttle program.
Accommodation: Camping is the way to go and access to the campground is included with festival tickets.
2014 Lineup Highlights: OutKast, The National, Queens of the Stone Age, M.I.A., Foster the People, Kid Cudi, Haim, Major Lazer, Tyler, the Creator, and Chance the Rapper
Food Situation: Dozens of food vendors surround The Gorge's amphitheater, boasting locally-sourced produce, vegan/vegetarian options, and responsibly-raised meats.
Overall Vibe: Majestic views, good music, and a mostly local, authentic crowd.
If you love the great outdoors, Washington state, and of course amazing music, Sasquatch! is definitely the festival for you. The scenic fest takes place high in the cliffs of Columbia River Gorge, and the lineup is killer. There are fun extras, like the comedy tent, which featured SNL alum Maya Rudolph and her Prince cover band–Princess. Monica Peralez, 21, (who attended in '12, '13, and '14,) loves the venue and unpretentious crowd. "Nobody is checking out what you're wearing or who you're with, it's all just good vibes."
6. Bonnaroo
When: June 12-15
Where: Manchester, Tennessee
Getting There: Bonnaroo offers Nashville shuttle passes and a Bonnaroo Airport Shuttle.
Accommodation: There are all kinds of options from camping, to on-site tent rentals, or the exclusive Roll Like a Rock Star.
2014 Lineup Highlights: Elton John, Kanye West, Flaming Lips, Lionel Richie, Vampire Weekend, Janelle Monáe, Phoenix, Skrillex, Sam Smith, and Frank Ocean
Food Situation: A Gastropod Diner, Food Truck Oasis, tons of BBQ spots, and frozen coconuts on a stick! Need we say more?
Overall Vibe: Jam-packed, high energy.
With an amazing lineup year after year, and a plethora of interactive activities, you can't go wrong with Bonnaroo. This fest also showcases up-and-comers in intimate venues like The Garage. Plus there's a comedy theatre, on-site cinema, silent disco, hair salon and more, making it near-impossible to get bored. Jessica Shamma, a Bonnaroo 2014 first-timer, said, "the amish donut is the closest thing to a religious experience I've ever had with a donut, or any other food for that matter." Even the food impresses at this T.N. fest.
7. Coachella
When: April 11-13 and April 18-20
Where: Indio, California
Getting There: From airport shuttles, to buses and trains, there are tons of transportation options. And be sure to Carpoolchella if you carpooling with four people or more.
Accommodation: From the popular on-site camping, to the dozens of off-site campgrounds and hotels in the Palm Springs area, there are loads of options.
2014 Lineup Highlights: OutKast, Muse, Arcade Fire, Beck, Calvin Harris, Neutral Milk Hotel, Disclosure, Lana Del Rey, Pharrell Williams, Lorde, and Ellie Goulding
Food Situation: From a farmers market to food trucks, Coachella has a killer food lineup, that also includes vegan-friendly options.
Overall Vibe: Hot and flashy.
Along with the hyper trendy celebs and fashionistas that frequent Coachella, this festival is still an amazing music experience for the masses, and arguably the most popular festival in North America. The lineup never disappoints and like many huge festivals, Coachella is filled with fun activities, from Bad Dancing competitions to a full-on Beauty Bar. Experienced attendee, Hillary Taylor, loved the art installations from The Do LaB, and proclaims that Coachella's, "wavey Cali vibes, and hot sunsets leave you forever reminiscing."
8. Outside Lands
When: August 8-10
Where: San Francisco, C.A.
Getting There: Parking in Golden Gate Park is very limited so public transportation is strongly recommended, plus there's a special three-day shuttle pass.
Accommodation: San Francisco has a slew of hotel options. Check Outside Lands'recommended partners for ideas.
2014 Lineup Highlights: Kanye West, Arctic Monkeys, Disclosure, Tegan & Sara, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Kacey Musgraves, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, HAIM, and The Killers.
Food Situation: Amazing. From 2014 Taste of the Bay Area, to Chocolands, you can't go wrong with this diverse-food selection.
Overall Vibe: Cool and collected.
If Coachella sounds too hot and trendy for you, then C.A.'s Outside Lands might be your next best bet. With one of the best festival lineups this year, and as Kate Lavelle, 21, described, "a really friendly and down-to-earth" crowd–Outside Lands rarely disappoints. Plus it's set in beautiful Golden Gate Park, but warning, with that lush greenery comes lots of fog and chilly nights. You'll stay constantly entertained with attractions like The Barbary, (a comedy and variety tent,) and well fed with delicious food options. Lavelle, a 2012 attendee, advises to "get there early and check out bands you haven't heard of. You'll [be] surprised at how good some of them are."
9. Firefly Music Fest
When: June 18-21
Where: Dover, D.E.
Getting There: Located in The Woodlands on the outskirts Dover, there is free parking on the grounds and convenient public transportation options.
Accommodation: With more than 140 acres of wooded grounds, there's great camping sites, and nearby hotels throughout Dover.
Lineup Highlights: Foo Fighters, OutKast, Jack Johnson, Imagine Dragons, Beck, The Lumineers, Arctic Monkeys, Childish Gambino, and Tegan and Sara
Food Situation: A great variety that includes vegan/vegetarian options and fresh produce at Firefly's own farmers market.
Overall Vibe: Woodsy and picturesque.
Launched only in 2012, Firefly Music Festival has already made a name for itself. With amazing activities like a silent disco in The Thicket, gaming at The Arcade, and a fully running Coffee House, there's constant entertainment. Plus, Rachel Sonis, 20, (a '13 and '14 attendee,) said, "I love that this music festival, more than any other in my opinion, strives to introduce people to new artists." And since it's in the middle of the woods, it " feels a bit like camp for adults."
10. Hangout Music Festival
Where: Gulf Shores, A.L.
When: May 17-19
Getting There: Parking near the festival is difficult, so booking a spot on Hangout's Shuttle Service is recommended.
Accommodation: From renting a condo, to beachside hotels, Gulf Shores has dozens of lodging options.
Lineup Highlights: The Black Keys, The Killers, OutKast, Jack Johnson, Queens of the Stone Age, Pretty Lights, The Avett Brothers, Modest Mouse, Wiz Khalifa, Zedd, and Childish Gambino
Food Situation: Prime seafood, and other food options, in the many restaurants of Gulf Shores.
Overall Vibe: Beachy festival heaven.
Quite possibly the ultimate summer music festival, Hangout Music Fest offers amazing music right on the sands of beautiful Gulf Shores, A.L. That means flip-flops and swimsuits are standard attire. And whenever you need to cool off there's always the ocean nearby. These are just some of the many perks of Hangout Fest. And with a star-studded lineup, and fun activities, (there's even a waterslide!) this festival is one to look out for next year.
11. Lollapalooza
When: August 1-3
Where: Chicago, Illinois
Getting There: The venue is super easy to get to by public transit, or by car, with 24-hour parking available as well.
2014 Lineup Highlights: Eminem, OutKast, Kings of Leon, Arctic Monkeys, Skrillex, Calvin Harris, Lorde, The Avett Brothers, and Nas
Food Situation: Curated by Chi-Town's own celebrity chef, Graham Elliot, the aptly named "Chow Town" features a delicious array of food options.
Overall Vibe: All-star performers, vendors, attendees, and more.
Located in Chicago's Grant Park, Lollapalooza started out in the '90s and has since earned the reputation of one of America's best music fests. Boasting a star-studded lineup almost every year, it's no surprise that 2014 brings an exciting array of acts, from Eminem to the Arctic Monkeys. And don't think Lolla organizers stop after landing an amazing lineup, there's also a farmers market, the Green Street art market, and other fun activities. Plus, this festival takes place in Chi-Town (aka Chicago)–an exciting place to be during the final days of summer. Find out everything else you need to know about Lollapalooza on their website.
12. Osheaga Music and Arts Festival
Where: Montreal, Canada
When: August 1-3
Getting There: The highly-recommended method of travel is the metro, with the festival's gates right outside Jean-Drapeau metro station.
2014 Lineup Highlights: OutKast, Jack White, Skrillex, Arctic Monkeys, Lorde, Modest Mouse, Lykke Li, Haim, J. Cole, Childish Gambino and Foster the People
Food Situation: From fish and chips to high-end sushi, Osheaga boasts a great variety of food options.
Overall Vibe: A killer array of music in an equally killer location.
Another North American, music fest that boasts an impressive lineup of artists, Osheaga Music and Arts Festival was one of Montreal's best kept secrets, until now. Starting in 2006, Osheaga has quickly turned into a festival powerhouse, and this year's lineup is definite proof. (OutKast, Jack White, Danny Brown, Arctic Monkeys, and this list goes on!) The backdrop is equally impressive, taking place on the Ile Ste-Hélène–a lush island, minutes away from bustling Montreal. Osheaga is also adding a new stage to feature emerging artists so you can not only see fan favorites like Chromeo, but maybe discover some new faves. Learn more on their website here.
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