Idaho: Sun Valley: Sun Valley Ski Resort

Count Felix Schaffgotsch of Austria discovered what was then a patch of high, dry, scarcely populated central Idaho in 1936. It was here, the count felt, that the best spot for America's first European-style ski resort would sit. So, his employer, Union Pacific Railroad Chairman W. Averell Harriman, bought a roughly 4,000-acre ranch, bankrolled the invention of the modern chairlift, and built and opened this continent's first destination ski resort. Today, individuals can access the World Wide Web to discover the joys of hiking, biking, skiing, lodging, and dining in this rich and beautiful vacation spot.

The resort now draws the rich and famous, including the likes of Bruce Willis, Oprah Winfrey, and Bill Gates. Many of the resorts, bed and breakfasts, and hotels that draw such attention have web sites that provide visitors with rates (variable, based on the season) and their amenities. For those individuals wanting to explore Sun Valley's outdoor adventures, the World Wide Web offers these visitors the chance to plan their excursions before the trip even begins.

Online resources also provide information on the local restaurants, ensuring that any appetite will be satisfied. So, regardless of whether you are an advanced skier or an amateur biker, the World Wide Web is an excellent source for all types of information.