Corral the family, pack a picnic and catch one of the ski lifts for an afternoon of hiking or mountain biking along scenic trails. Golfing, fishing, horseback riding and water sports replace chilly outdoor sports adventures. Those alluring snowy slopes turn to rolling wildflower fields in the summer. Alta, Sundance, Snowbird and Brighton are other popular destinations for cross country and Alpine skiers. The Olympic Park provides family-friendly ski programs, rides and shows. Snowboarders and skiers head for miles of spectacular slopes with deep fluffy powder and breathtaking mountain views. Welcome to “The Greatest Snow on Earth” – Utah’s paradise for all outdoor enthusiasts! As host of the 2002 Winter Olympics, Park City knows how to entertain winter fun seekers.

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Raleigh - Durham.These resorts (not ranked in any specific order) are all located in Scottsdale proper or nearby east of Phoenix. Let's go play some golf at 10 of Scottsdale's best golf resorts. Now that class is over, it's time for recess. With such great weather, tourism became a major economic engine, fueling a boom of resorts, golf courses, restaurants and attractions that today draw six million visitors annually, according to the city. That's not including the millions of others who live in the greater Phoenix area. Scottsdale now boasts more than 240,000 residents. In the 1970s, a number of large-scale, master-planned communities started sprouting up - several incorporating golf, including Desert Mountain and Gainey Ranch. Thanks to an average of 314 sunny days per year, more and more people started moving into the Valley of the Sun. It wasn't incorporated into a city until 1951, when it had just 2,000 residents. Scottsdale was named after its founder Winfield Scott in 1894.

So how did Scottsdale really become the top winter golf destination in America according to Golf Advisor? Let's start at the beginning.

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