Here are some of the more interesting events, deals, websites and other travel tidbits that have come across our desk recently:
*Zion Lodge in Zion National Park in southern Utah has a winter bed-and-breakfast package that promises savings of up to 40 percent. The deal is good through March. http://tinyurl.com/zcmawnz
*The Sonesta Collection of hotels and resorts is having a winter sale offering savings of up to 35 percent. http://tinyurl.com/gwxfchb
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*Florida’s Birding & Photo Fest will be April 26-30 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. It includes more than 110 field workshops and classroom events. www.floridasbirdingandphotofest.com
*If you’re planning a getaway to the Traverse City, Mich., area you might want to check out the discounts offered through the True Escape Package program, which runs until May 11. Among the discounts are lodging rates and dining deals. http://tinyurl.com/zf9klso
*Lots of boats, RVs and campers will be on display Jan. 20-22 at the 29th annual Iowa Boat, RV & Vacation Show at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. Whether you’re interested in fishing, water skiing or just cruising you may find your dream boat. There will also be seminars and entertainment. www.iowaboatandrvshow.com
*The Alton, Ill., area takes bald eagle viewing seriously. The tourism folks there have an Eagle Watcher’s Guide you can download that lists eagle-related events throughout the winter at http://tinyurl.com/hqvmxfo.
*Superior, Wis., holds its annual Lake Superior Ice Festival Jan. 27-29. Among the activities are the Great Lakes Pond Hockey Tournament, fireworks, ice sculptures, an ice bar, bonfires, a snow slide and more. www.superioricefestival.com
*And, speaking of ice, Wisconsin has a variety of places where you can try your hand at ice climbing. Read about it at http://tinyurl.com/ho8ywlx.
*The Ferndale Blues & Music Festival should take some of the sting out of winter Jan. 27 to Feb. 4. Live music, good eats and beer will be on tap at more than 10 venues in the northern suburb of Detroit. http://tinyurl.com/zmbcz8e
*Sheryl Crow and Darius Rucker will be the headliners for the April 28-29 Pepsi SpringJam in Panama City Beach, Fla. Tickets are available online. www.springjampcb.com
*For a listing of festivals in Spain, go to http://tinyurl.com/jq8ga3l.
Deals and websites have been checked for availability as of press time. Listings are not endorsements. Send tips at least a month in advance to ChicagoTribTravel@gmail.com.
Phil Marty is a freelancer.
