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DREAMSCAPES WINTER/SPRING 2022
22
U.S.
destinations are gearing up for an action-
packed 2022. Many places are marking
special anniversaries while others have
expanded their attractions and facilities.
Here's a sneak peek.
In Georgia, this year marks Jekyll Island State Park's
75
th
anniversary. The island—located between Jack-
sonville and Savannah—will host celebrations with
vintage drive-in movies, fireworks, a Beach Village
block party, as well as special museum programming.
The year caps off with November's award-winning
Shrimp & Grits Festival. Meanwhile Columbus,
Georgia—a popular whitewater rafting and kayaking
destination, and home of the world's longest urban
whitewater course—will host an international kayaking
race in 2022. exploregeorgia.org
The year 2022 is the 35
th
anniversary of the cult movie
Dirty Dancing, filmed at Mountain Lake Lodge in Pem-
broke, Virginia. The resort is planning Dirty
Dancing-themed weekends with dance lessons and
dance parties. In central Virginia, the Shenandoah Cav-
erns will celebrate its milestone centennial anniversary
packed with vintage Old Virginia. Watch for a big
birthday bash reception with re-enactors; a time capsule
opening; an autumn celebratory event under the theme
of "Honoring our Past — Inspiring our Future," and
more. mtnlakelodge.com; virginia.org
After a hiatus last year due to the pandemic, South
Carolina's Myrtle Beach is welcoming Canadians back
to "The Beach for Can-Am Days" in March. Visitors can
explore 100 kilometres of the Grand Strand's natural
splendour, play their best game of golf and find that
perfect bite in the hyperlocal dining scene. Many area
resorts will offer special exclusive deals for Canadians.
Other special events are being planned for Can-Am
Days (March 12–20). Canadian ID is required to take
advantage of special deals. visitmyrtlebeach.com
For one week in mid-March, Great Falls, Montana
becomes the Western Art Capital of the World. Western
Art Week is an annual event with 700 artist booths and
up to 100 events including artist demonstrations, auc-
tions and live music. Great Falls is a two-hour drive
from the Alberta border crossing at Coutts/Sweet Grass.
visitmt.com
The World Athletics Championships "Oregon22" is
coming to Eugene, Oregon—"the birthplace of Nike"—
in July for this massive sporting competition. This will
be the first time in history that the championships are
held in the United States. More than 2,000 athletes rep-
resenting nearly 200 countries will compete at the
renowned running tracks known as TrackTown USA.
worldathletics.org
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// BY JOSEPHINE MATYAS
America
GET SET FOR BIG EVENTS IN 2022!
