Cross Ranch State Park, North Dakota
May 1, 2003
For centuries, the Missouri River meandered along its 360-mile-long journey through North Dakota. It nurtured a bottom-land forest of massive cottonwoods, whispering willows and abundant wildlife. Bearing the nickname “Big Muddy,” well earned because of the river’s often chocolate-brown, sediment-laden... Read more »
Car-Topper Top Secrets
May 1, 2003
One of the many pleasures for families on a camping trip is time spent on the water. The various levels of freedom, adventure, peace and solitude found beyond the shores of a lake or river somehow create a special bond between those who share such moments. The dilemma, of course, is that there are situations... Read more »
Tent Buyer’s Guide: Camping Life Reviews 21 Tent Designers
May 1, 2003
When I was a kid, I counted backyard tent design among my favorite hobbies. My creations often featured paths of cabbage leaves and carrots that led to an entryway, a move to entice any bunnies that happened by to drop in for a slice of mud-and-grass pie. But sometimes these tents served as forts, providing... Read more »
Four Night Stay In Yellowstone National Park
May 1, 2003
Halfway into the trip, it happened. We reached that point during a vacation at which thoughts of work, traffic and other occasionally stressful events had completely faded away to be replaced with a feeling of calm, almost careless relaxation that only comes deep into a long vacation. The sensation is... Read more »
Surf N’ Save
May 1, 2003
Almost 40 percent (111 million) of Americans have now been on-line and more than 20 percent log on daily. Most Internet activity is e-mail, of course, but after e-mail, and searching for an answer to a specific question, an increasing number use the Internet to get information on hobbies or recreational... Read more »
