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Family Vacations, Summer 1998 F E A T U R E S
Camp Outs Seven kid-tested routes to the wilderness and ten drive-up campsites with a backcountry feel PLUS Tents, sleeping bags and pads, stoves, first-aid kits, boots, and backpacks Home Bases Just unpack and call the place your own: dream rentals, action-packed multisport resorts, and the best ranches for dudes PLUS Cool clothes for outside kids Waterworlds It wouldn't be summer without a big splash of H₂0: 17 primo spots for rafting, sea kayaking, canoeing, houseboating, and sailing PLUS Paddle clothing, PFDs, dry bags, river sandals, and sunglasses		Park Places How to find your own space in North America's premier national parks PLUS Cameras from APS to digital, camcorders, and more Open Roads It's high time to hit the highway: four planned-to-the-mile drives in Utah, British Columbia, Wisconsin, and Maine PLUS Sport racks Pedal On When the rubber meets the road, two wheels are better than four. Six routes for both fat and skinny tires and the best mountain-bike camps PLUS Helmets, hydration systems, apparel, bike luggage, and bikes
Far-Flung Adventures Sure the flights are long and the fares high: why worlds away are worth it PLUS Outside's Family Trip-Finder: 20 kid-tailored odysseys from Australia to Tanzania
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Bring On The Weekend Quick relief for city-dwellers: ten all-natural getaways close to home Cheap Thrills When bucks count (and when don't they?) you need all the dollar-stretching strategies you can find. Here are ten. Back to Summer Camp En Famille Learn to rock climb, track critters in the wild, paddle a kayak — seven family adventure outposts where school becomes play Dog Gear All the essentials for canine campers: dog packs, booties, and travel bowls		Vacation Bulletins Family summer calendar, kids' regatta in St. Thomas, vacation solutions for single parents, the best off-season deals, summer on the ski slopes, great trips for kids and grandparents, where to learn to kayak and rock climb, top family reunion spots, and more On The Road With Huggies And a Binkie All you need to know about travel with toddlers from sanity-saving tips to tot-friendly resorts PLUS Child carriers, jogger strollers, and kids' skates Directory of Manufacturers Where to find all the gear you need
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