Country Extra

See more of America's countryside with every issue of Country EXTRA!  Country EXTRA is delivered in between your issues of Country.  Celebrate the people, places and stories that make country life so special. Discover America through first-hand reader visits with country folks, full-color photos, reviews of country inns, country-fresh recipes and time-saving tips and shortcuts.

FIELD TRIPS

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TRAVEL GUIDE

MEET A VOLUNTEER FIELD EDITOR!

Discoveries

Alaska’s Byron Glacier is the ultimate place to play in the snow. • Megan Smith, Anchorage, AK

A PICKER’S PARADISE • Find unexpected treasures along the Christmas Barn Sale Trail in southern Illinois.

Dick and Jane’s Spot

EXPLORE THE YAKIMA VALLEY

MAPMAKERS • Let these illustrated map books inspire your next journey.

Sugar Rush

OUTDOOR LEGACY • Generations come to play in the waters of the Cumberland Plateau.

PARK HIGHLIGHTS

Hunt for Fossils • Hold a piece of history in your hand! Explore three places ideal for finding shark teeth and other Ice Age treasures.

SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY • With mountain views and plenty to do, Dahlonega, Georgia, charms field editor Mandi Wood.

LIVING CARTOONS • The colorful, animated puffins nesting along Alaska’s southern coast capture photographer Ron Niebrugge’s imaginaton.

RON NIEBRUGGE • WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER

CATCHING WAVES • Discover seven places where ripples in the landscape dazzle the eye and uplift the spirit. From desert dunes and farmland to coastal cliffs, these vistas will inspire a serious case of wanderlust.

Away We Go! • Come along for the ride as we cruise five drives with amazing scenery, natural wonders and small-town charm.

Delaware Bayshore Byway • With views of waterways and rural farmland, this scenic route is a blissful blast to the past.

ALONG THE BYWAY • Visit historical sites, see nature’s best and eat tasty crab cakes on Delaware’s Route 9.

Arizona High Country • Hike aspen-covered mountains and socialize with ghosts along this alpine drive.

ALL-SEASON FUN • Flagstaff is open year-round. Add these seasonal activities to your itinerary.

Tunnel of Trees • Travel under a canopy of color on this northwest Michigan scenic heritage route.

STOP AND SHOP • Treat yourself to shining stars, savory eats and artisan gifts.

Ashtabula County • Seek out centuries-old covered bridges in the northeastern corner of the Buckeye State.

FACTS, FUEL AND FUN • Take a break from bridge-peeping at these can’t-miss hot spots.

Lamoille Canyon • This gem of a drive through the Ruby Mountains reveals scenic treasures at every turn.

THE RUBIES’ OTHER GEMS • Add these attractions to your scenic drive.

Journeys

ALABAMA-BOUND • The Neves explore history, hot rides and hiking on an A+ vacation day.

OUT AND ABOUT IN ’BAMA

Taking Her Shot • When a bucket list opportunity beckoned, Dana packed her camera and headed to the west.

DANA’S BUCKET LIST TRIP TIPS

BRAVE FIRST STEPS • Get to know 12 African American students who changed education in Clinton, Tennessee.

WISH YOU WERE HERE • Color highlights crisp autumn days. Come outdoors with readers as they open their photo albums and share travel adventures.

NATIONAL PARKS • Can you identify these national parks? See how your answers compare to those below.

Bird of Prey • BETH COWAN DRAKE BIG COVE, AL

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