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.

SNOW OR SAND?

TELL US YOUR STORY!

MEMORIES

MEET A VOLUNTEER FIELD EDITOR!

Discoveries • EXPERIENCE AMERICA’S BEST / CHACO CANYON 14 / GALENA, ILLINOIS 18 / SNOWY OWLS 20

BUNDLE UP • These festivals warm up long winter days.

Snow turns Lassen Volcanic National Park into a winter playground.

Beech Mountain

KATHY’S FAVORITES

READY FOR FUN • Stay warm on frosty days with mittens made from recycled fabric.

Icy Waters

SACRED SPACES • Spend a day exploring engineering marvels and revered places at one of the least-visited national park sites.

PARK HIGHLIGHTS

Scan the Heavens • These popular dark-sky destinations are ideal for gazing into the starry night.

STEPS BACK IN TIME • Field Editor Adam Kugler revisits the history of Galena, Illinois, a vibrant spot on the Mississippi River.

WINTER VISITORS

VICKI JAURON • NATURE PHOTOGRAPHER

Chasing the Sun • Dreaming of summer sunshine on a cold winter day? When the temps drop below freezing, America’s Sun Belt will warm you right up. Join us for a photo tour of places where winter is warm and the sun shines almost every day.

LET THE GAMES BEGIN! • When the temps drop to freezing, Iowa’s Great Lakes reveal a wacky, wintry wild side.

Journeys • READERS EXPLORE AMERICA / IDAHO-ARIZONA DRIVE 44 / MILITARY MUSEUM 48 / READER PHOTOS 50

SNOW PLAY • In Wisconsin’s frosty North Woods, there’s wintry fun for everyone.

TAMRIN’S UP NORTH FAVORITES

Road to Healing • A solitary journey on the open highway helps a granddaughter work through life and loss.

NURTURED IN NATURE • Grace found comfort in the forest and desert landscapes of these national parks. You can, too.

OUR MIGHTY MILITARY • Fascinating collections capture the spirit of America’s fighting forces.

WISH YOU WERE HERE • Let it snow! Readers embrace the cold and open their photo albums to share winter adventures.

ROADSIDE ART • Where can you find these unique attractions? Compare your guesses with the answers below.

Wake-Up Call • JOHN SCANLAN HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC

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