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.

REINVENTING THE WHEEL

LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL!

TELL US YOUR STORY • America is yours to discover. Share with us your travels to our country’s scenic destinations, small towns and natural wonders. You might see your story published in a future issue.

Discoveries • EXPERIENCE AMERICA’S BEST / PLAY AT EMERALD BAY STATE PARK 14 / VISIT FISH CREEK 18 / SEE HOARY MARMOTS 20

HOW SWEET IT IS! • July is National Ice Cream Month. Here are three tasty places to indulge.

Fourth of July in the small town of Salida, Colorado, promises old-fashioned fun for everyone!

Royal Gorge Bridge and Park

MORE TO EXPLORE

Cowboy Cookin’

Yoga on the Rocks

JEWEL OF THE SIERRAS • Paddle clear blue waters or hike to amazing vistas in Lake Tahoe’s gem of a park.

PARK HIGHLIGHTS

Watch for Whales • Book a sightseeing cruise to spy these fascinating marine mammals in their natural habitat.

COASTAL CONNECTION • In Fish Creek, Wisconsin, Katy Spratte Joyce discovers classic midwestern charm around every bend.

THE WHISTLERS • When Ian Dewar wants to photograph hoary marmots, he heads high into the mountains and listens for the sound of whistling.

JUST THE FACTS: HOARY MARMOT

Enjoy the Ride • PURE FREEDOM. THAT’S THE BEST WAY TO DESCRIBE SEEING AMERICA FROM A BIKE. MORE AMERICANS ARE BIKE TOURING, AND THE ROADS ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS. DAVID SWANSON LEADS YOU ON FOUR EASY TREKS THROUGH GORGEOUS COUNTRYSIDE.

BIG SKY COUNTRY

Journeys • READERS EXPLORE AMERICA / TOURING THE VIRGINIAS 42 / THE GIFT OF OUTDOORS 44 / PRESERVING THE WEST 48

RAMBLING THROUGH HISTORY • Small towns with stories make for a memorable journey.

DANIEL’S TOP PICKS

Super Send-Off • A nature-filled daytrip serves as a delightful retirement gift for a special friend.

DEIDRE’S PARK PICKS

TRAINING GROUND • White Grass Dude Ranch program works to preserve our western architectural history.

WISH YOU WERE HERE • Late summer days beg for outdoor adventures. Readers open their photo albums and share favorite moments.

ON THE ROAD • Can you identify these roadside attractions and their states? Compare your answers to those below.

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MOUNT RUSHMORE