January 2002

Midwest Dreaming

Many of us have reevaluated our winter vacation plans in light of the increased complexity of air travel. Luckily, the Midwest offers a wide variety of destinations and activities to fulfill our need for a break.

Travel Close to Home
by Marianne Goss

Fun Towns
by Keli Trousdale

Ski, Hike, Sled
by Claudia M. Lenart, Julie Banashak, James Faber

Reclaim Your Spirit
by Christine McCurdy, Janice Thompson, James Faber

Indulge in a Spa Vacation
by Annalisa Cunningham

Walk Through Local Gardens
by Nina Amir Lacey, Molly Birk

Winter Survival Skills
by Arthur Montague
Even veteran winter wilderness adventurers can get caught by weather or an equipment failure. Survival can depend as much on the way in which the terrain is utilized as on the materials a traveler has available.