Where the Wild Things Are

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I could wax poetic about the joys of vacationing in the great outdoors, like roasting marshmallows, collecting pine cones and wandering aimlessly through the woods. But let's face it--communing with nature doesn't always mean one breathtaking vista after another. It rains. There are too many bugs. There's no hot water. And those darned chirping crickets keep you up all night.

Still, it's worth it--especially if you plan ahead and figure out how to avoid the insects and discover the waterfalls. Not only will this give the biggest gripers in your family less to complain about but you'll be able to take...

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