Backpacking: independence and family travel grow in popularity
Gary Goldstein and others from ages 9 to 90 embrace backpacking for independence and outdoor beauty. Families like the McLaughlins backpack together across Colorado and the Tetons while gear costs decline with lighter packs, tents, and boots ranging from fifty to three hundred dollars.
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Gary Goldstein
Forest Drive SE
Metro High School
Goldstein
Jim Skog
Iowa City
John
Mary Jane McLaughlin
Doug
Mike
Kathy
McLaughlins
Colorado
Montana
Washington
Tetons
Tony Cosby
Marion Ski and Recreation
Backpacking on a Budget and Beginner Tips
Practical outfit costs from thrift sources and a guide to essential gear. Experts urge trial trips, renting, and lightweight packing to keep costs low while highlighting food options, cooking gear, and planful packing. Noting beginner advice, safety, and trail choices around Iowa and nearby states. The date recalls the 1972 Watergate burglary arrests at DNC headquarters.
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John Montgomery Jr
University of Iowa
Goldstein
Binhammer
Abby columns offer dating guidance and humor
The letterWriter from Plains GA asks about limits of dating affection and making out. Abby replies that self respect guides actions and a boy honest about marriage will not degrade a girl. A second letter from Portland ME asks origin of yodel. Abby jokes about tipping and gratuity.
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Abby
Plains
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