Word: parkes
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...never thought they were reunion types. That was before they attended their first National Wildlife Federation Conservation Summit. Since 1972 the Raytown, Mo., couple has attended 24 N.W.F. summits. This summer will be No. 25. They've scouted for loons in Nova Scotia and hiked their way through Estes Park, Colo., with their children and grandchildren. After all that, they can't imagine a more enlightening way to spend seven days in July. "Once we got hooked, we got hooked," says George Scheil, 74. "It's an excellent program, especially for families with young children. Because that's when...
...calm waters of Bellingham Bay. It's an idyllic setting--Alpine meadows, tall pines, unspoiled lakes and miles of hiking trails--and also a great place to learn about the Northwest and its marine environments. You'll take wildlife cruises to Puget Sound, trips to North Cascades National Park and, of course, visits to Mount Baker. Also planned this year are special trips for kayakers, beginners and advanced, and courses about the ancient forests of the Pacific Northwest and how the salmon industry has affected the environment, culture and economy. Summit faculty--which this year includes experts from...
When the N.W.F. Summit is over, many people choose to stay in the area for more exploring. For starters, head back toward 10,778-ft. Mount Baker to take in whatever you couldn't manage to do during the actual summit program. Another good find in Bellingham: Whatcom Falls Park, with its incredible waterfalls, hiking trails, children's fishing pond and fish hatchery. Also fun for the family is Lake Samish Park, which encompasses 39 acres of unspoiled shoreline and is the perfect place to rent paddleboats for an afternoon row. Those with a more adventurous spirit might...
...also get to hear one of the international artists who play at Interlochen each summer (past performers include Yo-Yo Ma, Marvin Hamlisch and Itzhak Perlman). The last night of the trip is spent at the Crystal Mountain Resort, a luxury property adjacent to Michigan Legacy Art Park, a 30-acre sculpture gallery actually built into the forest. Bike-tour rates are $809 a person for a double room. Discounts for children are available...
...know you're getting close when you see the Mackinac Bridge, the world's longest suspension bridge. Since no cars are allowed on the island, you'll have to park your car at Mackinaw City. Those who do not want to cross the bridge can take one of the ferries from St. Ignace, just across the straits. Before you go, be sure to visit Colonial Michilimackinac, a reconstructed French fur-trading village and military outpost...