Ever since I was a kid I loved to know where I was going on the road or in the woods. During my canine search and rescue days I was often the go-to mapping guru. I guess you could call me a “map geek!” So when I found out about Purple Lizard Maps I was pretty excited. We reached out to Michael Hermann, lead cartographer
Get your kids outside–and excited!–to learn
While staying at the Lake Thompson Recreation Area near DeSmet, S.D., we discovered a fantastic (and free!) program for families: Kids in Parks TRACK Trails. According to the website, “TRACK Trails include hiking trails, biking trails, geocaching trails, paddling trails, nature trail disc golf courses, and even adventures you can do in your own back yard! In addition to getting prizes in the mail, you can



