A Thanksgiving Adventure in the Ozarks
Tuesday, November 21, 1995 For weeks, the anticipation had been building amongst the six of us Kansas State University students. Thanksgiving break was on the horizon, and with it, our long-awaited camping trip to the legendary Ozarks. As a complete wilderness novice, a thrill of the unknown pulsed within me. The logistics leading up to this adventure were a comedy of errors in themselves. First, the crucial decision of our chariot – which car to rent? After much deliberation, we optimistically settled on a "large" sedan. Resourceful (and budget-conscious!) students that we were, the University recreation center became our go-to outfitter, providing tents, sleeping bags, and a trusty-looking stove. The morning of our departure was a flurry of activity. A pilgrimage to the hallowed aisles of "Food for Less" (our wallets dictated the destination!) yielded the necessary sustenance for our wilderness foray. Finally, the moment arrived to claim our rental car. It was upo...