"Not So Top-Notch"
By Bob Marshall, Times Picayune, Outdoors editor, May 8, 2002 The Smokies are a destination many travel to for the scenery, but because of air pollution, the views are often out of sight.

"Cajun Camping"
By Dennis Lewon BACKPACKER®, ©May 2002

"Let It Burn?"
by Steve Hymon, Outdoor Explorer, ©Feb/Mar 2001 The answer isn't obvious, because though wildfires destroy forests, they also renew them.

"Working the Mind, Body"
By Bob Marshall Outdoors editor Times-Picayune, Sports ©June 19, 2002

"How and Why the Leaves Change Color"
by Bob Marshall, Outdoor Explorer, ©Fall 1999