Going Prepared

Texas stretches across 268,000 square miles of dramatically varied terrain, from the Chihuahuan Desert's stark beauty to the piney woods of East Texas.

Lake Ouachita, Arkansas's largest lake, offers 40,000 acres of crystal-clear water surrounded by national forest.

Arkansas rises from the Mississippi Delta into the rugged Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, creating a landscape where southern hospitality meets genuine wilderness.

North Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains rise from the Piedmont like a promise of cooler air and clearer streams.