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It burned through Water Canyon Campground, where I spent my final night in relative comfort after roughing it in the backcountry.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 5, 2026

The backcountry of the French resort area offers luxury home buyers a more laid-back, rustic feel.

From The Wall Street Journal May 23, 2026

I do look forward to taking them backcountry skiing come winter.

From The Wall Street Journal May 21, 2026

Inside he found a hidden camera feeding a vast surveillance network that logs the license plate of every driver passing through this stretch of remote backcountry between San Diego and the Arizona state line.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 28, 2026

“Actually, I was thinking of trying to get my captain’s license back,” he said matter-of-factly, “so I could guide in the backcountry again.”

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen




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