Rose in BC Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 We just started reading Huckleberry Finn after reading Tom Sawyer last season. My son said it would be his dream to live like Tom . . . .I'm hoping he means the adventure and not all the naughtiness. Mark Twain has captured my son's attention! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Well I'm considering driving across the Nullabor. That's kind of like that, but with sand and a road instead of a river... A bit far away, huh? Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolally Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 the town of Odyssey! Wish there were such places--I think its neat that our kids long for simpler times.. =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mammaruss Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 My son recently completed Rascal and has been actively searching our 100 acre wood for a raccoon to adopt.....despite my reminders that it has been so cold here lately that all the raccoons are probably in their winter slumber! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBookBread Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Princess Duckie Girl wants to live in Avonlea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Most of us in my family want to live in Rivendale. (Middle Earth) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Princess Duckie Girl wants to live in Avonlea. I want to live in Avonlea! (Rivendell would be a nice second :D) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 I want to live in Avonlea! (Rivendell would be a nice second :D) :iagree: To the OP...try Ozark country in Mizzourah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgm Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 :iagree:shore 'nuff y'all can still live like that...just need a river and some woods..the Ozarks are beautiful and there are other spots like that not 'round citified folk... Many happy days here playing in the crick...had to be older to drive to the spots to canoe to caves...found Indian arrow heads in a cave on a scout trip on the Gasconade.... Hannibal is a nice place to visit if you ever have the chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 I'd think you could find a place up in True North, strong and free. Ya'll have lots of open space, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose in BC Posted October 6, 2009 Author Share Posted October 6, 2009 Most of us in my family want to live in Rivendale. (Middle Earth) :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose in BC Posted October 6, 2009 Author Share Posted October 6, 2009 I'd think you could find a place up in True North, strong and free. Ya'll have lots of open space, right? I'm thinking it's not the geographical location that is attractive to him, more likely Tom's lifestyle and adventures. You know, sneaking out the window at night to prowl around. Finding a bag of money to fund your smoking habit . . . wait a minute I better have a talk with that boy today! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangerine Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Princess Duckie Girl wants to live in Avonlea. Me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarthaT Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Certainly not Hannibal Mo where the book was modeled after. We took a trip there and were pretty disappointed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 If you seriously want to give it a try, I have two recommendations. The Wisconsin River is really lovely to canoe, and you are allowed to camp on the islands/sandbars for free. It's a nice wilderness adventure that still allows plenty of access to civilization when you want it. If you are up for more of a wilderness adventure, I highly recommend camping/canoeing the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in Minnesota. The Canadian equivalent is Quetico. The two parks run together, but the Canadian side does not have official campsites or toilets. The US side designates campsites with a toilet (in other words: hole in the ground with a seat) and a fire grate for cooking. There are no motors allowed in the park, so it's really, truly roughing it in the real wilderness. It's just beautiful there, very peaceful, lots of nifty wildlife, beaver dams, etc. If this interests you you can work with an outfitter to get set up for your trip, or a less rough-and-tough option would be to stay somewhere right on the edge of the BWCA and enjoy day trips into the BWCA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 The Ozarks are different than Hannibal. Also might try Alaska. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OH_Homeschooler Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Certainly not Hannibal Mo where the book was modeled after. We took a trip there and were pretty disappointed Really? I went there on a trip in middle school, while we were reading Tom Sawyer, and LOVED it. We got to see the homes of the people who inspired the characters, took a tour of a cave, I truly felt like I was going to bump into Tom at any time. Stopped in again a few years ago, and while we didn't get to stay for too long it was a nice little town as an adult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hope in God Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Okay, this is an old thread but I LOVE it. I want to move to Tom Sawyer's neighbourhood. Er, except that I think that the river might be dangerous and maybe they should close up those caves just for safety's sake. Also I don't want my son touching dead cats and talking about superstition. Hmm, I would also need to make sure that there are no more dogs off leash in public areas and that all criminals are safely out of proximity. Guns do tend to make me uncomfortable too.:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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