Sales associate at Adventure 16
Sales associate at Adventure 16, a chain of outdoor outfitters in Southern California; avid camper
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Heather Christianson
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FROM Heather Christianson
To the Point
Wi-Fi in the Wilderness As Americans head off to campgrounds this summer, they'll be packing their tents, sleeping bags, and laptops. That's right...laptops. Camping used to be about getting away from it all. Now, if you drive past campgrounds or RV parks, you're likely to see signs advertising wi-fi access.
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