Jon Walters lounges in his hammock during a winter camping excursion. Special to Forum News Service1 / 4
Snowkiters harness the power of the wind with large kite-like sails to glide over the ice. The annual festival is coming up in March. Special to Forum News Service2 / 4
When winter camping, Walters makes coffee with warm water and his thermos. Special to Forum News Service3 / 4
Jon Walters celebrates after setting up camp on Mille Lacs Lake to watch the annual snowkiting festival last year. Special to Forum News Service4 / 4
FARGO — Ask most people when camping season is, and they'll probably tell you May through early October. But to a growing community, these people are missing out on a significant, magical and character-building season to camp.
April Knutson is lifestyle-focused journalist producing stories for the Forum News Service about people, health, community issues, and services. She earned her degree in both English Literature and Mass Communications. After working as a digital marketing specialist and web design consultant for a few years, she joined Forum Communications in 2015. She grew up on a farm near Volga, S.D. Follow her on Twitter @april_knutson.