Paying homage to the long-dead Transcendentalist, some people are building full-scale replicas of Henry David Thoreau’s Walden cabin.

When folks in North Georgia get a hankering for ribs, they head straight to Rib Country in Cleveland. This rustic log cabin-style restaurant with its bright red trim is like a beacon for BBQ lovers.

Nature. Fresh air. Rustic food. Simple living. And friendly neighbors. That’s what we dream about. But we don’t consider a ...