GREAT PLACES WITH OPEN SPACES

Ever dream of owning a rustic retreat? You're not alone: Recreational property is attracting a growing number of buyers.

In June 2007 we went in search of acreage available across the U.S. -- and our findings were as varied as the vast American landscape. Click through the slide show to the right to see a sampling of properties on the market at that time.

By Jeffrey R. Kosnett
Photos compiled by Candice Jones

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