WILDERNESS is . . .

            The FREEDOM to experience true wilderness

. . . to hear only nature’s music

. . . to study the little secrets of the natural world

. . . and to enjoy the quiet and solitude so rare in the stressful life we now live.

            The CHALLENGE to learn and respect wild country

. . . to be self-reliant

. . . to take your time

. . . to test your physical abilities

. . . to courteously share the last blank spots on the map with others

. . . and to fully enjoy your wilderness experience while leaving no trace of your passing.

            The OPPORTUNITY to discover why wilderness is priceless

. . . to see the threats to your wilderness

. . . to decide to devote part of yourself to preserving it

. . . and to encourage others to do the same.

We’ve truly enjoyed and benefited from Bill Schneider’s hiking books.  I found this inside his hiking book for the Grand Teton National Park and thought I’d share it with you.  

I've always been a wild(erness) child.....

Love, Ellie