Now first things first, I’m not suggesting you go all nutty and head into the wild unprepared such as in the amazing, but ultimately badly ending book Into The Wild . Don’t do that. However, getting out into the wild is not only a greener travel excursion than hanging at a tourist trap, but it’s fun, educational, and an adventure. According to Wilderness.net , “ Wilderness is the land that was - wild land beyond the frontier…land that shaped the growth of our nation and the character of its people. Wilderness is the land that is - rare, wild places where one can retreat from civilization, reconnect with the Earth, and find healing, meaning and significance. ” Benefits of wilderness and wilderness excursions include: Recreational - Wilderness areas provide amazing recreational opportunities humans. You can hike, backpack, camp, climb mountains, ride horses, ski, raft, canoe, take pictures, view wildlife or stargaze, hunt, fish, chill out, and see new sights. Eco-benefits of a wilderness vacation - Wilderness improves air quality, decreases the “greenhouse effect,” provides water for many urban areas, and protects wildlife

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