Isolated from the wide variety
of nature by living in cities, suburbia, or "tended" rural
areas, we can discover our roots by spending time where our
ancestors lived—in the wild. Most of human existence on this
planet has been spent in the wild. We evolved there. Our
instincts and inclinations developed there. Every major religion
has its prophets and leaders spending time in the wilderness
BEFORE starting to preach. There is a lot to learn from these
experiences. Modern camping is easy. There
are basically two modes you can use:
· Tent—transport by foot,
car, boat, or bike to the best spot for your natural
experience.
· Recreational Vehicle (RV)—drive a motorhome, tow a trailer
or fifth-wheel.
After thirty years of camping (ten of which
were full-time), we suggest that if you want to find the
natural world, try the first alternative. Tent camping
is inexpensive, has low maintenance, and allows time to
adapt to natural rhythms. RVs limit their owners to more-developed
areas and tempt them to act as if they're living in an
apartment. Many a beautiful sunset or incredible wildlife
sighting has been missed because "campers" were
watching TVs in their rigs. Even if you decide on an energy-wasting
RV, consider packing along a tent so you can escape occasionally
from the established campgrounds. |
