We need wilderness, author Edward Abbey explained, whether we set foot in it or not. It’s essential to the human spirit that there be an out there, the wilderness that remains unexplored. This week’s quote is from the environmental activist and author’s book, Desert Solitaire: “We need wilderness whether or not we ever set foot in it. We need a refuge even though we may not ever need to go.”
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