Discovering a lady slipper in its brief bloom is adventure. Gaping in delight as a loon submarines through clear water beneath your canoe is adventure. Tasting the joy of accomplishing a difficult task is adventure. None can be ordered up, booked in advance, or purchased with cash. These are the joys of wilderness travel for those who are open.
Adventure begins where control ends.
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