On one of my first camping trips I remember dreaming that someone was tickling my face. Then I woke up looking into the eyes of the biggest raccoon I had ever seen! There he was, sitting on my chest trying to get some salt by licking my cheek and nose. All I could do was shout, and the next thing I knew he was out of the tent, across the field and back into the woods. Whether your contact with the wilderness is by hiking, fishing, canoeing or bird-watching, there are plenty of wonders to feast your eyes upon. Whether it's magnificent waterfalls and snow-covered mountains or the stark beauty of a desert area, there's a lot out there for you to enjoy.
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