Comments on: Words of wisdom from 1877

By: Paul Mags

Paul Mags — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 14:31:38 +0000

In reply to Tree. Definitely some sage advice...

By: Tree

Tree — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 14:22:01 +0000

I read this a few years ago and really enjoyed it as well. A bit of a break from “hyperlight fanaticism”.:)

By: Paul Mags

Paul Mags — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 05:05:18 +0000

In reply to Lon Marshalk. "Of Men and Mountains" is yet another book I've been meaning to read! Thanks for the reminder. I'll add it to my (growing) list.

By: Lon Marshalk

Lon Marshalk — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 04:47:58 +0000

This reminded me of a couple of great recent older books I read by William O Douglas. “My Wilderness: The Pacific Northwest” and his other book “Of Men and Mountains”. Both can be found on amazon. The joy he expresses in his books for the wild untouched vastness of the great forests and the high snow capped peaks kept me fascinated and wanting to go explore. A lot of his writing is surrounded by animals, nature and botany but the descriptions of the places he visited back in his time makes for great reading.

By: Paul Mags

Paul Mags — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 03:44:03 +0000

In reply to LarryBoy. Yep. Every generation has their share of a-holes it seems...and another great quote! This one applies, too " If you cannot travel honorably, and without begging, I should advise you to stay at home" :)

By: LarryBoy

LarryBoy — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 03:41:33 +0000

Apparently the entitlement complex is nothing new…

Do not be saucy to the farmers, nor treat them as “country greenhorns.” There is not a class of people in the country of more importance to you in your travels; and you are in honor bound to be respectful to them. Avoid stealing their apples, or disturbing any thing; and when you wish to camp near a house, or on cultivated land, obtain permission from the owner, and do not make any unreasonable request, such as asking to camp in a man’s front-yard, or to make a fire in dry grass or within a hundred yards of his buildings.