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“A man could be a lover and defender of the wilderness without ever in his lifetime leaving the boundaries of asphalt, powerlines, and right-angled surfaces. We need wilderness whether or not we ever set foot in it. We need a … Continue reading →

(A Man from Cleveland):  “If you had more water (in southeast Utah) more people could live here.” (Edward Abbey):  “Yes sir. And where then would people go when they wanted to see something besides people?” –Edward Abbey, “Desert Solitaire“

After spending a few seasons as a National Park Service ranger at Arches National Monument (now Arches National Park), Edward Abbey reflected on his tenure. Although written in 1968, I find these words still hold true: “Industrial Tourism is a threat to … Continue reading →