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Green Space Urban Box Part 1 by Jingus Mcgee
April 15th, 2006 12:33 AM
Alright, so I have some pretty extensive camping and backpacking experience, having spent a fair amount of time in most of the National Parks in the western US, Canada and even Alaska, so I'm very hesitant to list just five aspects, but here goes:
1. The Smell. Nature simply smells clean, especially wooded areas. It is far and away my favorite part.
2. The Pace. Nature runs at a much slower pace than urban areas, and I prefer a slower pace.
3. The Sounds (or lack thereof). Cities have way too much noise, and while nature certainly isnt silent, its noise is more normal (natural even). Its a lot easier to enjoy a bird chirping or leaves rustling rather than a car horn or hammering.
4. Finding Hidden Wonders. Random trails and twists and turns will inevitably lead to a cool lookout, or lake or beach or picnic spot. Its a lot harder to find hidden wonders in the city. People have pretty much explored everything.
5. The Night Sky. STARS IN THE SKY!?!?!?!?! Madness, I say, madness.
1. The Smell. Nature simply smells clean, especially wooded areas. It is far and away my favorite part.
2. The Pace. Nature runs at a much slower pace than urban areas, and I prefer a slower pace.
3. The Sounds (or lack thereof). Cities have way too much noise, and while nature certainly isnt silent, its noise is more normal (natural even). Its a lot easier to enjoy a bird chirping or leaves rustling rather than a car horn or hammering.
4. Finding Hidden Wonders. Random trails and twists and turns will inevitably lead to a cool lookout, or lake or beach or picnic spot. Its a lot harder to find hidden wonders in the city. People have pretty much explored everything.
5. The Night Sky. STARS IN THE SKY!?!?!?!?! Madness, I say, madness.