I want to suggest that you actually read the whole book. It is pretty dry reading for the most part, but this guy really is very passionate about his cause,and he walked the walk, he didn't just write about it. If you want to see some of the stuff he describes, there are "replicas" here in the MetroParks...at Possum Creek, there are several well-marked hiking trails of various lengths on which you could see some of what Leopold describes. If you go, hike the trail called "Argonne Forest." It used to be part of an amusement park circa 1920 or so. Besides massive beech trees, there are remnants of the amusement park swimming pool and streetcar skeletons (they were used as snack bars, camp sites, etc.). This particular trail is suitable for anyone...even me. Takes about 30-45 inutes to walk it. Take your dog (on a leash). Take some kids!!!
We should all use the MetroParks...they are paid for with property taxes. They are for all of us to use.
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