
This wild advice is inspired by the first lady of comedy, Betty White.
- Remember, for dogs like Betty’s golden retriever Pontiac, hiking trails are “Boulevards of a Thousand Smells.” And your carpet at home will be too, depending on what your pooch rolls in.
- Move quietly and observe wildlife. You will not soon forget coming across a moose in the forest or a bald eagle soaring over a wild river.
- You can also search for beautiful cougars. (Or just catch a re-run of “Golden Girls.”)
- Exploring wilderness is a great way to take relationships — and the itch of poison ivy — to places they’ve never been.
- Choosing the right footwear is important. Men, wear socks with sandals only if hiking alone.
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Hold on tight to your wilderness memories because like Betty, you can use them to create sweet dreams.
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Pretend you are a wild animal. Guess which animal Betty wants to be.
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Betty found out that if you visit a national forest enough times, they might make you an honorary forest ranger!
- Fresh air and exercise will keep you young at heart. It’s worked for Betty!
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And the number one thing to do in wilderness is to be more like Betty and celebrate the importance of keeping wild places wild.


