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Visiting Mother Nature: A Beginner's Guide to Off-the-Grid RVing
Visiting Mother Nature is a metaphor for getting into the great outdoors, but with a modern twist. Technology, in the form of an RV, is the vehicle that transports us, physically as well as existentially, to those places that are nearly inaccessible, yet highly coveted. Knowing how to get off-the-grid is the key aspect for successfully venturing to our own Gardens of Eden. Doing so requires serious preparation, know-how, and planning. This book explicates the rationale for getting far out, provides the technical knowledge for staying for an extended period, and walks the beginner through the ethics of RVing. The twelve sections of this book covers how to acquire an RV, how to modify it for getting off-the-grid, and the responsibilities that come with venturing into less traveled, often pristine places. Your guide is Dr. Brian M. Wargo, a science educator and physicist who specializes in naturalistic education. His writing is filled with a delicate balance of no-nonsense technical jargon, sarcasm, and real life experiences. If you are a novice trying to explore the best places in North America, but lack the vision, expertise, and wisdom to do so, this book is for you!
294 pages, Paperback
Published October 24, 2017
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February 11, 2018
What a book! It is everything I wanted to know and now I know it. Perfect!
June 2, 2016
I read the paperback copy that has black and white pictures instead of color pictures as on the kindle edition. The pictures are not the essence of the book, it is the description of the people, the places, and the community of hawkwatchers that interested me. Each essay was so descriptive, I felt like I had actually experienced each episode. Finally, a book that I truly understand!
May 3, 2020
The book put me in a space to think about and appreciate nature - hawk watching was the vehicle. Even as an outsider to the field, I found the work compelling. I was excited when the author and his group spotted so many hawks on various outings! The essays focused on isolation were particularly thought provoking. It’s good to clear the mind, especially with friends in nature.
June 6, 2016
A must read for birders. Independent essays that take you into the life of a hawk watcher. A look at life through binoculars.
February 12, 2018
This is a wonderful guide on how to get off-the-grid. There were many helpful tips. I highly recommend this for all RVers.
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