Outdoor enthusiasts across the United States have a wealth of places to recreate, in a variety of settings. Some prefer the serenity of a northern Minnesota lake, while others might favor a mountain hike in Colorado.
For me, the ideal spot is a secluded area that overlooks the Little Missouri River in southwestern North Dakota, nestled within an 1,800-acre parcel of federal Bureau of Land Management land. Here, I can unzip my tent and scan the landscape as I look for deer that hid among the mature cottonwoods lining the river.
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