This is such an inspiring story! I've still been a little skittish about backcountry camping, but this is motivating me!

@adventurejunkie Yes! I am a lifelong New Englander (so far, anyway!) Most of the Vermont State Parks have cabins, though it differs on what they have...

I have to imagine that jerky is possible, but I'm not totally sure! I've had shark jerky and alligator jerky, but those seem very different from moose...

Thank you guys for your input! I'm not a great swimmer (trying to get better this summer!) so I think I'll definitely continue looking at sit-ins sinc...

I think it depends for me, however overall, I truly prefer hiking alone. I often think of the Mary Oliver poem How I Go Into the Woods: How I Go I...