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My Escape Date : Getting Ready to Backpack Again

After my recent rants about Covid-19 I've calmed down.  In essence, I simply decided to LET IT GO.  And start to plan a backpacking trip. It seems the world, ok, I don't have much evidence of that to site here, let's say, my state of Arizona then, is starting to open up .  Sure, many are angry at our governor, but selfishly my mental state thanks him. Restaurants and various other non-essential industries are starting to open, not that I'll go, I didn't really before Covid-19 why would I now? This is all a good sign for me.  I can get outdoors and little further from home soon!  Trails have been open this whole time yet many parking lots weren't and it was discouraged to travel far from home. I figure June 1st would be a safe bet.  That's my escape date . I need DIRT.  I need SOLITUDE.  And not just for a few hours locally.  I need to immerse myself in nature.  Not see people, cars, OHVs, planes, jet skis, boats, concrete or h...