Having a few days off, I plan to head up the Missouri River to visit a few National Wildlife Refuges in Nebraska and South Dakota. While I'm sure to see plenty of waterfowl, bald eagles, coyotes and other common wildlife of the Plains, I am more excited about what I can't anticipate in advance. Though this is hardly a trip to some exotic land, it is a journey that I have never taken before; new landscapes are certain and unexpected sightings are sure to occur.
The joy of adventure is not knowing what to expect. Those of us in middle age, having eliminated many of our personal unknowns, can be revitalized by new journeys and new projects. Adventure keeps us interested and engaged.
