feet tall, standing above huge, immense geological formations that normally tower over my tiny little existence." (KB Morgan, 1996) There is a euphoric, drug-like high that one experiences at this point. Beholding a spectacle such as this, a person can interpret the beauty and appreciate it on a very personal level while contemplating their own existence. At times, like in this case, it can be a very spiritual moment. Each person has their own reason for isolation. The visual aspect of this physical removal (i.e. scenery and views) can be a very powerful and satisfying motive. "Getting away from it all," into nature's confines, has a social aspect as well. One way of defining privacy is in terms of control over unwanted encounters or situations (Hammit, 1991). By physically escaping to nature, people find less social stimuli with which they must cope, and turn their attention to more environmentally oriented stimuli. This coping behavior is commonly known as displacement. This happens when one is dissatisfied with one's environment and feels a crowding affect. Therefore, the individual or group displaces themselves from the stressors experienced utilizing the above mentioned locations. Security is certainly a social aspect to discuss. For many people, experiencing nature and its benefits provides security in many ways. Some feel security solely for the fact that they are out in the wilderness and there is a great likelihood, depending on how far out they go, that no one is around for miles. This is a great reason to escape urban pressures and fears. Another type of security comes from knowing that one has left behind the social pressures to perform and one can act as natural as one feels. Some people may feel that they do "perform" when around others and physically removing themselves into nature can definitely be relaxing. Along with this observation is the fact that many people also feel they are judged in their every day social life....
