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On the Brink

Consider the potential impact of increasing urban sprawl

Climbing wall

Story & Photos Rick Olson

 

Where will you hike if the trails become asphalt?
Where will you ride if the hills become stairs?
Where will you climb if the cliffs are leveled?
Where will you fish if the rivers are dammed?

 

As populations grow and cities expand, man-made developments infringe upon nature’s landscapes. The following is a visual interpretation of what may become of the outdoors and the activities we enjoy there if we don’t put limits on urban sprawl.