Outdoor issues such as hunting, fishing, camping, wilderness and guns often get ignored in a presidential election. That’s why outdoor enthusiasts might want to log on to either Outdoor Life or Backpacker web sites. The magazines both gave the candidates a chance to air their views on subjects such as gun control, wolves, wilderness drilling and funding.
Though many of the questions are of a more serious nature, I liked how the two responded to the question: “Where would you take a Backpacker reader hiking?”
“I would want to take you to Canyon de Chelly in Arizona, which I believe is among our nation’s best-hidden natural treasures,” said McCain.
“I remember fondly my childhood visits to Yellowstone, and I would very much like to return there for some autumn hiking,” replied Obama.
Having visited both places many times in my lifetime, I certainly couldn’t argue with either of those responses, a rarity in this year of bitter campaigning.
That said, the sites are worth checking out to read the interviews.
— Tom