>>2852661>I wouldn't know what land /out/ there is public or privateI'm not sure where you live, but your government should have a digital atlas you can check if you're specifically looking for certain kinds of private/public land. Where I am this is useful beyond just going to managed parks, if you're looking for somewhere there's less likely to be people (at least if it's not hunting season).
>How do I appreciate the outdoors more?You said yourself that you've never been camping, that can be a good way to get into it. Start with something like car camping that's easy. Personally, I also like to have something "to do" when I'm going in the bush, rather than just hanging around a campsite. Some things you can try are:
- Birding, you didn't mention this, but a classic outdoors special interest.
- Mushroom identification (go with your local mycology group). Or other foraging.
- Fishing. Try different styles/species: salmon fishing is very different from walleye fishing. Some people love ice fishing but aren't as into regular fishing.
- Hiking can be good because you have a goal and you can do different routes and keep changing things up (distance, elevation change, speed, location).
