At the risk of hijacking this thread, I will say that for me, I did not go to the wilderness to seek God.  I feel closer to God when I am joined in worship with believers in church, or when I am serving His people by volunteering, or working with the choir. 

I went to the wilderness to find myself, not God.  While I agree about the wonderful spiritual power of a BWCA/Q/Algonquin, etc. sunset or sunrise, I still maintain that I didn't go there to be "closer to God."

I can pray anywhere.  Sitting, standing, lying down, swimming in a lake, paddling, working in my kitchen.  But, somehow, I just don't feel His Presence any more up north than in my home congregation, or in my daily life. 

Perhaps I am odd in that regard.  But then, I find as I get older, that I am odd in many ways.   ;D ;D

Still, I would like for my remains to be in my favorite place, not in some cemetery.  And the money for the gravesite and headstone to be donated to a worthy cause.

Sorry.  Now get back to your discussion.   ;)