When I was younger, I remember driving down back roads with my dad. At one point, we passed a beautiful, crystal-clear lake tucked away in the wilderness. Feeling spontaneous, we parked the car and decided to hike toward it. There were no power lines, no buildings, no people — just untouched wilderness stretching in every direction. It was breathtaking. But after about ten minutes of walking, the grass grew taller and taller until it nearly reached my shoulders. Suddenly, my imagination began running wild. I started wondering what might be hiding in the grass: snakes, wild animals, or something worse.…