American naturalist, writer and traveler Barry Lopez (1945-2020), from whom we have previously brought the impressive text Invitation, in the following essay from the book Crossing Open Ground (1978) reflects on the interweaving of inner and outer landscapes, the role of traditional storytelling in the search for a harmonious relationship with the surrounding world, but also on various forms of knowing the truth. Translated by Luděk Čertík. One summer evening…