This short discussion explores the relevance and importance of place in adventure recreation and has evolved in part from an effort to understand the overwhelming influence of places on his own adventure experiences. While there is a depth of research and writing on both place and sense of place, this article highlights some practical notions that should induce further thought and reflection on the meaning of the spaces wherein people choose to recreate. He discusses how individuals view their adventure places. He begins by deconstructing places and describes the importance of differentiating between abstract space and meaningful place.