I can relate to that quote a lot. I'm an avid hiker/backpacker and outdoor/adventure photographer. One of my favorite things in the world is exploring a new area.
It's super exciting. Finding that new perspective, standing in a place that may not have been touched by human feet before.. pretty cool.
Here's a really awesome chain of unnamed lakes I found by doing just that (Washington State). The sidehilling and rocky terrain was interesting, made for quite the journey.. and the reward was amazing.
Yep, I think you know very well what the quote is about as you experience it yourself through your adventures. Great job!