Marshland Explorer Gifts

Ducks crossing.

'Sure, long waits don't bother you. You've served time.'

You Are Here

"Could you go back to the front desk? The receptionist has some forms for you to fill out."

Captain in a storm

I'm at the shrub with the empty bag of pretzels we sniffed last week. Where are you?

"Yup, pretty sure that was a flying squirrel."

'I'm going to have an out-of-body experience -- can I bring you anything?'

A Preschool of Fish

"If it's a series of patterned clicks, I'm not here."

Even for a mountain goat he's good.

Golf with a difference

They've been inseperable since the avalanche.

'Hello there, how y'doin'?'

Sisyphus visits Stowe

"Head for the carrousel! It's our only chance!"

Workaholic on holiday

Just a little seasoning...

"I seek enlightenment - and a way to outsource our company's tech support."

'They're right.polorized sunglasses do help you see better underwater.'

"Really? a frikkin' math question?"

We need to see him because there's no satellite-based system to guide us on a trip down the path to enlightenment.

Ok, ok, maybe you guys are right - maybe I do have a concussion.

"Get your lunchbox, you're going!"

'On second thought dear, I think it's your turn to make breakfast.'

"If I figure correctly, it's two o'clock, Mountain Time."

''Meaning of Life' is the next mountain over. I teach auto mechanics.'

'Are you going exploring or retrieving a duck?'

"Dont believe anything those guys have told you. None of it. It's all B.S."

"They always fall for the old 'high-impact yoga' trick!"

"Couldn't you just set up a facebook page or a blog?"

'I understand the Adirondacks are where it's REALLY happening.'

'Oh, I'm okay, I guess - I just thought enlightenment would be more FUN than this.'

This historic alpine hut has stood here among the native beech trees for over a century, and may stand for another, often unoccupied by always watched over by that ever playful mountain parrot, the Kea.

Youth Hostel, Elder Hostel