Nature Hiking Gifts

Graffitti.

"Behold the secret to happiness."

Bitchbark Canoe

"Ahhh... close enough."

'Are you sure that's the right map?'

'Boy, the fish are really biting today, aren't they, Fred?'

"... and I have a follow-up question regarding rawhide."

"This is a great spot to practice mighty roars son..."

"Where else in the world would you get such wonderful sunsets?"

The experienced backpacker.

'Remember only you can prevent forest fires.'

"They must be grown-up ducks, because they're eating the crusts too."

Squirrels Stockpiling Mulling Spices for Winter

"Again? This is the last time I'm letting you wear the pants with the little zipper."

'What the... MOM! This isn't deer! It's a yucky tourist again!!'

Man painting over a 'You are here' sign.

"You've been so good to us all these years. Is there anything we can do to repay you?"

"...and what really makes this story scary is the kittens got lost in the woods before flea and tick products were invented."

'Don't feel bad — all tree huggers get a splinter now and then.'

"If you're tired of stegosaur, go kill something else."

"You do realize you can't take that one home."

Local Knowledge

Skiing.

"Think you're pretty manly, eh? OK, put the gun down and let's have a fair fight."

Transylvanian backpackers.

"I dunno, looks like a trap."

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

On my list of outdoor pursuits I put skinny dipping way ahead of this.

"Tommy!"

Support Group for a Good Problem

'I love our hideaway. I only wish we could find it.'

'He just burst into my campsite, and broke my banjo!'

"You were right: I don't like water, but I do love snow!"

"Oh my gosh, honey! Look out!"

"Canadian Mt. ‘Rush’more"