You Can Get Paid to Live in a National Park

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is on the hunt for a modern-day Thoreau. They want a person to live inside old guard station cabins situated throughout Colorado’s San Juan National Forest. So what’s the catch with this dream job for the aspiring hermit? Well, you do have to care for the area, picking up trash and generally keeping Mother Nature tidy. You also have to keep the buildings in check and rent them out when you can, though you do get to keep some of the rental money. The deal is good for two years, with the possibility of it being extended for five. If you need a break from society and you’ve watched Into the Wild more times than you can count, we recommend applying.