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Summer troll trek, sunflowers and skulls

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Have you ever met a troll? Trip trop, trip trop... who remembers that childhood book? The book I am referencing is called The Three Billy Goats Gruff. I read that in elementary school. Anyone else? This summer I had an opportunity to actually meet a troll, designed and built by artist Thomas Dambo. I had heard about these trolls from friends and when I discovered they would be at The Wild Center in Tupper Lake I knew I had to go. I planned a long weekend and drove on a Friday through gorgeous scenery. We were in the vicinity prior to check in so exploring the area was a wonderful way to pass time. Our first stop was at Flander's Park. It was quite windy that day as we strolled down the well maintained walkways. There were activities along the way for all ages, playgrounds, and places to relax. The scenery, as you can see, is worth the time spent on a bench. We then headed to a place called Bog River Falls. This was a short hike down to the falls with a beautiful stone...