somewhat distressed

How about: Forester, Hospitality Management, Law Enforcement, Heavy Equipment Operator, Firefighter, Park Management (only an AA degree will do), Any degree in Education or Youth Development, Environmental Science, or any construction job. Though that may make you more mobil. Check out the US Forestery web site. They have an employment link and you can look for something there. If you are young enough and don't have a lot of responsibilities there is seasonal work in most of these fields that will get you in the door.

I don't know your back ground, but all of these things work. Look at working at some of the major parks or getting student loans and really going for the big money as a scientist or Forester. At least they pay in the $40,000 to 60,000K range after a short tenure.

ok im not sure if my background w/ make any difference but i was oil change/tire changer for three years, an industrial mechanic for one year, and have now been an aircraft structural mechanic for 2 years. it pays well but i just feel an emptiness in it like theres so much more i could be doing w/ my life, like this isnt the path i should be taking.i never was patient enough for school tho i did graduate high school. so i dunno if college is the thing for me. o and i am 25 years old. if anything else would help please let me know.

Dude unless you just hate fixing cars you can go anywhere and get a job. If you want to go live in the mountians just learn to fix subarus and the like. Just go for it.