# Things I see in the Forest **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 18, 2017, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-i-see-in-the-forest/777493 "2017-01-18T20:18:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![FloatyGimpy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/floatygimpy/32/7750_2.png) [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2017, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-i-see-in-the-forest/777493/1 "2017-01-18T20:18:28Z")
I am training for my [West Coast Trail](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Coast_Trail) through-hike at the end of July so every day I go walking in the woods. I live close to [Mt. Arrowsmith](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Arrowsmith) and at the base and foothills there are miles and miles of old logging roads connected by narrow, winding paths deep in the forest. It can be a little [spooky](https://www.flickr.com/photos/56821557@N06/32012440330/in/dateposted-public/) walking alone miles away from anyone but I have my trusty companion, [Hannah](https://www.flickr.com/photos/56821557@N06/32239449002/in/dateposted-public/) or “Mighty Poo-Hunter Who Never Misses Mark”. So that makes me feel a bit more secure. It can also be incredibly [beautiful](https://www.flickr.com/photos/56821557@N06/31578988933/in/dateposted-public/). The paths we go on are also used by mountain bikers. In fact part of the area is used for a big race in the summer so some of the trails are maintained and used year-round. Every once in a while I’ll see something that someone has set up and I take a picture of it. Like the [Watcher](https://www.flickr.com/photos/56821557@N06/32239454502/in/dateposted-public/) in the woods and a tree that looks like [Jar Jar Binks.](https://www.flickr.com/photos/56821557@N06/31547388044/in/dateposted-public/) Here’s a “tree” made of [old cigarette tins.](https://www.flickr.com/photos/56821557@N06/31578986603/in/dateposted-public/) Anyway just thought I’d share! ---
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2017, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-i-see-in-the-forest/777493/2 "2017-01-19T00:51:40Z")
Just wanted to say nice pics, and good luck on your West Coast Trail hike. My Wife and I live on two acres that back up the White River National Forest in the Colorado mountains. A hike starts as soon as we step out the door. It’s wonderful, and after 24 years here, I still get awed. [A friendly moose cutting our ‘grass’ for us](http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r148/enipla/Moose10.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![FloatyGimpy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/floatygimpy/32/7750_2.png) [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2017, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-i-see-in-the-forest/777493/3 "2017-01-19T02:49:32Z")
> [@enipla](#): > > Just wanted to say nice pics, and good luck on your West Coast Trail hike. > > My Wife and I live on two acres that back up the White River National Forest in the Colorado mountains. A hike starts as soon as we step out the door. It’s wonderful, and after 24 years here, I still get awed. > > [A friendly moose cutting our ‘grass’ for us](http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r148/enipla/Moose10.jpg) Thanks! I feel pretty fortunate to be in the same position as you as far as having the wilderness right outside your front door. I love moose but I have to admit, I’m glad we don’t have them on the island. Same with grizzlies. Grizzlies and moose are terrifying! I regularly see black bears and even saw cougar tracks but I don’t find those too scary. Not like moose and grizzlies :eek: ---
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2017, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-i-see-in-the-forest/777493/4 "2017-01-19T21:49:14Z")
> [@FloatyGimpy](#): > > Thanks! I feel pretty fortunate to be in the same position as you as far as having the wilderness right outside your front door. > > I love moose but I have to admit, I’m glad we don’t have them on the island. Same with grizzlies. Grizzlies and moose are terrifying! I regularly see black bears and even saw cougar tracks but I don’t find those too scary. Not like moose and grizzlies :eek: I’m glad our dogs are smart enough to stay away from moose and black bears. We’ve been told there are mountain lions/cougars in the area, but have never seen one. THOSE are scary if they get surprised are hungry or desperate. It’s bad to surprise a moose too. The moose seem so docile, but I think it’s because they know they’re the biggest and badest in the forest. They ain’t afraid of nothing.