It's a scratching post. For a BEAR. We didn't see a bear, just the evidence that one was here.
You may have to click and see the larger picture, but these are definatly claw and teeth marks. Do a google search on brown bears and you'll find images just like this. The scratch marks didn't seem fresh, and we weren't really afraid of the tree itself.
So, we continued our hike to view this three tiered waterfall.
The trail to view Brasstown falls follows along the side of the creek. It's really a neat trail because you can hear the falls along the whole trail and you can also get great views from several angles.
Here's a few pictures of the falls.
Although a bit slippery, we made it out of safely. No bears found us. No freaky murderer found us. In fact when we left, the truck was still there. Cari pointed out that the truck may have been sitting there for a month. If that's the case, we didn't see any bodies out there either. Just another beautiful waterfall to add to our list.
8 comments:
How cute are you two!!
Amazing pictures!!!
Very beautiful. Proably worth getting rained on to see. If the rain had been hitting that area.
You can tell why you might be despriate to hike with views like these.
This is not related to this post, but my aunt writes the most depressing Christmas letters ever. My sister reads them with all the nazel sound she can muster, and we laugh. I'm really not sure what she is trying to get across, but this year I just got a card. My parents got the card and the letter. I felt spared.
Someone's missed the middle ground with those things.
The waterfall is beautiful!! Glad to read you two didn't become bear fodder. If you are ever hiking in the woods and suddenly hear banjos, RUN!
Aileen...she's so silly. I like her comment.
The bear thing would freak me out big time. The truck thing too. I'm glad you all were safe and the waterfall is AMAZING! Its also amazing to see you NOT in winter coats! The high here has been about 15 lately. You are so lucky!
Thanks Abbie!! :)
Tammy... I accidentally deleted your invitation to view your blog. Could you please re-send it?
I am very familiar with this area, and the marks you see are actually from a beaver. Look at the wide repeated cuts. They eat bark and wood as there only food source and are prevelant at this creek.
What's the camping situation here? Is it somewhat private so people aren't just walking in on your campsite? I'm hoping for something secluded not to awfully far from the water.
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