The area where the trail cam is located has blackberries and some old apple trees. Both favorites of the local black bears. They come by to check the ripening status of the fruit.
We like our little get away up in the mountains. No cell phone coverage, no electricity, it is a place we can truly be unplugged.
Enjoying the view of our neighbors, even if it is their backside – bliss.
A composite of bear images with our rig to show size comparisons.
Finally a smile for the camera.
This is a young black bear, we think a young female. We saw her on our drive in, just up the hill a bit.
The bare foot of the black bear.
Our little get away. No amenities to speak of, just the bare bear necessities. 😉
Sneaking Bliss 
These pics are really interesting. Your get away sounds terrific. Convening with nature is a balm and good for the soul.
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Wonderful, I love the bare foot!
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It is amazing to see the large tracks they leave.
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Now that is what I call bear country! Wow! Do you sleep in a tent there?
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We have, as have many others. Typically we are in our rv. One should always be prepared for an unanticipated wildlife encounter.
The bears and lions concern me less than the illegal “grows.”
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Illegal grows…a new one on me. I do comprehend though and I get your point!
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Reblogged this on THE FORESTER ARTIST and commented:
Mary posted the latest pictures from our wildlife camera. Some pretty neat shots and a composite she put together.
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Oh, how I would love to be there~
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Not the California view most think of, but up here in the north, we treasure our integrated connection with our natural environment.
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I love seeing your pics! Especially since you couldn’t pay me to be out there…lol. Thanks for sharing guys 🙂
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lol – it’s my favorite get away spot. 😉
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I just come from the Forested Artist who reblogged your topic.
Beautiful pictures, they don’t seem to bother about you lol..
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That’s because the trail cam is on a motion sensor. They won’t stick around for us. We see many bears in this area. We give them their space and they give us ours.
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Great post!
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From vultures to bears! Cool! I’ve never seen a real bear. Just a stuffed one at Bass Pro Shops. It was smelly.
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Our Tessa came nose to nose with a mama with 2 cubs once, now there’s a story that needs a post.
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Oh yes! Wow! What an adventure!
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Wonderful captures. Enjoy your getaway-I’m jealous:)
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I remember when I was a kid, we would go to my uncle’s farm for a vacation but the big draw was the drive to the dump to see the bears rummaging through the garbage.
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We had one of those when I was a kid too!
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I’m a bitt scared of bears… only because of all the stories I read from childhood!! :))… But they look wonderful!!
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