12 Deer and 2 turkeys

draco

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Is what I saw on my 6 mile hike yesterday. This is one of the best sections of the North Country Trail near my house. I see deer nearly every time I am out there. The trail starts off crossing a river on a 6x6 that is long enough that it bounces with your steps. You would think 6 inches is wide enough but it sure can seem small when crossing such a wide body of cold water. ;) Next you come up to the swamp. The trail actually cuts through the swamp on a little ridge of land that is above water.

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Clear sign of beaver in this pond. Though you rarely get a glimpse of them.

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The trail then turns into hardwood and red pine forest.

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Before getting to the VA the trail passes the National Cemetery and crosses one of the access roads. I often take a side trip to visit my fathers grave. He was in the Air Force and served in WWII and Korea.

http://www.trimbleoutdoors.com/ViewTrip/1450167

If you have one of the big trail systems near you there are lots of little know and rarely traveled gems like this. Get out there and find them.
 
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