tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113668519601172330.post8929419098069274524..comments2024-03-18T15:13:52.484-04:00Comments on Gone Hikin': Highlands Trail, NJ - Otter Hole to Echo Lake Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113668519601172330.post-25157450285510858772017-07-27T17:14:04.273-04:002017-07-27T17:14:04.273-04:00As I was originally going through the spot where I...As I was originally going through the spot where I later saw the bear I heard something rustling in the tickets, enough to make me clang my trekking poles together to make some noise. On the return route when ran smack into the bear in that same area, I instantly knew it was him I heard earlier so the calculations in my brain said RETREAT! RETREAT! The bear did nothing wrong, I just felt since he seemed to he hanging in that area it was best for me to bow right on out. He might have thought I was pursuing him since it was encounter #2 within about 10 minutes. Ah yes, the tales I will have to tell the new Little Hike-ette, LOL!<br /><br />DanielaGone Hikin'https://www.blogger.com/profile/10297585067127631509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113668519601172330.post-64223796087600395872017-07-25T16:16:17.056-04:002017-07-25T16:16:17.056-04:00At least my literal face-to-face bear encounter on...At least my literal face-to-face bear encounter on a single-track trail in VA ended (after what seemed like an eternity) with it scooting off into the thickets. Your Yogi seemed more determined to stand its ground - or worse- challenge you. I applaud your usual, quick-thinking smarts. As long as it's not told at bedtime, I hope this adventure is added to the many you already have to recount to the new Little Hike-ette! :)<br />LindaLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09516400244183292923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113668519601172330.post-83128498880389693692017-07-24T06:13:38.269-04:002017-07-24T06:13:38.269-04:00Thanks for the info. They make a cooling vest for...Thanks for the info. They make a cooling vest for dogs along those lines, too. But it doesn't help having to breathe in that hot thick air so on those days, inside in the A/C it is for her.Gone Hikin'https://www.blogger.com/profile/10297585067127631509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113668519601172330.post-90550458820889192452017-07-23T20:34:42.142-04:002017-07-23T20:34:42.142-04:00Have you condsidered the evaporative towels they s...Have you condsidered the evaporative towels they sell on Amazon for Shawnee? I just bought a few (relatively inexpensive) and the reviews sound like they will help a bit. Here's a copy of one description on Amazon: "INSTANT COOLING RELIEF. WuJi cooling towel is made of Hyper-evaporative breathable microfiber mesh fabric, if you just soak, wring out and snap, it will become a chilling towel in a second, and the cooling effect will last up to several hours and you can easily reactivate it by repeating the same steps.<br />EXTRA LONG & COMFORT. 40" by 12", decent size for your daily usage. Our microfiber mesh material towels won't dry to cardboards like the PVA ones. It is silky soft at any time, provides you with extra comfort while using as a towel, neckerchief, scarf, or headwear etc". I commend you for having Shawnee stay at home, the heat humidity and ozone is way too nasty for even young pets. There are too many bears in the Watershed area and many are, as you note, too used to people and then they lose their fear of people. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113668519601172330.post-89065313487388578362017-07-23T12:57:20.208-04:002017-07-23T12:57:20.208-04:00I have found that when I run into bears in the dee...I have found that when I run into bears in the deep woods, they run. It is when I run into bears near homes or campgrounds that they stand their ground because they are not as afraid of humans. This bear was a short distance behind houses so Plan B it was for me!<br /><br />DanielaGone Hikin'https://www.blogger.com/profile/10297585067127631509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113668519601172330.post-77210559585142812032017-07-23T12:14:18.232-04:002017-07-23T12:14:18.232-04:00Wow you had quite an adventure running into that b...Wow you had quite an adventure running into that bear! I stopped going on heavily wooded hikes by myself for that reason. I give you a lot of credit for going out alone in the woods. You got some great shots as always of birds and Echo Lake. Thanks for sharing! Joanne from NJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com