On our last day we had to clean the cabin, pack, and head out by 11. After that all was done, it was way to early to head down the mountain. So we went to the dog friendly Big Bear Discovery Center, looked around, and asked about a nature walk, as we were not prepared nor dressed for a real hike. We were given a brochure and sent down the road for the Nature Walk. It is around 1.5 miles and "considered easy" according to the brochure. Yes, it was easy in that at no point did we need to repel down a rock face, but it also was not the leisurely stroll we were expecting. I think the main problem was it was boiling hot outside, and more humid than it has ever been (it rained later in the day.) Still, ffluffy, Pickle, Fancy, Bunny and I lived to tell the tale and post the pictures.
After the hike we went back into the Village for last minute window shopping, then headed down the mountain as it started to rain. Until next time, Good by Big Bear!
The first sight we saw. A large tree with millions of holes but there by birds to store acorns in. Wow!
The entire tree is covered in holes.
What would a walk/ hike be without posing by dogs? And look! Bunny is learning the fine art also.
More posing. This was- "Investigate the rings. What does it tell you about the tree?" Thrillsville.
Bunny posing in a different stump.
Bunny walking on leash like a normal dog (no need to comment on Fancy) while I read out loud from the brochure.
Fancy attempts to get in the stump.
Fluffy tastes a plant at the suggestion of the brochure. I forget what it was supposed to taste like.
A dead tree inside of a live tree and the end of the trail.
Good dogs!
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