My Little "Bear" Tree

This little tree has seen many Christmases as an understudy to our usual 12 footer. But, this year he is so proud to be the "only" tree. All lit up and decorated. Yes....that is a black bear climbing up the side. At least it's just a stuffed one......not like the one we almost ran into hiking last weekend. Found this wonderful road winding up the mountain, not far from our house, so off we went. As the 3 of us were hiking we spotted some very fresh bear tracks......then a little further.....found very fresh bear poop!!!! Think it's time to head back to the car.........at a little faster pace too. Whew !! made it.......now we're doing a little research about Oregon Black Bears before we head out again. Life is such an adventure..........