Oct. 5, 2025

This area was logged about 70 years ago so the trees are not as large as they are in the national parks to the north. I hiked the Unal “bear” trail which has a few markers with a pamphlet that tells of the natives from this area. I did not see any bears, however wildlife was in abundance. I saw at least 75 turkeys, numerous quail, a couple woodpeckers (I am guessing Acorn woodpeckers), an owl, squirrels, skunk, several coyotes, cute little birds I could not identify and a bunch of vultures. It was nice to see lots of baby sequoia trees mixed in with pine and fir. Several of the larger trees were still alive after a fire a few years ago. The trail also had a view of Lake Isabella. I was startled to see a guy dressed in camo with a rifle on the side of the road until I remembered that it is hunting season. He was probably after deer, although the plentiful turkey would make a decent dinner.