Weird, cool stuff you found in the woods.

Thanks Braddah....

 

During Field Training we went quite a few miles off base to conduct navigation and simulated combat training. We'd always eat MREs in the field too, so that's what it looks like to me.

 

During our wanderings over the years, we've bumped into memorial plaques placed in seemingly random locations (non-cemeteries). This was located next to a falling-down building and a mine in the Inyo Mountains. Old Lou passed away decades after the mine closed.


This one was located at a very cool/scenic campsite surrounded by Tacoma- and house-sized rocks.

 

I gotta say... the way we are so fascinated by memorials in recent years it's getting a little ridiculous. To me they are getting to be cheap more than respectful.

 

A little searching and ...



The Forest Service understands the emotion associated with losing a close friend or family member, and the desire to memorialize an individual or event. While the placement of a monument or memorial on public land may help some individuals through difficult times, these memorials are generally of significance to only those most closely tied to a specific person or event. Others may feel that memorials intrude on their experience of the Forest. For this and other reasons, the placement of monuments or memorials on National Forest System lands is prohibited.

Monuments or memorials will be removed and disposed of when discovered. In lieu of placing a monument or memorial on public land, the Forest Service asks that you consider honoring the person or event in ways that do not have a lasting impact on the landscape or other visitors’ experiences.

Memorials or other commemorative items left on public land may be a violation of 43 CFR 2990.1-2 Unauthorized Use, or 43 CFR 8365.1-2 Unattended Personal Property

 

bigfoot shelter

 

Bones!!!!

 

Is that a juvenile bear skull?

 

Probably a coyote, there are few (if any) bears in this area.

 

Alien or chupacabra.

 

Yes.

 

Could be domestic dog, coyote and bear usually have a less pronouced forehead.

 

My wife agrees with you and so do I after we brought out her mammalogy text book.

 

Your wife got the smarts!!

 

Yeah she’s the brains and beauty, I just get to enjoy being around her.

 

Was at a mutual aid mass casualty incident and found a human head that was not a victim of the crash.