Leave it to me....let murphy's law prevail. The batteries had died on my camera on my last hike, so I made it s priority to pick up some new batteries at Radio Shack on my way out of town. Well, I figured I'd gotten a pretty late start and had to go into the office for a few hours so I'll just load the camera when I'm at the trailhead.
So driving up a small barely a road called Palookaville Trail, I round the corner and there in the middle of the road sits a 350-400 lb grizzly bear. Not the largest I've seen but closest I've been to one in about 20 years. 8 feet to be exact.
Well, all the windows are rolled down and the dog is going nuts barking at this big furry creature while I am feverishly scrounging for the camera and the batteries to put in it. I get the batteries in it and now the bear is about 25-30 yards away. So much for the great picture opportunity. Anyhow, I managed to get about 6 or so shots off, but some were while the bear was at a full run about 40 MPH after he determined that me, my dog, and my car were a threat to him.
I've posted the pics for all to see. 8/24/08 for the date. I also saw a wolf on this venture but was unable to get a picture of him. I guess they're a little more evasive and a lot quicker than the bears.
Check out the Grizzly Country album for pics. I love the outdoors. Just a few hours from work and I am in God's country.
