Wind storms and beetles have had a natural effect of thinning out the forest but the improved visibility in the woods as the Fall season strips the leaves off the trees is always a welcome change to those of us who enjoy adventure walks in the woods, particularly when there are nice ripe berries around to entice the bears. All around the lake, there are ripe rose hips and cranberries which are known to attract hungry bears. Although there has been little sign of these critters in our neighbourhoods this year, they are still foraging in preparation for winter’s hibernation and could be “out there”.
