Fawn, Trail Camera (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022 (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Adorable fawns have been hanging around our backyard. We are happy to have captured this footage and excited to share this with you! 😀❤️👍 By the way, did you know that fawns are well camouflaged and have very little odor? This self-defense mechanism helps them hide from predators. Fawns instinctively lie motionless when approached by a predator. This behavioral adaptation has helped the white-tailed deer survive for ages.
All Trail Camera Videos (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022 Fawn: Vintage Illustration, Image In The Public Domain
“What do you call yourself?” the Fawn said at last. Such a soft sweet voice it had! “I wish I knew!” thought poor Alice. She answered, rather sadly, “Nothing, just now.” “Think again,” it said: “that won’t do.” Alice thought, but nothing came of it. “Please, would you tell me what you call yourself?” she said timidly, “I think that might help a little.” “I’ll tell you, if you’ll come a little further on,” the Fawn said. “I can’t remember here.” So they walked on together through the wood, Alice with her arms clasped lovingly round the soft neck of the Fawn, till they came out into another open field, and here the Fawn gave a sudden bound into the air, and shook itself free from Alice’s arms. “I’m a Fawn!” it cried out in a voice of delight. “And dear me, you’re a human child!” A sudden look of alarm came into its beautiful brown eyes, and in another moment it had darted away at full speed.” ― Lewis Carroll, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland / Through the Looking-Glass
Fawn: Vintage Illustration, Image In The Public Domain
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Here are adorable deer videos from our trail cameras. I have been researching and finding many historical wildlife illustrations from the 1800’s. Hope you like. 🙂
P.S. Check-out our post on setting up the trail cameras here.
Trail Camera: Deer (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Trail Camera: Deer (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Trail Camera: Deer (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Trail Camera: Deer (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Trail Camera: Fawn (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022American Deer (Cervus Virginianus) from the viviparous quadrupeds of North America (1845) illustrated by John Woodhouse Audubon (1812-1862). Original from The New York Public Library.
Look at those eyes! Deer at Night (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022Deer or Virginian Deer (Cervus Virginianus) from the viviparous quadrupeds of North America (1845) illustrated by John Woodhouse Audubon (1812-1862). Original from The New York Public Library.
Some adorable black bears recently stopped by our cabin. We decided to keep our trail camera active for 3 months before changing the chip. And boy, did we capture some wildlife shenanigans! Kurt and I meticulously reviewed hours of trail camera footage and picked some of the best to share. Enjoy!
Raccoon with a bag of Lay’s Chips (c) Debra Roinestad, The Comfy Cabin, 2022
In the afternoon, I heard a loud clunk in the log cabin. I went downstairs to investigate and caught this little one stealing a bag of potato chips. Usually, I leave snacks out for the mailman and delivery folks. During the heist, I saw the raccoon with a bag of chips in her mouth. Also, she had ripped open a bag of Fritos. So, now I learned that Lays, Fritos, and Cheetos are the raccoons’ favorite snacks. Duly noted. 🥰 👍
Photo by Debra Roinestad, Caesars Head Overlook (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Thirsty for some adventure? Then take the higher ground! Get your thrills quenched at Caesars Head State Park. Caesars Head is a mountain within Caesars Head State Park in northern Greenville County, South Carolina. The Summit has an elevation of 3,215 feet. The trail is well maintained and about 14 miles from Greenville S.C.
Video: Caesars Head Overlook by Fradella Hikes
Caesars Head got its name because there are a series of steep steps that lead down a narrow passageway between two massive rocks.
Photo by Kurt Roinestad (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022Photo by Kurt Roinestad (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Many have said that it is called Caesar’s head because the rocks resemble the profile of Julius Caesar. I agree…lol. 😅
Photo by Ilona Frey, Julius Caesar (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Here are 3 Reasons to Visit Caesars Head at Caesars Head State Park
Photo by Debra Roinestad, Caesars Head Overlook (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Easy Hiking
Photo by Jon Flobrant (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
This is the perfect place for beginners and families. You can stop by the overlook to get fantastic views. Then if you are up for the challenge, there are moderate to strenuous hikes. The mountain bridge wilderness links to Caesars Head and Jones Gap State Parks.
Bird Watching
Photo by Richard Lee (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
From September through November thousands of migrating raptors soar upwards and hang around the rocky outcrop to conserve their energy as they migrate to their winter ranges.
Gifts, Gifts, Gifts!
Photo by Caley Dimmock (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Due to the large volume of visitors arriving daily, the Visitors’ Center makes sure they have a very large stock of items for sale. So, before or after your hike, visit their lovely gift shop. They have jewelry, coffee mugs, books, hiking equipment, and T-shirts. They sell fun items for dogs too.
So, consider adding this exciting destination to the top of your list when visiting South Carolina.
Rock, paper, scissors? Of course, I always choose rocks! There is a beauty within every single rock that can be found during a long walk in the woods. And for all the rock hounds in the house… here are the 8 precious rocks that can be found in the woods of SC. Plus, many other gemstones are waiting to be discovered.
Photo: LilArtsy (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Clear Crystal Quartz
Photo: Benjamin Lehman, (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Clear Crystal Quartz is known for brining the body back to balance. It is a crystal that amplify energy and is very restorative. Crystal quartz is a chemical compound consisting of one part silicon and two parts oxygen. It is silicon dioxide (SiO2). It is the most abundant crystal found at Earth’s surface, and its unique properties make it one of the most useful natural substances.
Photo: Jene Yeo, (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Citrine
Photo: Benjamin Lehman, (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Citrine is associated with positivity and positive optimism. Citrine is a transparent variety of quartz, a member of the silicates family. Citrine comes in variety of colors from yellow, yellowish brown, and smoky gray-brown.
Photo: Debra Roinestad, (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Smoky Quartz
Photo: Esther Verdu, (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Smoky quartz are minerals that frequently contain inclusions of gas (carbon dioxide), liquid (often both water and carbon dioxide), or solids (rutile). In the 12th century in China, smoky quartz flat panes were used as sunglasses. Smoky quartz is used as an amplifier of positive energy, and a talisman for energy protection.
Photo: Esther Verdu, (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Milky Quartz
Photo: Who-Is-Denilo, (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Milky quartz is any crystal quartz or cluster that is white in color, and translucent to opaque. This crystal is commonly known as the “phantom quartz” because inside the crystal has a ghostly appearance…it is a crystal within a crystal. Milky quartz is a chemical compound consisting of one part silicon and two parts oxygen…it is silicon dioxide (SiO2). Many have considered this stone to be known as a symbol of purity, along with the age of innocence.
Photo: Debra Roinestad, Combination: Milky Quartz & Clear Crystal with Smoky Quartz, (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Mica
Photo: Debra Roinestad, (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Mica has industrial uses such as electrical engineering, glass working, lamp shades, and cosmetics like highlighters. Mica is an aluminum mineral called phyllosilicate. Mica has been used as an amulet for protection and bringing positive energy back into your life.
Amethyst
Photo: Jen Theodore (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Amethyst is a semiprecious quartz variant with a distinctive purple color. Both North Carolina and South Carolina are hotspots for amethyst due to the soil’s high content of crystal and iron. When amethysts is heated treated, it becomes yellow like its cousin citrine. In ancient Greece, amethysts was used as drinking vessels. Amethyst is known to be a healing crystal to help alleviate stress.
Photo: Ilze Lucero, (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Aquamarine
(c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Aquamarine aids in calming the mind and helps with self-expression. Aquamarine is the mineral Beryl, a Beryllium Aluminum Silicate with the chemical formula Be3Al2(Si16O18). In ancient times, sailors carried aquamarine with them to the sea, believing it would prevent them from drowning. Aquamarine is a popular stone for engagement rings. Overall, aquamarine is associated with tranquility and universal harmony. It’s connected to life in all its vitality and hope.
Henderson Gneiss
Photo: Debra Roinestad, (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
I fondly call this rock, the ‘zebra rock’ because the striation looks like a zebra. 🦓 🙂 Genesis is a metamorphic rock that can easily be identified by its alternating layers of minerals known as gneissic banding. It is formed by high temperature and high-pressure metamorphic processes acting on formations composed of igneous or sedimentary rocks. Some genesis contains larger crystals such as, quartz, feldspar, mica, chlorite, and other clay minerals. Genesis has been used for beautiful floor tiles, facing stone, stair treads, window sills, countertops, and cemetery monuments.
“These gems have life in them: their color speak, say what words fail of.” -George Eliot
Photo: Susan Wilkinson, (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
What makes rocks so mystical?
Throughout history, many have used rocks and crystals for healing purposes.
It has helped restore comfort during stress and calmness during times of grief. I have found much comfort in my rock collection.
Here is an article from Healthline on Healing Crystals 101
Looking for a fun place to explore? Family-friendly…check! Easy hiking…check! Fun and relaxing events…check! Then Hagood Mill Historic Site is the place for you.
Hagood Mill is a water-powered gristmill from 1845 built by James Hagood. The mill is still functioning to this day! Just simply watching the beautiful waterwheel rotating gently can be calming, washing the stress away.
(c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Hagood Water Wheel
At Hagood Mill there are adorable chickens and roosters that walk around freely greeting everyone.
Rooster from the Banjo Extravaganza Last Summer
Antique Gears from the Hagood Mill, (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
On Saturday once a month grits, corn meal, and flour products are made. I purchased the grits and have to admit that it’s extremely delicious. So be sure to purchase a bag of corn grits at the Hagood Mill Mercantile when you stop on by. 😀👍
Corn Grits from the Hagood Mill Mercantile, (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Last month, I was at the ECSIT first Pow Wow event. It is a lovely celebration of American Indian culture in which people from diverse indigenous nations gather for the purpose of dancing, singing, and honoring their ancestors.
ECSIT first Pow Wow Event, (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
ECSIT first Pow Wow Event, (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
A very kind dancer let me take a picture with him. (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Hagood Mill Heritage Pavilion, (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Refrigerator Man
Refrigerator Man magnet from the Hagood Mill Mercantile, (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
And last but not least refrigerator man. Yes, you read that right…refrigerator man. He is one of the many petroglyph images discovered in 2003 at the Hagood Creek by Michael Bramlett. He was named refrigerator man because of his large blocky body. There is a museum within the area where you can enjoy a narrated light show and see the actual large boulder. The museum also has a section of Native American artifacts as well. A must visit!
Petroglyphs, (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Petroglyph at Hagood Mill Historical Site
Hope you stop on by and visit this wonderful historical site.
Photo: Debra Roinestad, Poinsett Bridge, (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
If you are visiting South Carolina or live within the area make sure to visit the Poinsett Bridge. This is an amazing historical site that dates back to 1820 and is the oldest surviving bridge in the state.
Photo: Kurt Roinestad (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Here are 3 reasons to visit the Poinsett Bridge.
Hiking The Bridge is the centerpiece of 120-acre Poinsett Bridge Heritage Preserve. You can walk under the majestic 14-foot Gothic arch stone structure. Be sure to wear sturdy boots because there is a set of stone stairs with a partial railing as you walk down toward the bridge. The bridge was part of the State road that connected Charleston and Columbia with the North Carolina mountain communities. There is a beautiful stream of water, Little Gap Creek, with large rocks where you can stand and enjoy the architecture of the bridge and nature around you.
Stone stairs at Poinsett Bridge Heritage Preserve, (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022Photo: Kurt Roinestad, Majestic Archway- Poinsett Bridge, (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
History of Poinsett Bridge Traffic by Mann Batson
Mann Batson shares the history of Poinsett Bridge
Perfect for Photos I have seen many people have photo shoots by the bridge. The rustic stone structure makes a lovely background for wedding pictures or any friends and family get-togethers. Also, it’s a popular destination for locals and visitors from out of town.
Photo: Debra Roinestad, Perfect for Photo shoots. Little Gap Creek, (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022Photo: Debra Roinestad, Moss covered rocks at Little Gap Creek (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022Photo: Debra Roinestad, Beautiful Moss on Poinsett Bridge, (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Lovely Sounds of the creek. Little Gap Creek Video by Dan The Mountain Man
Short Video about Poinsett Bridge by Dave SeminaraPhoto: Kurt Roinestad, Panoramic of tree at Little Gap Creek, (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022Carolina Sweetshrub, (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Ghost Stories For the paranormal fans like myself, many stories of ghosts and paranormal activity have been reported in the area. Late at night, many have said that they see red, white, or green orbs floating around the area and some have heard voices from the bridge. Professional ghost hunters have reported EMF activity within the area.
Photo by: From Past To Future
Overall, A fun place to visit during the day and for the brave-hearted at night.
The raccoons are back in town. Kurt and I set the trail cameras further in the back of our cabin. See the previous post. The trail for the raccoons is very narrow and we had to crawl under a large fallen tree. Glad we did that! The raccoons here are very shy and difficult to capture on video. Also, see the previous post from February of raccoon on the trail camera here. Enjoy!
Much Love, Debra Roinestad 🌿
Raccoons, Trail Camera, (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Raccoons, Trail Camera, (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Raccoons, Trail Camera, (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
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