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. 🥰 👍
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!
We have some neighbors…wild turkeys! These cuties have been stopping by our cabin for about two years. Did you know that turkeys fly up to 55 mph? Here are fun facts about turkeys, click here
Kind Regards, Debra Roinestad 🌿
Wild Turkeys, Trail Camera, (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Wild Turkeys, Trail Camera, (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Wild Turkeys, Trail Camera, (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Hello Friends! Here are new videos from the trail cameras that we set up about a month ago. To read more about this adventure click here. We live near Raven Cliff Falls Trail …so we get many ravens stopping by. If you are ever interested in visiting the area, here is a link to Raven Cliff Falls. To read more about ravens click on this link. Enjoy! ❤️ 🌿 Warm Regards, Debra Roinestad
Trail Camera, Ravens, (c) Debra Roinestad, The Comfy Cabin, March 2022
Trail Camera, Ravens and Squirrel, (c) Debra Roinestad, The Comfy Cabin, March 2022
Trail Camera, Ravens, (c) Debra Roinestad, The Comfy Cabin, March 2022
The back of our woods belongs to bears that hibernate and start poking around for food and adventure during the Spring. I wanted to set up some new trail cameras to catch some of the action. I gathered up my hiking equipment and had a fun yet, grueling two-hour hike through the woods behind our cabin. The trail was once a logging road…I’m guessing back in the 1800s. Now it is overgrown with trees and mountain laurel. It winds through steep rolling hills. I wore my sturdiest boots since snake season had just arrived. The woods are mature, but you can still see signs of an old farm including rusty strands of barbed wire and the remnants of a shed.
We researched and decided on the Visionner 4.0 WiFi 830 Trail Camera, though there are many other excellent trail cameras out there. The camera has a function that captures high-quality images and videos with night vision. The images can download directly to an app on your cellphone if you are within 60 feet of the camera.
App. for the Visionner 4.0 WiFi 830 Trail Camera. (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Black Bear and Cubs. (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022Hiking Trail, (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022Hiking Trail, The Comfy Cabin, 2022Hiking Trail, The Comfy Cabin, 2022Debra (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022Kurt (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
The trees in this area are covered in a blanket of moss. It was challenging to find the right tree with the correct thickness to hold the cameras steady. Trail cameras need to wrap securely around the tree trunk with velcro straps. We encountered a small brown snake and an adorable ‘spiny lizard.’
Spiny Lizard (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022Moss (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
There were bear tracks along the area during our hike. So, I’m hopeful we will get some footage! I’m excited to share the trail camera images with you.
Hi Friends, Here is a family of raccoons that come and visit at night. My trail camera captured these cuties sneaking around the back of the woods. It was a rainy day in February, but the late-night munchies did not stop these from raccoons searching around for a snack. Now, given this situation…I can relate! 😆 Warm Regards, Debra
Raccoons (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Raccoons (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
According to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), raccoons are monogamous and breed primarily in late winter (January and February) after their first or second year. Following a gestation period of approximately 2 months, females give birth in April or May to a litter of two to four pups in a hollow den tree. Female raccoons wean their young at 16 weeks and continue to care for them for approximately 9 months. Raccoons inhabit most of the United States, including all of South Carolina, with population densities being higher along coastal areas than inland.
On Sunday, I enjoyed a short and soul-cleansing hike at Eva Russell Chandler Heritage Preserve. The area has a high vibration and calmness that clears away any stress. The trail is an easy hike about a 0.4 mile lightly trafficked loop located near Cleveland, South Carolina on Persimmon Ridge Road. The trail is used for hiking, walking, bird watching. Dogs are allowed on the trail too. What is magical about this place is that you can get to the top of the Blue Ridge cliff and have a wonderful view looking South into Northern Carolina.
Eva Russell Chandler Heritage Preserve, (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Blue Ridge Cliff, Eva Russell Chandler Heritage Preserve, (c) Debra Roinestad, The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Video (c) Kurt Roinestad, The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Trees, Eva Russell Chandler Heritage Preserve. (c) Debra Roinestad, The Comfy Cabin, 2022Moss shaped like a foot-print. (c) Debra Roinestad, The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Credit: Map from SC Trails Program
Eva Russell Chandler is home to several rare plant species including Grass-of-Parnassus, Indian paintbrush, and Divided-Leaf Groundsel. I found another rare species not yet identified on this trail, ‘Dimple Trout Lily’. More information on Dimple Trout Lily is in this link.
Dimple Trout Lily. (c) Debra Roinestad, The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Here is more information from a fellow blogger, Mark’s Photo Travel in this link.
I would put this on my visit list for anyone here in South Carolina or just visiting!
➡️ Address: Persimmon Ridge Rd, Cleveland, SC 29635 It is locatedabout 7 miles from the entrance where Persimmon Ridge Rd connects to 276 highway. Once up drive up a hill, there is a large sign that clearly marks the preserve.
One of the many reasons I like to visit Table Rock State Park is that I can visit the funky mallard duck that swims by each day. But seriously, it’s one of the best places to go and chill during the week or weekend. The visitors center has an adorable shop and lovely sales on hoodies, blankets, hats, and home decor.
Mallard Duck, (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022Dock, Table Rock State Park, (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Then there’s a dock where you can admire a closer view of Table Rock Mountain. That’s where I met my funky duck friend. Watch him on youtube here. Also, you can rent paddle boats or canoes during the summer months.
Table Rock State Park, (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022Table Rock State Park, (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
This place is magical. If you are visiting South Carolina, stop by to refresh and renew.
This one is my favorites. I had mentioned in a previous post how much I adore the coyotes I hear at night. See post here.
Well, I guess it’s lunchtime!
(c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
Note: Keep your eyes on the bottom left side of the video. Coyotes move super fast!
S.C. Coyote-Trail Camera, Coyote with a paper plate, (c) The Comfy Cabin, 2022
A coyote’s keen senses help them survive. With eyes that can spot the smallest movement, ears that can hear the faintest rustle, and legs designed for racing. —Diane Swanson
Cinnamon Girl by Neil Young
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