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Cabin Living:

In early 2020, I packed my stuff onto a moving truck and was headed to the woods. My husband was offered a new job opportunity and we decided to move to a cabin in the woods since we are both nature lovers and enjoy hiking. Two years later, I can guarantee that cabin living is worth it!

We have a breathtaking view of Table Rock Mountain here in South Carolina. The wildlife is extremely fascinating! Plus, I have experienced serene sunsets and magical twilights. I’m very excited to share all these adventures with you!

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Celebrating Autumn at Table Rock Mountain South Carolina

Table Rock Mountain glowing in the autumn light. © The Comfy Cabin, 2026

As the season begins to change, the mountain becomes the perfect backdrop for everything we love about fall. The air turns crisp and cool, the leaves begin to loosen from the trees, and before long they are dancing through the breeze and covering the ground in shades of gold, orange, and red.

Even the sky seems to join in the celebration. During this time of year, we often see beautiful shades of pink, orange, purple, and yellow stretching across the evening sky. With Table Rock rising in the distance, those colors make the whole landscape feel almost dreamlike.

This video is a celebration of the season… a quiet moment to enjoy the mountain, the changing leaves, the autumn light, and that wonderful feeling that arrives when summer finally begins to let go.

One of my favorite things about living near Table Rock is watching the landscape change throughout the year. Every season has its own beauty, but autumn always feels a little extra special. There is something comforting about putting on a sweater, stepping outside into the cooler air, hearing leaves rustling underfoot, and watching nature slowly settle into a new season.

Table Rock Mountain dressed in brilliant autumn colors. © The Comfy Cabin, 2026

Enjoy a few peaceful moments of autumn at Table Rock Mountain with us here at The Comfy Cabin.

Autumn sunset over Table Rock Mountain. © The Comfy Cabin, 2026
Magical Autumn at Table Rock Mountain. © The Comfy Cabin, 2026

Happy autumn, friends! 🍂

Debra Roinestad
Debra Roinestad © The Comfy Cabin

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A Black Bear’s September Grocery List: What Bears Eat in Fall

Since autumn is only a few weeks away and cooler weather is around the corner, I decided to devote a blog post to black bears and their eating habits during the changing season.

While we’re starting to think about apples, pumpkin spice, and all those cozy fall foods, the black bears wandering past our trail cameras have something else on their minds—eating… lots of eating during their hyperphagia phase (an unusually strong increase in appetite)! Apparently, black bears have their own grocery list!

🛒 And What’s in the cart?

🌰 Acorns & nuts — Fall’s high-calorie favorite.

🫐 Berries & wild fruit — Whatever late-summer treats are still hanging around.

🐜 Insects — A little extra protein never hurts.

🌿 Plants & greens — Bears aren’t skipping the produce aisle!

🍎 Seasonal fruit — If nature is serving it, a bear may be interested.

Our trail cameras have been catching bears quietly wandering through the woods behind the cabin, sometimes after dark. I like to imagine they’re checking the aisles to see what September has stocked overnight.

Now watch the real bears

What Bears Eat in the Fall. By Debra Roinestad © The Comfy Cabin, 2026.
Billings Gazette- Bears Hyperphagia Period

And as fall gets closer, finding food becomes serious business for our furry neighbors.

So if you hear a rustle in the woods this September, somebody might just be out grocery shopping—with a shopping cart in tow. 🐻🛒🍂

Note: As always, we admire our bears from a safe distance and never intentionally feed them. Wild bears belong wild.

Warm Regards,
Debra

Debra Roinestad