Strangest things you've seen?

Sophia · 03-12-2011, 09:40 AM

Has anyone ever come across anything strange or unusual while hiking? We recently came across a very old, rusty jeep that someone abandoned in the middle of a trail and wondered why it had never been moved away. Not that huge of a find, but it just makes me wonder what type of interesting things others may have found?

Grandpa · 03-12-2011, 09:53 AM

5 coeds skinny dipping in a hot spring

two crashed airplanes

a dead horse in the creek, panniers were still pinned under it.

a fairly new saddle and frypan hanging from a tree. (different year and location from dead horse above)

Jobiwan · 03-12-2011, 01:38 PM

I found a $50 bill once. I found a bag of pre rolled joints. And most interestingly was 2 bulls staring me down. Although I live where bovine are plenty, I have never in my life ever seen them in the deep woods. There weren't any farms around that area. Frankly, they scared the B'jesus out of me.... and I them.

Michael · 03-12-2011, 04:50 PM

The strangest thing I've ever found is a 50s era vehicle in the woods, upside down, halfway down a hill.

The spookiest was an old well sitting in the middle of the woods. It looked like the one in The Ring, which is relevant because I found it shortly after the first time I saw that movie. It creeped me right out.

Refrigerator · 03-12-2011, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jobiwan

I found a $50 bill once. I found a bag of pre rolled joints. And most interestingly was 2 bulls staring me down. Although I live where bovine are plenty, I have never in my life ever seen them in the deep woods. There weren't any farms around that area. Frankly, they scared the B'jesus out of me.... and I them.

Question....not necessarily for you to answer with a post....What exactly did you do with the Joints?

SweetSassyLady · 03-12-2011, 08:04 PM

LOL Refrigerator!

We have found a couple of old dump sites from years ago. The reason I know it was years ago is that we collect old bottles and some of the bottles were ones that had a cork in them instead of with a screw top. We have also found a jug that would have held some type of liquid like cider or molasses. We go dump site looking all the time for old dump sites.

steves · 03-12-2011, 08:32 PM

We ran across this about 6 miles in from the nearest road, story goes it was left by a logging crew?

Hannah · 03-12-2011, 08:39 PM

We have a couple of old settlements in my area, on more than one hike in the woods we have found head stones, old basements that should be marked so no one falls in. We have also found vehicles from the 50's and bags of clothes.

Jobiwan · 03-12-2011, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Refrigerator

Question....not necessarily for you to answer with a post....What exactly did you do with the Joints?

I disposed of them..... Properly. Well, in accordance with "leave no trace" principles.

HikingGuy · 03-12-2011, 08:56 PM

That comment could be taken any way. Hey, I am all out for anything natural, it is far better than some of the things they have floating around out there.