We are in New Jersey and the rocks are amazingly less intense. The gypsy moth plague is horrific.

As you walk through the forest you hear the incessant sound of caterpillar poop. They are everywhere and have destroyed huge swaths of mostly oak and and maple tree foliage.

I had the thrill of observing a young black bear for several minutes (sorry the photos aren't great). In his natural environment be was trying to move a log to look for grubs. It was a great thrill and privilege.