I failed to mention two things in the video. One, i did not observe any deer, squirrels, turkey rabbit, etc.. only birds flying overhead. I found this a little unusual. Usually, you at least see a few squirrels, some deer scat, footprints absolutely nothing in a 24-hour period. Second, I did not pick up anything on the trail cam. Only 1 picture, my face 😊. P.S. I did see boot prints and dog prints on the main trails.
I'm glad someone else mentioned this. I'm not going crazy. I did see and heard birds. I'm going to make it a point next time to look for footprints along the streams. Animal activity might pick back up in the spring
Can't help but wonder if you're seeing quartz rock at the base of trees because beings are leaning next to tree trunks and working the quartz to create tools out of the quartz.
Interesting theory. When I'm out there next, I'll keep an eye out. I think as the tree grows, the roots push the rocks and quartz to the surface. Also, reading more history of Birkhead Mountain, people have done a lot of surface mining up there, and still today, others go around and smash the quartz up, hoping to get lucky.
Thanks for the heads up. Going to try and get a few more camps in before spring, late March and explore off trail. Do you know the time when they start coming out ?
Looking forward to a backpacking trip at Uwharrie. I've been to Badin Lake campground to car camp and ride the atv trails a couple times. Just went this past weekend.
I love Uwharrie. I've camped and hunted there my entire life. We lease the land on both sides of the road where HWY 109 crosses the Uwharrie river, for hunting. Then I usually car camp at Morrow Mtn. state park. I've been wanting to do some backpacking and off trail camping hopefully coming up soon. I only recently learned we could do that because as a kid my dad always told me it wasn't allowed in Uwharrie! I finally looked into it for myself about a year ago and found out he had been severly mistaken! Back then we only knew about the "primative camping" area at Morrow Mtn., but it doesn't allow camp fires, which makes it pointless to me. So now I have a lot of backpacking I was deprived of to make up for, lol!
@JesseCase I believe Uwharrie is one of the only places you can camp off trail and have a fire in NC and free of charge. I am sure you have GPS. Because in many places, cell service is zero. When I'm off trail, you be surprised how easy to get turned around. I make it a habitat to also carry my GPS even when collecting firewood. I'm planning a few trips soon to look for some old relics that I found using lidar, where I'll be camping and exploring well off trail. I might do a short trip soon, but I would rather start in the fall when foliage is down. I just hope I dont ruin anyone's hunt, walking in the middle of the woods in fall and winter LOL.
So the funky tree, I've been told that it was broken and bent that way many many years ago by native americans who used it for navigation purposes. That was a campfire story/bit of knowledge/story told to me. So are you more kf the geologist or the outdoorsman? Either way I like your take on the wilderness and will keep watchinv.
I plan on picking up a good pair of gaiters for off trail exploring. Since I can remember, I've always enjoyed researching long and forgotten places plus unique natural features. I guess you can say I'm an amateur geologist. Not an expert outdoors men buy anymeans, but I always feel at home in the deep forest.
You do have to worry about ticks brother. They are out all year round. Best thing to do is treat all your clothes and backpack and tent with permethrin that kills them on contact.
I agree. Coming from upstate NY it's really bad with the tick population. There is a decline in winter. But you're right. The threat is always there. Permethrin is ✅️ noted.
Thanks for the link. I will be going back there soon and look for more stone mounds etc... Also do a better job of recording them. The national forest service website for Birkhead wilderness area does say there are indian artifacts in those woods. You can look at them but can not take home or disturb them. I'm brushing up on the local history so I can give a better narrative.
I failed to mention two things in the video. One, i did not observe any deer, squirrels, turkey rabbit, etc.. only birds flying overhead. I found this a little unusual. Usually, you at least see a few squirrels, some deer scat, footprints absolutely nothing in a 24-hour period. Second, I did not pick up anything on the trail cam. Only 1 picture, my face 😊. P.S. I did see boot prints and dog prints on the main trails.
Every time I go there, I always notice how void of life those woods are. Like you said, no birds, no squirrels, no deer, nothing. I wonder why?
I'm glad someone else mentioned this. I'm not going crazy. I did see and heard birds. I'm going to make it a point next time to look for footprints along the streams. Animal activity might pick back up in the spring
That’s Incredibly Awesome And Lovely Adventure! Have A Great Weekend! Cheers!🥂❤️✨
Thanks for the comment. Stay tuned! More to come.
Nice adventure! I love Uwharrie in the winter, temps are manageable and no bugs.
Ceremonial stone landscapes:
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceremonial_stone_landscape
Fantastic filming bud 👏👏
Thank you
Can't help but wonder if you're seeing quartz rock at the base of trees because beings are leaning next to tree trunks and working the quartz to create tools out of the quartz.
Interesting theory. When I'm out there next, I'll keep an eye out. I think as the tree grows, the roots push the rocks and quartz to the surface. Also, reading more history of Birkhead Mountain, people have done a lot of surface mining up there, and still today, others go around and smash the quartz up, hoping to get lucky.
@@silverwolvesutility5219 gotcha.... that makes sense as well!!
Uwharrie is a great place to camp, but be extra careful of rattle snakes during the warmer months.
Thanks for the heads up. Going to try and get a few more camps in before spring, late March and explore off trail. Do you know the time when they start coming out ?
@@silverwolvesutility5219 Not exactly sure, but you can ask the locals.
@@silverwolvesutility5219 Also watch out for Copperheads. If you're not familiar, Google images so that you can recognize them.
Thanks again. I do know Cooperheads. There's been a few in my backyard
Get a good pair of snake boots, don't go cheap on them either, for multiple reasons. They have never been needed for me, but I'm glad I have them.
Looking forward to a backpacking trip at Uwharrie. I've been to Badin Lake campground to car camp and ride the atv trails a couple times. Just went this past weekend.
@@leelowder8824 You can't beat dispersed camping. I haven't done the car camping yet in Uwharrie, but it's on my bucket list.
I love Uwharrie. I've camped and hunted there my entire life. We lease the land on both sides of the road where HWY 109 crosses the Uwharrie river, for hunting. Then I usually car camp at Morrow Mtn. state park. I've been wanting to do some backpacking and off trail camping hopefully coming up soon. I only recently learned we could do that because as a kid my dad always told me it wasn't allowed in Uwharrie! I finally looked into it for myself about a year ago and found out he had been severly mistaken! Back then we only knew about the "primative camping" area at Morrow Mtn., but it doesn't allow camp fires, which makes it pointless to me. So now I have a lot of backpacking I was deprived of to make up for, lol!
@JesseCase I believe Uwharrie is one of the only places you can camp off trail and have a fire in NC and free of charge. I am sure you have GPS. Because in many places, cell service is zero. When I'm off trail, you be surprised how easy to get turned around. I make it a habitat to also carry my GPS even when collecting firewood. I'm planning a few trips soon to look for some old relics that I found using lidar, where I'll be camping and exploring well off trail. I might do a short trip soon, but I would rather start in the fall when foliage is down. I just hope I dont ruin anyone's hunt, walking in the middle of the woods in fall and winter LOL.
@ed5042 That place is on my to-do list. Want to try some astrophotography while I'm up there.
I occasionally find an arrowhead on those mossy spots at the base of trees that are brought to the surface by the tree root growth
That is good to know. Will keep a better eye open for them. Thanks for the heads up.
Another suggestion, put your gearlist in the description box please. Many will begin asking for that information.
So the funky tree, I've been told that it was broken and bent that way many many years ago by native americans who used it for navigation purposes. That was a campfire story/bit of knowledge/story told to me.
So are you more kf the geologist or the outdoorsman? Either way I like your take on the wilderness and will keep watchinv.
I plan on picking up a good pair of gaiters for off trail exploring. Since I can remember, I've always enjoyed researching long and forgotten places plus unique natural features. I guess you can say I'm an amateur geologist. Not an expert outdoors men buy anymeans, but I always feel at home in the deep forest.
You do have to worry about ticks brother. They are out all year round. Best thing to do is treat all your clothes and backpack and tent with permethrin that kills them on contact.
I agree. Coming from upstate NY it's really bad with the tick population. There is a decline in winter. But you're right. The threat is always there. Permethrin is ✅️ noted.
Compare the stone piles and walls you observed with this: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oley_Hills_site
Thanks for the link. I will be going back there soon and look for more stone mounds etc... Also do a better job of recording them. The national forest service website for Birkhead wilderness area does say there are indian artifacts in those woods. You can look at them but can not take home or disturb them. I'm brushing up on the local history so I can give a better narrative.