Cedar Cr., Alway Tr. and bears, oh my!

[Don Nelsen]

Thanks for the work on Cedar Creek, Don! Memorable bear encounters, too!

Your mystery parasite is the little gnome plant, found here and there but about as frequently seen as a bear.

Edit: Just saw Adam’s ID in that thread and concur.

P.S. Why is it called the Alway Trail?

What I've heard about the trail is that is is named for George Alway, 1906-1993 who lived in Stevenson. There is a sign at Cold Springs Camp:

At least a dozen more signs adorn the route:

[bobcat]

Oh right. I'd forgotten about that sign at the camp.

[Waffle Stomper]

This was in the middle of the trail. The largest is about the size of a quarter. Indian pipe?

Looks like one for "Let's See Some ID". Our resident experts should clear it up for us in no time.

Interesting there is another thread about this very same plant.