In Wednesday, Aug. 27, I decided to do an unusual hike on a trail that is infrequently traveled. I had been there before, bringing friends. It will remain nameless.
On the lower section, I occasionally noticed a yellow jacket or bald faced hornet lingering momentarily in the air nearby before moving on, nothing to be concerned about.
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