"Butt" Tree

The Bear Lake hiking trail has been a favorite of our family's for almost 6 years. We always end up there once a summer, either on a camping trip or just a day hike. On one of the first hikes there, we were heading up a hill, when someone noticed the tree up ahead had a stump that sort of looked like a butt. Henceforth it became know as Butt Tree. I have pictures of the kids in front of it every summer since.

Sadly, on this trip, we discovered that Butt Tree has been infected with pine bark beetle. I doubt it will be there next summer on the family hike. It is so sad to me to see such a special memorable place not be there anymore. So, here is the last picture of the kids in front of Butt Tree. Kind of has a "Giving Tree" feel to it. I wish I could ask the Forest Service for the stump when they cut it down or it falls down.