Final Update-December
If I was to describe The Bunker’s December state in one word, it would be lifeless.
All remnants of life, holding on throughout the shortening days of November, have since laid dormant as snow has begun to fall. Every plant has shed its leaves leaving an even more barren look than my last visit. There are no signs of animals either. There are no tracks, aside from my own, and no scat or marking that would signal another animal’s presence. Also, there’s an almost eerie silence. It’s as if the Bunker has gone to sleep.
My favorite part about visiting this area monthly was witnessing its slow progression through the seasons. At first, the place was warm and inviting. Birds chirped, insects buzzed, and every which way I looked there were thriving trees with glowing leaves, reflecting the sunlight. Then, in late October, there were noticeable signs of a deceleration of growth. Trees began to drop their leaves and signs of animals were more infrequent. Now, the area is desolate and barren, reflecting back upon its days of an active military training bunker.