Showerthought: People keep setting up their tents right on top of the fire ring at this one state park

I've seen it three times this month at Lake Guntersville, and it's a great way to wake up smelling like a smoked sausage. Has anyone else noticed this, or is it just a weird local trend?

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iris4412mo ago

Oh my gosh, that's brilliant! They're just pre-seasoning themselves for the bears. Next level camping, I guess.

wrenfisher2mo ago

That's some serious Darwin award energy right there. Like, they're basically turning themselves into human beef jerky for the wildlife. Can't imagine the thought process beyond "it'll be fine.

carter.jennifer1mo ago

Pre-seasoning themselves for the bears" is honestly the best description I've heard. I camped near one of those fire ring tents last summer and watched a raccoon try to drag a half-eaten bag of marshmallows right through their tent zipper at 3 AM. They woke up covered in sticky marshmallow goo and ashes, looking like a sad, burnt s'more. Darwin award material for sure.