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met a cheeky chipmunk at the loch in rocky mountains

I spent nearly two hours hiking up to the Loch in the Rocky Mountains this week, thinking I’d finally get some peace and quiet away from the crowds. The air was crisp, the pine trees smelled amazing, and the views were just stunning—honestly, I was hoping for a bit of solitude to soak it all in. But as soon as I sat down to rest my legs, this bold little chipmunk scurried right up to me and practically demanded a photo shoot! I couldn’t help but laugh, but part of me wondered: are these chipmunks just naturally fearless, or have too many hikers been sharing their snacks? I love wildlife encounters, but it does make me worry if we’re making these animals too comfortable around people. Has anyone else noticed chipmunks (or squirrels) getting a bit too friendly on popular trails? I’m torn between enjoying the moment and feeling guilty about how much we’re changing their behavior. It’s a bit of a dilemma—do you ignore them, or snap a picture and hope you’re not making things worse? #RockyMountains #HikingAdventures #WildlifeEncounters #Travel