Bear is my most prominent animal spirit guide and this is my most favorite spirit tree - he IS bear spirit! I've photographed this gorgeous oak tree in all seasons and close up to far away. Here are some of my favorite views of him. He lived at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, St Charles, IL.

His story - from when we met to when he crossed over to spirit - can be read HERE

This Burr Oak bear stands guard along a footpath that looks out over a river valley. St. Charles, IL

Guardian of the Valley