Almas
If you are ever in Mongolia, DO NOT yell the word "Almas". You may start a stampede. Almas is the interpreted word for Bigfoot in Central Asia. Everybody knows this mythical creature that supposedly inhabits the deep and dark forests.
The Almas can be found (if you look long and hard enough) in the countries of Mongolia, Russia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Armenia and Pakistan. All are portions of the Caucasus and Pamir Mountains of central Asia or the Altai Mountains of western Mongolia.
About CREW:
The CREW Land and Water Trust is a private, non-profit conservation organization dedicated to the preservation and stewardship of the water resources and natural communities in and around the Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed (CREW). This 60,000-acre watershed in partnership with the South Florida Water Management District (which owns and manages the land) and the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (which monitors wildlife, hunting, and provides law enforcement on CREW). CREW is the largest intact watershed in southwest Florida, straddling Lee and Collier Counties. CREW’s majestic 5,000-acre sawgrass marsh is the headwaters for the entire watershed – which includes the National Audubon Society’s famous Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary – located south of the marsh.
Thanks to Jessi Drummond and the staff at CREW for allowing us to use the CREW trails for geocaching.