There is something mysterious and whimsical about the forest. The dense trees cluster to hide a whole separate world of odd and interesting discoveries you won't find anywhere else. Bored Panda has rounded up photos of the stranges, coolest and curious finds people have documented from their walks in the forest.

From forgotten objects transformed into moss-covered relics to visual wonders created by mother nature herself to logs and trees accessorized by dedicated visitors (or fairies). Scroll down to check out these delightful photographs that might inspire you to go wandering off the beaten path and explore the woods. And don't forget to upvote your favs!

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I Found This In My Local Woods

Tree in the woods wrapped with dozens of old dog collars and a metal dog sculpture attached by a lake.

This is a memorial for loyal companions that crossed the Rainbow Bridge. So many good boys and girls. So much unconditional love.

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One of the reasons your lungs feel refreshed when walking through a pine forest is because of an anti-inflammatory compound called a-Pinene, found in conifers. It is used as a bronchodilator in the treatment of asthma and abundantly present in marijuana.

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    #2

    I Was Out For A Walk In The Woods Today And Almost Stepped On This Beauty

    Fawn curled up sleeping in tall grass in the woods, a strange and rare sight found in nature.

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    #3

    Found This In The Woods Today

    Tunnel made of woven branches in the woods, a weird natural structure people found and shared.

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    There is a 2400 year old giant “honey mushroom” in Oregon, covering 2200 acres, slowly killing off the trees in the forest. It is the largest living organism on the planet.
    #4

    Found This In The Woods While Trail Riding

    Tiny whimsical red door with a sign reading Pooh attached to the base of a large tree found in the woods.

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    #5

    Abandoned Russian House Found In The Woods

    Old abandoned house in foggy woods surrounded by twisted trees, a strange and eerie discovery in the forest.

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    In the Battle of Hurtgen Forest during WW2, the forest was so dense and dark and hard to navigate that the German and Allied medics shared an aid station in the only building either could easily find.
    #6

    Me And My Girlfriend Were Walking In The Woods The Other Week And Saw A Rainbow Pool For The First Time

    Swamp in the woods with colorful iridescent water, surrounded by trees with autumn leaves and various plants.

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    #7

    Buddy Of Mine Came Across This Dinosaur In The Woods The Other Day

    Large mossy rock shaped like a creature’s head with rocks arranged like teeth found in the woods as a weird discovery.

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    The Redwood Forest in northern California is famous for its towering redwood trees which can grow more than 350 feet tall. This is the height on an average skyscraper. Some redwood trees are so big that miniature forests grow on their upper branches.
    #8

    Standing In A Huge Pond That Sinks Every Dry Season

    Dense woods with many trees and fallen leaves, a strange dark line encircles the tree trunks in this weird forest discovery.

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    #9

    This Tree I Found Hiking Looks Like A Forest Monster Watching Over You

    Unusual tree formation in the woods resembling a creature hugging a tree among dense green foliage and sunlight.

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    A man called Jadav Payeng single-handedly planted a forest bigger than Central Park to save Majuli Island in Northern India from erosion. The forest is now home to large amounts of stray wildlife.

    #10

    I Went For A Walk In The Forest And Came Upon This Ponderosa Pine Tree That Had Been Struck By Lightning

    Tree on fire with bright sparks flying down, captured as a weird discovery in the woods at dusk.

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    #11

    Found Old Dog Tags In A Metal Pile In Our Woods. Reunited Them With His Wife, Who Lost Her Husband Of 60 Years In 2010

    Dirty hand holding old, broken dog tags found in the woods, showcasing one of the weird discoveries people shared.

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    #12

    Stairs To Nowhere In New Hampshire

    Stone archway and staircase ruins found in the woods, surrounded by trees and foliage, showcasing a weird discovery in nature.

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    #13

    Found This Sword In Epping Forest, England

    Rusty ornate sword stuck in moss-covered ground leaning against a tree, a weird find in the woods shared by a hiker.

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    #14

    This Stick I Found Looks Like A Burning Torch, Flame Included!

    Hand holding a twisted piece of wood found in the woods near a body of water, showcasing weird natural shapes.

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    #15

    Found This Mushroom While Hiking In The Woods, There’s Gotta Be A Rabbit Hole Nearby

    Bright orange mushrooms growing on mossy forest floor, a weird find in the woods among green foliage and fallen leaves.

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    #16

    This Moss Covered Boot Found In The Woods

    Moss-covered shoe partially hidden among dry leaves in the woods, showing a weird natural overgrowth.

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    #17

    I Found A Memorial For A Fallen Tree While Hiking

    Pile of rocks with feathers and a decorated photo frame found in the woods, a weird unexpected discovery in nature.

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    #18

    I Was Driving Through The Back Roads Of Pennsylvania On The Way To A Camping Spot And Found A Mountain Of Ceramic Dishes And Tea Cups In The Middle Of The Woods

    Man wearing hat and sunglasses standing shocked in front of a huge pile of discarded plates found weird in the woods.

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    #19

    Abandoned Train Tunnel We Found In The Woods

    Person stands near icy cave entrance in woods above rocky tunnel interior in a weird discovery deep in the forest.

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    #20

    Moved To Wisconsin. Found This In The Woods

    Geometric wooden structure resembling a tilted cube with intricate patterns found weird in the woods among dense trees.

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    #21

    Found This Purple Lil Guy Hiking In PA

    Purple mushroom growing among leaves and twigs in the woods, an unusual weird find in the forest floor.

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    #22

    What My Parents Found On Their Hike

    Old tree stump in the woods with holes and sticks resembling a face, a weird discovery in the forest setting.

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    #23

    This Log Accessorized With Pennies I Found While Hiking

    Tree trunk in the woods with hundreds of coins hammered into the wood, a weird find shared by people in the woods.

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    #24

    Found This Bottle With Moss While Walking In The Woods

    Broken glass bottle in the woods with moss growing inside among fallen leaves and twigs, a weird find in nature.

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    #25

    So I Was Walking In A Forrest Near My City And Found This

    Tree in the woods with a face-like hollow trunk, a weird natural formation found while exploring the forest.

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    #26

    Sign I Found In The Woods That Depicts A Man Jumping Over Some Scary Looking Hands

    Weird warning sign in the woods showing a person jumping over hands and a dog-like figure on a tree near a path.

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    #27

    I Was Out Fossil Hunting In A Wash After A Thunderstorm. I Figured It Had To Uncover A Bit Of Stuff Down In The Streambed. I Found This

    Green mask partially buried in dirt and surrounded by water and wood, a weird find in the woods.

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    #28

    Found This Fireplace In The Woods While Adventuring

    Woman explores a weird stone fireplace ruin in the woods with a curious cat nearby among dense green foliage.

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    #29

    Came Across An Overgrown Cemetery In The Woods

    Weathered broken gravestone in woods, surrounded by leaves and branches, a weird discovery in nature's quiet setting

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    #30

    My Brother Found This (Missile?) In The Woods In Tennessee

    Old abandoned missile hidden in the woods surrounded by leafless trees and dry grass, a weird discovery in the forest.

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    #31

    Found This Phone Booth In The Middle Of The Woods

    Old red telephone booth standing abandoned among trees and foliage in the woods, a weird discovery shared by people.

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    #32

    Found 43 Bucks In A Pair Of Jeans In The Woods

    Worn jeans and belt covered in dirt with old torn dollar bills found in the woods among dry leaves and grass.

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    #33

    Hiking Through The Woods On A Hot Day, Came Across This Oasis

    Vending machine found in the woods surrounded by trees and rocks, a weird discovery shared by people in nature.

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    #34

    Found This Bicycle In The Woods. Someone Had Big Plans?

    Rusty old bicycle with a globe attached to the seat found in the woods surrounded by greenery and pine trees.

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    #35

    Found An Old Helicopter In The Woods

    Abandoned aircraft wreckage found in the woods, showcasing a weird and unusual discovery among trees and foliage.

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    #36

    I Found An Old Crematorium In The Woods Of An Uninhabited Island

    Old brick oven with metal doors found weird in the woods surrounded by trees and moss hanging from branches.

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    #37

    My Dog Found A Large Pile Of Carrots In The Woods

    Large pile of carrots found in the woods with a dog walking nearby, showcasing weird finds in nature.

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    #38

    Friend Found This While Hiking The Connecticut Wilderness

    Red SUV stuck on rocks above a stream in the woods, a weird find that people had to share from the woods.




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