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A Beautiful Hike...Until I Saw This!

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Art Prints/Stickers Available Here: https://eucalyptdesigns.com.au/ I set out on a beautiful hike around Karri Lake Trail in Quinninup, Western Australia — surrounded by towering karri forest, wildlife and stunning lake views. But what started as one of the most peaceful walks I’ve done took an unexpected turn when I came across what appears to be illegal land clearing. In this video, I share the full hike, the beauty of WA’s south west, and the concerning discovery that left me questioning what’s really happening in this forest. If you love hiking in Australia, van life travel, and exploring hidden gems in Western Australia — this one’s for you. PLACES Karri Lake Trail - https://www.thelifeofpy.com/karri-lake-trail CHAPTERS/TIME STAMPS 0:00 Sunrise 1:49 Introduction 4:02 Starting The Hike 8:05 Chats With Christie 15:18 Illegal Clearing 22:13 Summary EQUIPMENT USED STARLINK If you would like to purchase Starlink, you can use the below link to receive a free month for you and me.... https://www.starlink.com/residential?... *The below are affliate links to products I use, if you click through and purchase one of these items I will make a percentage from the sale. This helps to support the channel in continuing to make content :) CONTENT CREATION GoPro - https://amzn.to/3TCu8mQ Insta360 Selfie Stick - https://amzn.to/3zvgpr4 DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Camera - https://amzn.to/4mxe95K DJI Microphone Set - https://amzn.to/4mBDXyd DJI Mini 3 Drone - https://amzn.to/3BaLqB3 Drone Carry Bag - https://amzn.to/3U13FQb VAN LIFE Popup Camping Kettle - https://amzn.to/3ZtyMqY Goerge Foreman Grill - https://amzn.to/3ZszK6S Living In A Bubble Flyscreens - https://amzn.to/3ZzBYRL Tooenjoy Door Foot Step - https://amzn.to/3Zygzs7 Adhesive Sticky Mounting Pads - https://amzn.to/3XCWbn8 iTech World JS60 jump starter - https://itechworld.com.au/?sca_ref=85.... Use this discount code to get 5% off!! EUCALYPTDESIGNS Nova Rechargable Wall Lights - https://novalights.com.au/?ref=CHRISTIE InstantPot - https://amzn.to/4l7bnDO KickAss Grill - https://kickassproducts.com.au/?ref=jnkllkzs MUSIC All music sourced from Artlist - https://artlist.io/ Alex Hager - Strangers Letra - Circle of Life - Loop #KarriForest #WesternAustralia #HikingAustralia #VanLifeAustralia #NatureConservation

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I headed a few hours south of Perth to tick another spot off my notes-app “places to go” list: the Karri Lake Trail in Quinninup. It’s about 4km and I expected a cruisy hour-and-a-half loop, but (as usual) I got way too excited, scoffed breakfast, and started walking with my tea in hand. The morning was magic—sunlight spilling through towering karri forest, still water, birds everywhere (including black cockatoos), and honestly one of the most beautiful walks I’ve done. I was also being mindful with the drone because there was so much wildlife around the lake. Partway through, the mood shifted. I came across a sign and a huge pile of felled trees that appeared to be illegal clearing of native forest—potentially for someone’s view. It genuinely upset me, because cutting down hundreds-of-years-old trees for a view “gets my goat,” especially when those trees are habitat. After the hike, I rang the Shire of Manjimup and the woman I spoke to immediately knew what I was talking about, but couldn’t confirm details—likely because legal action is underway. The hike is still stunning and I highly recommend it, but it’s also a reminder of the contrast out here: breathtaking nature, and the constant need to protect it.

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