a swinging bridge across the back fork of elk river provided access to the tree and the park. later that year, he retired from active competition. he returned once in season five to help the team to find a bomber. while there, he also carried out artistic studies "from nature". however it was eventually left off the final release. they were found not guilty on all charges. he planned to walk and hitch hike as much as possible. ellis family cottage 
the ellis family lived in the area in the 1940s, running an orchard and garden, in spite of the poor-quality soil. 