Anza Borrego State Park, California: 33°6'5"N | 116°18'5"W

But this comparison to the Yeti may not be entirely accurate. In fact, Menk are not just one type of monster; rather, they are powerful ancestral forest spirits that have been part of Siberian folklore for centuries. They are said to come from a parallel forest world, coexisting alongside humans but possessing unearthly abilities. These tales originated during a time when paganism and shamanism were still prevalent in Siberia, with beliefs in spirits and the undead running deep among its inhabitants. 

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The trail we were on, if you could even call it that, was more like a narrow, winding barely there footpath lined with desert brush and scattered boulders. Jessie, having taken the trail map from me back in the lot, pointed to the first six items listed as we walked along. Valerie and I stuck close together, our footsteps crunching in unison on the dirt below, rather than paying attention to the checklist in Jessie's hand. My heart was racing, I was certain we were being stalked by a venomous rattlesnake, coiled and ready to strike. But even more unnerving was the feeling of unseen eyes following our every move.