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@Resdraon I first heard about the staircases in this story: I'm a Search and Rescue Officer for the US Forest Service, I have some stories to tell. Although, I do think I recall seeing a few photos circulating online prior to -- whether they're real or not, I can't say.

I'm not sure if this story is the same one as you mentioned or if it simply includes elements of it but I did like how it depicted the stairs: they were one of many other mysterious factors occurring in the woods.