They are discussing the bear scat - that tan pile in front of Mr. Troutbend's sister.

From left to right: Daddy Troutbend, Cousin-in-law Ranger Chris, Little Tot Troutbend Sister, Aunt Wilma, Cousin-in-law Karen barely visible), Little Tot's neurotic husband Eric.

Mr. Troutbend actually talking to people. He has a daily word quota, so the reason his brother took this picture was to commemorate the occasion of him being a relative chatterbox. He's probably talking about the bear.
This is the waterfall. It's only 2/3 of a mile from our yard but the trail to it is a little rough, not for flip-flops.

This is the waterfall from the top looking at the rest of the family below:
