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Some national parks are well-known for their bear populations. If you ever encounter a bear while hiking, avoid making this ...

A curious black bear approaches a hiker from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources during late summer 2022. Washington State Department of Natural Resources Courtesy to The Bellingham ...

Ah, summertime. The sunshine, the warm air, the thrill of camping and escaping technology, the fear of … encountering a bear? Let’s be clear: Bear encounters, especially instances when a bear is ...

SIERRA MADRE, Calif. - A runner on a Sierra Madre hiking trail had a heart-stopping encounter with a bear and her two cubs on November 8. As the brown bear approached the runner on the narrow trail, ...

Campers and hikers in the mountains of North Carolina might find an unexpected guest at a few popular tourist spots this time of year, according to park rangers. Black bears are active in parts of ...

Camping means sharing a space with wild animals that call it home. Using a bear bag can help you avoid unwanted encounters.

I do remember laying there being chewed on and trying to play dead,” Victoria Lydle said, recounting the July attack while ...