HomeTagsBears

Tag: Bears

Bear attacks hikers near Yellowstone’s Old Faithful

A bear attack that injured two hikers in Yellowstone National Park this week didn’t happen deep in the backcountry. It happened near one of...

Grizzly bears are waking up and hungry. Watch out

Biologists at Yellowstone National Park have spotted their first grizzly bear of the season. It was in the backcountry, but the bear and others...

Bear suspected in rare fatal attack at Arkansas campground

RVers know fall brings more than crisp air and colorful leaves—it also brings wildlife on the move. This week, Arkansas officials are investigating the...

An RV that looks like a bear trap—craziest camper ever?

By Cheri Sicard Camping often means finding a way to carve out a little peace, even in busy parks. Our favorite oddball RV builder, Steve...

Grand Teton tourist dives through car window and narrowly avoids grizzly

A tourist recently visiting Grand Teton National Park narrowly escaped a charging grizzly bear. A split-second decision no doubt saved his life! Here’s what happened,...

How fast can a bear run? Very fast!

By Cheri Sicard The video below from RVingWithJoe is only 30 seconds long, but it bears watching (pun definitely intended). Why? Because it answers the...

How do you test a bear-proof container? Let a real bear try to break in!

Sanitation officials in Anchorage, Alaska, put their bear-resistant trash bins to the test with the help of some product testing experts: the Alaska Zoo's...

Bear chases hikers; bear spray no help

We’ve frequently urged folks in bear country to be bear-prepared. That includes carrying bear spray where permitted. Now we get to publish a big...

Vermont bear gets into attic. Could it get into your RV?

In a recent incident that sounds like something straight out of a wildlife documentary, Vermont game warden Jeremy Schmid was called to an unusual...

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service urges vigilance as grizzly bears emerge from hibernation

As grizzly bears begin to emerge from their dens this spring in search of food, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is asking residents...

Bear safety: How to use bear spray scenarios and demos you MUST SEE!

By Cheri Sicard The video below on how to use bear spray is a must-see for ANYONE recreating in bear country, including campers, RVers, hikers,...

Wyoming seeing plenty of grizzlies and cubs. Get your cameras, but stay back!

Grizzly bears with cubs have begun emerging from their dens in Teton County, Wyoming. As bears become active this spring, Bear Wise Wyoming reminds...