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Home » bear safety

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A baby bear is fed by a ranger in Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park.
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The wild history about feeding bears in America’s National Parks

Avatar photo by Will De Man March 28, 2025April 1, 2025

It’s okay to admit it: you wish you could pet a bear.  Sure, we’ve all heard the stories about mauling hikers and stealing food from campsites. But, surely, that’s not all the bears right? Most of the bears are kind spirits of nature, happy to receive some pats from a friendly camper in exchange for […]

A black bear near the Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel on the east side of the park in 2005.
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Black bear sightings in Zion prompt increased safety measures

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson November 18, 2024November 18, 2024

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