If bear not friend, then why friend shaped??? Seeing a bear in the wild is a special treat. While it’s exciting, it’s important to remember that bears in parks, no matter how cute or floofy their ears look, are wild. BTW, What do you call a bear without an ear? A “B.”

When you arrive in a park that has bears, always remember to check with the nearest visitor center or backcountry office for the latest bear safety information.

Most bears will avoid humans if they hear them coming. You loud. (Which can be a good thing.) Pay attention to your surroundings and make an effort to be noticeable if you’re in an area known for bear activity (Really? That hat?).

Learn more about bears found in national parks at: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/bears/index.htm…

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Bears (U.S. National Park Service)