Bear Facts and Safety Tips

From Recreation.gov

Bears exist in and around a majority of our public lands across the United States and are native and natural members of the wildlife community. Seeing a bear can be an exciting experience, one that will form a lasting memory of your visit. By learning more about bears and their curious nature, you can better prepare for your visit to bear country and make it a positive and safe experience for both you and the bears.

About Bears

Bears are curious and intelligent animals, capable of learning and modifying their behavior based on life experiences. Bears have an excellent sense of smell that can span miles and their eyesight is similar to a human’s. 

Three bear species live in North America – black bears, brown bears and polar bears, with polar bears living only in the Arctic. 

Learn more at recreation.gov