A bear sighting on a backpacking trip can be a truly memorable experience, especially when said bear is far away and moving in the opposite direction. When you’re walking, eating and sleeping in a ...

Colorado is home to a large population of black bears, with numbers estimated at 17,000-20,000 in the state. As humans venture into Colorado’s great outdoors to spend time in nature, it is important ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It might be fun watching Yogi Bear and his buddy Boo Boo scheming to swipe "pic-a-nic" baskets, but in real life, as opposed to vintage ...

The season for autumn leaves has started in Japan, and many people want to go hiking. But this year, more hikers are worried ...

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 ...

With Washington’s countless mountain and forest hiking trails comes an increased chance of running into a bear when you’re out in nature. While running into a bear is largely up to chance, there are ...

The Bare Boxer bear canister is one of the lightest approved bear canisters with a decent carrying capacity and a secure seal. The BearVault canisters are among the most popular on the market with ...