California is home to around 35,000 black bears, so it shouldn’t be a surprise if you encounter one while camping in the Golden State. Black bears are found throughout California — the wilderness, ...

No one wants to see a bear outside of their tent. By keeping your food sealed and following these steps, you can decrease ...

As the summer camping season opens this month, White River National Forest officials are emphasizing the importance of following food storage rules to ensure safety and minimize conflicts with ...

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Headed to the Lake Tahoe Basin for a summer camping trip? Black bear biologists who work in the Tahoe Basin every day have some advice and thoughts to share to help keep ...

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding people how to remain Bear Wise as bears search for food to prepare for winter. CPW officers Tyler Floersheim and Drew Vrbenec ...

A black bear went to extreme lengths while trying to get human food in Yellowstone National Park, officials said. It started in June when the bear crushed an unoccupied tent at the Blacktail Deer ...

A grizzly bear eating a jacket from a campers tent - MPH Photos/Shutterstock The last thing you want after a long day hiking the trails is to find a massive bear rooting through your things. To avoid ...

ASHEVILLE — A backcountry camping area near Mount Mitchell, on land owned by the U.S. Forest Service, has reopened to campers after two bear-proof steel food storage boxes were installed by N.C. High ...

A bear crushed a tent while searching for food at a backcountry campsite in Yellowstone National Park, officials said. NPS/Neal Herbert Yellowstone National Park A black bear went to extreme lengths ...

Camping means sharing a space with wild animals that call it home. Using a bear bag can help you avoid unwanted encounters. Here's how to choose the right one.