One night when I was camping in the woods I went to bed without realizing I hadn’t put away a bag of food hidden under the picnic table. I woke up in the middle of the night to the sound of footsteps outside my tent and I quickly zipped open the door, only to find […]
Keep Bears Out of Campsites with this Expert Tip
You can keep bears out of campsites with the one best safety tip residents of a small Southeast Alaska town always follow.
Montana Man Killed by Grizzly: Be Alert as Attacks Happen
When Brad Treat of West Glacier, Montana, went mountain biking with a family member in late June 2016, a leisurely ride turned into a real life nightmare during a Grizzly attack.
The Best Weapon To Survive A Bear Attack Isn’t What You Think It Is
If a bear goes after you on the trail, do you know the best weapon to survive a bear attack? The answer might surprise you.
7 Ways RVers Can Avoid Animal Attacks
America’s public lands are a wondrous place where wild animals can live as they did for eons—at least until well-intentioned but ignorant human beings interfere with their habitat. Follow these seven ways RVers can avoid animal attacks and you can avoid becoming another outrageous Internet headline. From the tourists who put a baby bison in […]
Don't Let Bears Ruin Your RV Camping Trip
Summer is prime time for bears to make their debut in campgrounds around North America. Are you prepared for these mighty visitors? Obviously these RVers weren’t ready: You might think that bears only attack backpackers and tent campers, but that kind of thinking can get you into trouble. Bears love RVs too and they don’t […]