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Staying Safe in Bear Country

Top 3 Reminders for a Safe & Enjoyable Backcountry Experience in Bear Country Hiking, mountain-biking and camping in bear habitat is an exhilarating way to...
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7 Little Known Grizzly Bear Facts

A symbol of the Canadian wilderness, the grizzly bear is fast becoming a "thing of the past" in regions where grizzly bears once reigned. Here are a seven facts about this magnificent animal.

Spirit Bear: May Your Land Always Be Yours

The Great Bear Rainforest is a massive and diverse ecological system with an area spanning the westcoast from northern Vancouver Island to southeast Alaska. Intricately linked as ocean, mountain, and forest where 1000 year-old cedars tower over fjords and granite, The Great Bear Rainforest is home to the rare white Spirit Bear.

5 Reminders About Your Dog in Bear Country

Bear-dog conflicts can be prevented. If you are a dog owner in bear country my bet is the last thing you want is a bear charging back to you following your dog! Here are a five things to keep in mind: