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Bears – Know what to do if you see one * Mark Danenhauer wrote this article. He also writes a blog, Jake's Nature Blog http://jakesnatureblog.com, that contains nature facts about the Rocky Mountains and being outdoors. If you are out hiking in the mountains then you are a lucky person because mountains are amazing places to be. But, what should you do if you happen to come across a bear? You may see a bear at a safe distance or you may come around a curve in the trail, surprise a bear and see one up close. What you do in either circumstance could save your life. For the first scenario - if you see a bear in the wild, here are some tips to follow. These tips are the same for both black bears and grizzly bears. Keep your distance. Give it lots of space so it doesn't feel threatened and can leave. Stay together and remain calm. Stay calm and keep together in a group as you will look larger. If you have children with you get them right next to your side or e...

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 -- Quote of the Day -- “You have to trust yourself,  Be what you are and do what you ought to do  The way you should do it.  You have got to discover you,  What you do,  And trust it”. ~ Barbara Streisand -- Tips for August Outdoor Safety -- Bears, especially Black Bears, are now getting ready for winter, putting on lots of fat for the long weeks of hibernation ahead of them. So make a lot of noise when you are on the trails, especially those near water-ways - where there are bound to be berry patches, and other things that bears are looking for right now.  Clapping your hands every 8 min or so is a good idea, always having a person with you, and talking regularly are things that will let the bears know you are around. Keep in mind that rushing water, heavy winds and canyon like conditions can greatly influence how far sound will travel.... and you definitely want the bear to hear you coming.  Carry a sport whistle with you...