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BearWise Basics: How to coexist with the growing black bear population in WNC
The do's and don'ts boil down to the "BearWise Basics." BearWise Basics are a simple tool many agencies use to help educate ...
A bear is spotted in Connecticut playing on family’s backyard slide
A Connecticut family got a chance to see a bear have some fun on their backyard playset. Sarah Loving saw two bears in her ...
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Staying safe in Wisconsin: Tips to avoid black bear encounters this spring
As spring arrives, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging residents to be "bear aware." With around 24 ...
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Penguins are incredibly resilient—and these explorers are revealing their secrets
Pablo “Popi” García Borboroglu and Bertie Gregory have been named the 2025 Rolex National Geographic Explorers of the Year. Borboroglu has been an Explorer since receiving the National ...
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For the best views of Alaska, soar above it all on a flightseeing tour
Destinations are diverse — ranging from Denali, backcountry lodges, bear and wildlife viewing areas, glacier landings, wilderness fishing spots and national parks.
Avoid crowds at the 10 least-visited U.S. national parks
Since its founding on August 25, 1916, the U.S. National Park Service has assembled 419 protected units, of which 62 hold the ...