Mar 16th, 2013 at 8:00AM: The thought of going on safari generally conjures up mental images of driving across the African savannah dressed in khaki and wearing a pith helmet while spotting elephants and lions. But did you know that it is possible to get a true safari experience in North America, without having to endure a very long trans-Atlantic flight?
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Go On Safari In Yellowstone And Grand Teton National Park
Mar 16th, 2013 at 8:00AM: The thought of going on safari generally conjures up mental images of driving across the African savannah dressed in khaki and wearing a pith helmet while spotting elephants and lions. But did you know that it is possible to get a true safari experience in North America, without having to endure a very long trans-Atlantic flight?
Luxury travel company The Clear Creek Group is now offering the ...Alaskan Town Invaded By Record Number Of Polar Bears
Oct 4th, 2012 at 8:00AM: The 250 residents of the remote town of Kaktovik, Alaska, have grown accustomed to living on the edge of the wilderness, but even they had to be a bit surprised at all the ursine visitors that came calling last month. In mid-September, the sleepy little community found itself over run with a record number of polar bears who came looking for food while they wait for the return of the pack ice.
...Bears Cause Closure Of Great Smokey Mountains National Park Campgrounds
Jul 1st, 2012 at 8:00AM: Officials at the Great Smokey Mountains National Park announced the closure of two campgrounds this week due to increased bear activity in the area. They also posted numerous warning signs throughout the park, reminding visitors to remain aware while traveling through the wilderness. The Bear population has reportedly become increasingly bold when approaching humans, and while there have been no ...New tour combines flightseeing, kayaking and bear viewing on Alaska's Admiralty Island
Mar 22nd, 2012 at 3:00PM:
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The United States Forest Service recently awarded Above & Beyond Alaska a 10-year permit to operate guided day trips by kayak around Admiralty Island, a highly protected area where an estimated 1,800 brown bears -- the largest concentration in the world -- roam free. In fact, Admiralty Island has more brown bears than all the lower ...Bear spray accidentally discharged inside Grand Tetons visitor center
Sep 13th, 2011 at 10:00AM: Visitors to the Grand Tetons National Park visitor center got a very unpleasant surprise recently when a can of bear spray was inadvertently discharged inside the building. The incident prompted an immediate evacuation of the entire facility, as the potent pepper spray soon spread throughout the center.
Apparently, one of the park's rangers was preparing for a morning program in the visitor ...Yellowstone in pictures: 2011
Jul 11th, 2011 at 1:30PM:
Yellowstone is a wild place of fire and ice. The first son of the United States national parks system, and the first national park in the entire world, is a rich ecosystem of wild creatures and geothermal wonders. With snow capped peaks and alien-looking hot springs, Yellowstone's diversity prompts millions to visit the high altitude Serengeti yearly.
While Old Faithful performs on ...Safety tips for hiking and camping in bear country
Jul 11th, 2011 at 11:00AM: Last Wednesday's fatal bear attack on a 57-year-old man in Yellowstone National Park has made national headlines, and stirred up a lot of mixed opinions, despite the fact it's the park's first bear-related fatality since 1986. Fortunately, because the animal in question was a female grizzly defending her cubs, park rangers have decided not to take action.
Park ranger Kerry Gunther, who has ...Hiker killed by grizzly bear in Yellowstone
Jul 8th, 2011 at 8:00AM: A 57-year old man out for a hike along a popular trail in Yellowstone National Park was attacked, and killed by a grizzly bear on Wednesday. It was the first fatal bear attack within the park in 25 years.
The man, who has yet to be named, and his wife set out to hike the Wapiti Lake Trail, located inside Yellowstone's Grand Canyon. They reportedly had only walked a mile and half when they came ...Video: Spring backcountry skiing - beware the bears!
Jun 14th, 2011 at 8:00AM:
It's no secret that the western U.S. has had its fair share of snow this year. In fact, there has been so much powder that the skiing has continued well into the spring in some locations. Of course, late seasons skiing comes with its own unique perils, as the two skiers in the video below found out recently.
Shot on Mt. Tallac, a 9739-foot peak to the southwest of Lake Tahoe, in late ...
Father saves daughter from zoo bear attack
Aug 20th, 2010 at 8:30AM: Warning to little girls everywhere--giant teddy bears may very well try to eat you.
Warning to parents everywhere--watch your kids when around dangerous wild animals.
A Dutch family was visiting a private zoo in Luenebach, Germany, when their three-year-old daughter became enchanted by an Asian black bear. While her parents' backs were turned she climbed the fence, which was only a meter ...Going to Yosemite? Don't take the minivan!
Nov 9th, 2009 at 11:30AM: One of the great draws of visiting a National Park like Yosemite in California is that you can get very close to nature and see animals in their own habitat. But there is a limit to just how close you want to get to certain animals, especially black bears, which can be dangerous to both humans and cars as they look for food.
There are several ways to reduce your risk of having an unpleasant ...Wild Texas: the critters of the Lone Star State
Nov 9th, 2009 at 9:00AM: When it comes to viewing wildlife in the U.S., most people naturally gravitate to the western part of the country, where you'll find a wide variety of species in abundance. Places like Colorado, Idaho, Montana, and of course Alaska, have great reputations for offering travelers an opportunity to see a large number of animals in their natural habitat. One place that doesn't garner this kind of ...Gadlinks for Tuesday 8.18.09
Aug 18th, 2009 at 6:00PM: Hello and welcome to this Tuesday's edition of Gadlinks. How does it work? The wise and ever-watchful writers of Gadling scour the best of the day's travel news from around the Internet, summarizing it in one easy to read post. What caught our eye today? Read on below:
Frenchman Alexis de Toqueville might have been the first foreign visitor to write about his experiences in America, but he ...A Long Weekend in Denali National Park
Aug 14th, 2007 at 1:45PM:
There are a few ways to experience Denali National Park and Preserve. One is to arrive like a rajah on the second floor of a domed rail car or lofty motor coach, and stay at one of the plush corporate lodges. From there you can book a number of excursions that include flight seeing, river rafting, and guided hikes and tours. Or you can arrive independent of commercial companies, bus into the ...Ursack's Bear Resistant Food Bags
May 20th, 2007 at 9:39AM: With a sense of smell 7 times more powerful than a bloodhound, bears can sniff out your Trail Mix from miles away. Therefore, when hiking and camping in bear country, it's advisable to carry your food in "bear proof" containers. Ursack makes bear and critter resistant food bags from flexible, "bullet proof" fabric -- the same fabric used by the military. Ideal for backpackers, kayakers and other ...
