06/13/2023
Just a friendly reminder from the National Park Service 🐻🐻🐻
Posted • Hike in groups. Bears like to have options.
Don’t we all? Your safety is your responsibility while hiking in national parks. Planning is an important step in being prepared for any adventure. Although it’s generally safer to hike with a companion, if you prefer to go solo, take a few extra measures, like leaving a trip plan with a trusted friend or family member.
If you’re hiking in bear country alone or with a group, making noise on the trail can alert a bear, or other wildlife, to your presence before you surprise it. Talk to your partners (keep it light, Carol) and occasionally sing loudly. Yell “hello!” You can add in “it's me” if you’re feelin’ it. You can also clap your hands (if you’re happy and you know it) to let any bears know you're coming through.
Bear pepper spray can be an important thing to carry when exploring the back country. It’s used defensively to stop an aggressive, charging, or attacking bear. Bear pepper spray and human pepper spray are not the same. Also, it’s not like bug spray or used to spice up your campfire meal. Always check a park’s rules and regulations to see if bear pepper spray is recommended or allowed for the activities you have planned. In conclusion, have fun, be safe, and hike smart.
Image: Screenshot of National Park Service tweet that reads, “Hike in groups. Bears like to have options.”
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