YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK — On Wednesday, March 12, Yellowstone National Park (YNP) confirmed that staff observed grizzly bear tracks in the northern part of the park on March 9.
According to the Park, most bears come out of hibernation in the spring, and it’s important to start being Bear Aware. YNP reminds visitors to carry bear spray and know how to use it, stay alert and make noise to avoid surprises.
Moving into the summer months, visitors should hike in groups and stay on designated trails; if a bear is encountered, remain calm and back away slowly. Bears need at least 100 yards of space at all times.
“All of Yellowstone National Park is bear country: from the deepest backcountry to the boardwalks around Old Faithful,” YNP writes on its Facebook.
Last week, EcoTour Adventures posted a video to its Facebook of a black bear emerging from hibernation in YNP’s northern range, with cubs! Watch the reel here.
