11 U.S. National Forests Where Black Bears Are Thriving (And What to Do if You Encounter One)
Black bears are not just surviving in America’s wild spaces—some are thriving like woodland royalty. In certain U.S. national forests, these powerful, curious creatures are making a bold comeback. And they’re not hiding in shadows. They’re climbing trees, raiding berry bushes, teaching their cubs, and roaming trails that hikers thought they had to themselves. These …