[YouGoTexasGirl]

Hubby and I were hiking in Canada near Banff where only a few cars were in the lot near the trailhead. When we were about 100 yds. from the car, I looked down and saw a bush moving...then a bear’s head. I shouted, BEAR, to my husband ahead of me and he stopped, by the grace of GOD!, and looked at me and I pointed. About that time a silver tipped grizzly stopped and stood up and looked around. We were petrified, and in awe to see this creature so close! The claws and body were amazing but we wanted away as our hearts were about to burst from the fear! Luckily, it finally just went deeper into the woods and out of fear I took off and ran to the car. When we got there locals told us it had been in the parking lot and a really unusual site to see a non-tagged silver tipped grizzly!

[Ditter]

Were you armed on that hike in Banff? I have been on several bear hunts, black bear and grizzly, in Canada and I would never venture into that country unless I was armed. I have seen bears up close and personal. Bear spray would not be enough for me!

[DaveA37]

“In Yellowstone, rangers are recording more wildlife violations, more people treading on sensitive thermal areas and more camping in off-limit areas.........”

Laws and stinkin rules? We don’t need no stinkin rules, odumbo has given us an open book, free from all regulations. Screw you, If he can do it, so can we. (sarc)

[DallasGal]

Banff is on tap for next summer. I was ogled by a squirrel at Grand Teton while hiking at String Lake. Ran right up to my foot, looked up at me and took off. Not nearly as terrifying or exciting as a bear.