Even though bear encounters are becoming more prevalent along the Appalachian Trail and wildlife-resistant food storage is required in some areas, AT thru-hikers aren’t regularly using bear canisters ...

(NEXSTAR) — A hiker is recovering after officials in Yellowstone National Park said he was attacked by a bear, prompting the closure of a popular trail in the park. Tuesday afternoon, park officials ...

Park officials said no action will be taken against the bear at this time since the encounter appeared to be a defensive response of a female bear with two cubs. A backcountry hiker was injured after ...

A 29-year-old man suffered serious injuries in Yellowstone National Park in what federal wildlife officials said could have been a grizzly bear attack. The encounter on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 16 ...