fat bear week

Social Distancing: Finding News Ways To Relax

Hammocks aren't that expensive, guys

  I hope you voted in the most important election this fall, that includes fat grizzly bears. The polls are closed after a week-long competition pitting 12 burly bears in a fight to see who got the fattest gorging on salmon this summer in Alaska’s Katmai National Park. And out winner is coming in for a landing right now…with more…

Social Distancing: Fat Bear Week Finals

Plus, More Gems Hidden In Popular Places

  Monday morning I shared some video from my go at a socially distanced trip to Maplewood State Park. This morning, a viewer is showing us some beautiful things down at Maplewood that I missed. Nate Larson sent in some pics. He went on Saturday afternoon. He agreed that it was busy there, but he avoided the popular spots and…

Social Distancing: Fat Bear Week

They Hibernate, We Celebrate

  The last six months have me feeling like a bear. Eating too much, and essentially hibernating as we hunker down close to home social distance. This week, our focus shifts onto the real deal. Bears are social distancing champions, but in order to hibernate, they need to stock their gut up. That brings us one of the most glorious…