second YNP short story/anecdote - bears

mama bear and two cubs

Continuing our drive across the northern portion of YNP from Gardiner, MT to Cooke City, MT, we came across a major "bear jam". So early in our trip, I certainly did not expect much - a coyote, pronghorn, bison, or mule deer. All exciting species to see, but, no bear. However, I was surprised to see the park ranger's corralling the masses into safe viewing areas. This means it can be only one of two things: bears or wolves. Indeed, we were greeted by a mama black bear and two of her cubs. My first bears since coming out to Montana (no need for any bear defense techniques).

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