There are a few common rules about bear safety everyone should know. One key rule? Never run away from a bear. In addition to putting on bursts of speed up to 40 mph, some bears can sustain speeds of ...

Hike in groups and stay on designated trails. If you encounter a bear, never run – remain calm and back away slowly.” According to Yellowstone, about 200 grizzly bears reside "wholly in the ...

Still, encounters do happen, and how a hiker reacts can determine whether the bear will attack or walk away peacefully. One ...