Bears and roads are not a good combination. Bears feeding along roads quickly become habituated to vehicles and people increasing their chance of being hit by vehicles. When people stop for a closer look or to take pictures, habituated bears may become bold and approach people. Habituated bears may learn it is acceptable to frequent campgrounds or picnic areas, where they may gain access to human foods. When bears obtain human food, a very dangerous situation develops that may lead to human injury and the bear's death. Please resist the temptation to stop and get close to roadside bears.
- Stay 100 yards from bears even if you are in your vehicle.
- Use designated pullouts when viewing bears and stay with your vehicle.
- Follow directions from National Park Service Staff.
- Use binoculars or spotting scopes for safe viewing.
- Approaching wildlife is prohibited by law.
- Do not leave food, garbage, or coolers in the open bed of a truck or the exterior of any vehicle.
- Never feed a bear!
BE BEAR AWARE
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When stopping to view wildlife, pullover in a designated turnout - do not stop on the roadway. Maintain a distance of at least 100 yards.
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Help keep bears wild and humans safe - Never feed or approach bears!
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Do not leave food, garbage, or coolers in the open bed of a truck or the exterior of any vehicle.
Never approach a bear.
Never feed a bear.
Stay 100 yards (1 football field) from bears at all times.