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Bear Aware in Arkansas: How to Avoid Bear Encounters While Hiking and Camping in Bear Country

Arkansas earned the nickname The Bear State long before it became known as The Natural State, and today that nickname once again fits. After black bears were nearly wiped out in Arkansas by the early twentieth century, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission restored the population by relocating bears from Minnesota and Manitoba between 1958 and 1968. That effort succeeded. Today, Arkansas is home to more than 5,000 black bears, making it one of the top black bear states in the South. For hikers, backpackers, campers, trail runners, paddlers, and outdoor travelers, that means one thing: if you spend time

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Arkansas bear safety

Bear Aware in Arkansas: How to Avoid Bear Encounters While Hiking and Camping in Bear Country

Arkansas earned the nickname The Bear State long before it became known as The Natural State, and today that nickname once again fits. After black bears were nearly wiped out in Arkansas by the early twentieth century, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission restored the population by relocating bears from Minnesota and Manitoba between 1958 and 1968. That effort succeeded. Today, Arkansas is home to more than 5,000 black bears, making it one of the top black bear states in the South. For hikers, backpackers, campers, trail runners, paddlers, and outdoor travelers, that means one thing: if you spend time

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Petit Jean State Park in Arkansas is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and rich history. Now, this beloved park is adding a new chapter to its legacy: rock climbing. For

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