Tips for camping in bear territory in Northeast Minnesota
Apr 24, 2023 09:04AM ● By Content Editor
Photo: Black bear in Superior National Forest. (Photo by Benjamin Olson, Quetico Superior Wilderness News)
By Holly Scherer - Quetico Superior Wilderness News - April 24, 2023
“Don’t you worry about critters?”, the woman I’d just met asked me. “You mean, like wolves and bears?”, I asked. I’m often meeting people at trailheads and campgrounds when I’m out on my own, and a woman traveling, camping, and hiking solo is still impressive to many. And when we get talking and I share stories about my longer and more remote adventures, people are in awe. The first thing they ask about is my safety. Unfortunately, as a woman, there is much more I need to be aware of and prepared for. "
To read the full story, visit the Quetico Superior Wilderness News site here.
Related: A sure sign of spring in Cook and Lake County: black bears coming out of hibernation
By Holly Scherer - Quetico Superior Wilderness News - April 24, 2023
“Don’t you worry about critters?”, the woman I’d just met asked me. “You mean, like wolves and bears?”, I asked. I’m often meeting people at trailheads and campgrounds when I’m out on my own, and a woman traveling, camping, and hiking solo is still impressive to many. And when we get talking and I share stories about my longer and more remote adventures, people are in awe. The first thing they ask about is my safety. Unfortunately, as a woman, there is much more I need to be aware of and prepared for. "
To read the full story, visit the Quetico Superior Wilderness News site here.
Related: A sure sign of spring in Cook and Lake County: black bears coming out of hibernation
