Time, wind and water have chiseled these beautiful and seemingly never-ending mountains for ages, creating a landscape of rocky summits, wooded hollows, roaring waterfalls and bubbling streams. This lush environment is one of sheer abundance. Both the flora and fauna of Shenandoah National Park thrive in large numbers.
There are a few actionable things you can do to avoid rattlesnake encounters while hiking. Once you’re in rattlesnake territory, an encounter is basically always coincidental. To minimize your chances of seeing a rattlesnake on the trail and being bitten, there are several effective rattlesnake safety tips and precautions you should keep in mind.
In this post, I’ll talk about mountain lion safety and what to do when you see a mountain lion. It’s important to know that mountain lion attacks are very rare, but they do occasionally occur. Therefore, you need to be aware of the animals’ presence when hiking in mountain lion habitat and know what to do during a mountain lion encounter.
Although often underrated and overlooked, birds are actually the most visible animals around. In national parks, too, they’re the easiest animals to spot. This is why I recommend making bird watching in national parks a priority. It’s not only about bears, moose and whales. Birds are fascinating to watch as well.
No visit to “The Last Frontier” is complete without a wildlife watching tour of some kind. The epic, world-class wildlife watching in Alaska is what makes the state such a great and popular destination. Seeing iconic animals such as bears, moose, whales, bald eagles and sea lions in their natural habitat will be a huge highlight of your trip.
As exciting as a grizzly bear encounter or sighting in the wild may be, it can also be scary. When outdoors, always keep in mind that we share our state, provincial and national parks with other creatures. So, if you’re headed into bear territory, you should know what to do when encountering a grizzly bear while hiking.
As exciting and unforgettable as a black bear encounter or sighting in the wild may be, it is also a potentially frightening experience. It is important to remember that we share our state, provincial and national parks with other creatures, some of which can be dangerous.