Yellowstone National Park (Wyoming, Montana, Idaho): Yellowstone is home to both grizzly bears and black bears. It's one of the best places in the United States to see these majestic animals in their natural habitat
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (North Carolina, Tennessee): This park is famous for its dense black bear population. Visitors often have opportunities to see bears foraging in the forests or along the park's scenic drives
Katmai National Park and Preserve (Alaska): Katmai is renowned for its large population of brown bears, particularly around Brooks Falls, where visitors can observe bears catching salmon during the summer months
Denali National Park and Preserve (Alaska): While Denali is best known for its towering peak, it's also home to grizzly bears, black bears, and other wildlife that roam its vast wilderness
Glacier National Park (Montana): Glacier National Park is home to both grizzly bears and black bears. Visitors should take precautions while hiking and camping in bear country
Yosemite National Park (California): Yosemite is home to a population of black bears known for their resourcefulness in obtaining food from visitors' cars and campsites. Park visitors are required to use bear-proof food storage containers
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (California): These parks are not only famous for their giant sequoia trees but also for their black bear population. Visitors often encounter bears while hiking and camping in the parks' wilderness areas
Grand Teton National Park (Wyoming): Grand Teton is home to both grizzly bears and black bears. The park's rugged terrain provides ample habitat for these iconic animals
Rocky Mountain National Park (Colorado): Rocky Mountain National Park is home to a population of black bears that roam the park's forests and meadows. Visitors should be bear-aware and take precautions to avoid encounters while hiking