Enter Mardy and Sky, a mother-daughter team of Karelian bear dogs. Late last month, the two big, fluffy, black-and-white dogs ...

From Yosemite to Tahoe to the backcountry, even seasoned campers can be startled by their first bear encounter. From how to stand your ground to the mistakes campers make, here's what to know.

Colorado is home to a large population of black bears–estimated at 17,000-20,000 animals–and the majority of them live in ...

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore offers sand and recreation in nature along 25 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline. Here's what to know.

We were camped in the Northwest Territories conducting research when our camp dog started barking. Then the polar bear charged me.

This sky island status makes Big Bear a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, with stunning scenery, 300-plus days of annual sunshine, and summer highs in the low eighties.

Big Bear Lake is nominated for 'Best Lake' and 'Best Lake for Watersports' for the second year in a row. Vote through June 2.

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore offers sand and recreation in nature along 25 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline. Here's what to know.

The body of a 22-year-old UC Santa Barbara student who went missing from Big Bear Lake over the weekend was found in water near a marina on Monday, May 19. The search for Tanner Prentiss, who went ...

Sunny and Gizmo, Big Bear's beloved eaglets, will soon hit a big milestone: taking their first flights.

Authorities say Tanner Prentiss was in Big Bear Lake with a group of friends, but didn't return to his cabin on Saturday.