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The State Parks Where You Might Meet A Black Bear - World Atlas
There's a particular thrill in hiking through the woods when you know you're not entirely alone. A snapped branch, fresh tracks in the mud, or signs of recent wildlife activity can make an ordinary walk much more interesting. Black bears live in forests, swamps, and mountains across much of the country, including many state parks. At Fakahatchee Strand Preserve in Florida, they are commonly seen, and Pennsylvania's Promised Land and Worlds End state parks also report regular sightings. In fact, all of these eight state parks have documented black bear activity, along with plenty of reasons to keep exploring even if you never see one. Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park reveals a very different side of Florida. Instead of beaches, visitors find a vast landscape of swamps, cypress strands, and prairies in southwest Florida. It is also home to wildlife some visitors may not expect to encounter in the Sunshine State, including black bears. Florida State Parks lists black bears among the animals commonly seen at Fakahatchee. The park has even documented a memorable encounter involving a wildlife photographer whose trail camera captured a mother bear and her cub. When the bears returned several days...
