As crisp autumn air glides through the forests, transforming summer greens to vibrant shades of yellows, oranges, rusts, and reds, bears are preparing for their winter slumber. HCC’s wondrous setting, in the heart of deep forests, waterways teeming with spawning salmon, and neighborhood fruit trees heavy with ripe fruit, is a haven for bears in search of sustenance for the colder season ahead. Here are some tips to keep safe while adventuring in the natural habitat of these magnificent creatures.