08/30/2026
During our recent trip to Yosemite, we found a black bear less than a few hundred yards from our campsite. Needless to say, that got our attention REALLY quick. 😂
Here are a few facts I found interesting:
•Yosemite is home to American black bears — there are no grizzly bears in the park today.
• Despite their name, most Yosemite black bears aren’t actually black. They can be brown, cinnamon, or even blond, with around 90% being brown-colored.
• Yosemite covers about 1,187 square miles, which works out to roughly one bear every 2.4–4 square miles if they were evenly distributed — although they definitely aren't.
• The largest black bear ever captured in Yosemite weighed around 690 pounds. 😳
• In 2024, Yosemite recorded 34 human-bear incidents and 21 bears were hit by vehicles.
So yeah…when you're camping in Yosemite, there's a pretty good chance a bear is somewhere nearby, even if you never see it. 😂🐻Definitely one of the more unforgettable parts of this trip!
