Where to see Black Bear in US

Vermont, US

Bristol Downtown Historic District

Architecture and Cultural Heritage

You might spot Japanese Knotweed and Red-Bellied Woodpecker.

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Historic District2 sightings50 species

Connecticut, US

Canton Center Historic District

18th Century and 19th Century

You might spot Green Frog and Mountain Laurel.

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Nature Reserve50 species

New York, US

Catskill Park

Bird Watching and Camping

You might spot American Toad and Intermediate Wood Fern.

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Chicken Ridge Historic District

Alaskan Heritage and Craftsman Homes

You might spot Bald Eagle, Common Raven, and Salmonberry.

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Vermont, US

Currier Park Historic District

Architectural History and Barre Vermont

You might spot Eastern White Pine, Staghorn Sumac, and Box Elder.

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Connecticut, US

East Plymouth Historic District

Architecture and Cultural Heritage

You might spot Downy Woodpecker and Eastern Gray Squirrel.

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Historic Site50 species

Montana, US

Great Northern Railway Buildings

Family Friendly and Glaciers

You might spot Bighorn Sheep and Mountain Goat.

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Historic Site2 sightings50 species

West Virginia, US

Hedgesville Historic District

Architectural History and Carpenter Gothic

You might spot Spotted Lanternfly and Eastern Box Turtle.

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Wyoming, US

Jackson Lake Lodge

Accessible and Family Friendly

You might spot Elk, American White Pelican, and Arrowleaf Balsamroot.

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Park5 sightings50 species

Alaska, US

Kincaid Park

Cross Country Skiing and Family Friendly

You might spot Moose, Devil's Club, and Red-Berried Elder.

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Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit place preview

Forest50 species

Nevada, US

Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

Backpacking and Camping

You might spot Canada Goose, Antelope Bitterbrush, and Steller's Jay.

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Nature Reserve1 sightings50 species

Louisiana, US

Locust Grove State Historic Site

Appointment Only and Civil War History

You might spot Mississippi River Wakerobin and Lyreleaf Sage.

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Historic Site1 sightings50 species

Washington, US

Lower Cushman Dam

Engineering Marvel. and Family Friendly

You might spot Barrow's Goldeneye and Pacific Banana Slug.

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State Park1 sightings50 species

Pennsylvania, US

Lyman Run State Park

Bird Watching and Boating

You might spot Admiral Butterfly and Forest Tent Caterpillar Moth.

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National Park1 sightings50 species

Wyoming, US

Murie Ranch Historic District

Conservation and Educational

You might spot Moose, Arrowleaf Balsamroot, and Black Bear.

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West Virginia, US

New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

Fall Foliage and Family Friendly

You might spot Great Rhododendron and Mountain Laurel.

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Nature Reserve1 sightings50 species

Rhode Island, US

Norman Bird Sanctuary

Bird Watching and Coastal Views

You might spot Great Blue Heron, Painted Turtle, and Sensitive Fern.

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Historic District2 sightings50 species

Wyoming, US

North Entrance Road Historic District

Family Friendly and Geothermal Features

You might spot Elk, Killdeer, and Black-Billed Magpie.

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Forest50 species

New Jersey, US

Norvin Green State Forest

Bird Watching and Challenging Trails

You might spot Mountain Laurel, Pink Lady's Slipper, and Fowler's Toad.

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Montana, US

Polebridge Ranger Station Historic District

Glacier National Park and Hiking

You might spot Sticky Geranium, White-Tailed Deer, and Common Toadflax.

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Connecticut, US

Riverton Historic District

American History and Artisan Crafts

You might spot Hobblebush, Pink Lady's Slipper, and Red Trillium.

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New Hampshire, US

Rockywold-Deephaven Camps

Boating and Family Vacation

You might spot Eastern Newt, Common Loon, and Hickory Tussock Moth.

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Connecticut, US

Russian Village Historic District

Architecture and Connecticut History

You might spot Spongy Moth, Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth, and Monarch.

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Historic District10 sightings50 species

Alaska, US

Saxman Totem Park

Carving Demonstrations and Cultural Heritage

You might spot Bald Eagle, Salmonberry, and Ochre Sea Star.

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Montana, US

Sherburne Ranger Station Historic District

Architectural History and Cultural Heritage

You might spot Black Bear, Brown Bear, and Moose.

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Botanical Garden1 sightings50 species

New Jersey, US

Skylands

Botanical Garden and Family Friendly

You might spot Green Frog, Spongy Moth, and American Toad.

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South Britain Historic District place preview

Connecticut, US

South Britain Historic District

Architectural Styles and Connecticut History

You might spot Spongy Moth and Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth.

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National Park30 species

Montana, US

Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area

Boating and Camping

You might spot Bighorn Sheep and Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany.

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State Park30 species

California, US

Gaviota State Park

Hiking, Camping, Beach, Wildlife Viewing, Scenic Views, Family Friendly, Coastal Access, Historical Site, Birdwatching, Surfing

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and Canyon Sunflower.

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National Park30 species

Washington, US

Ross Lake National Recreation Area

"boating" and "camping"

You might spot Cascade Oregon-Grape, Douglas Fir, and Salal.

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Alexandria Zoological Park place preview

Louisiana, US

Alexandria Zoological Park

Accessible and Animal Exhibits

You might spot African Lion, Jaguar, and American Alligator.

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Alabama, US

Birmingham Zoo

Aza Accredited and Animal Encounters

You might spot African Elephant and Reticulated Giraffe.

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Florida, US

Brevard Zoo

Aerial Adventures and Animal Feeding

You might spot Giraffes, Rhinoceroses, and Zebra.

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Texas, US

Cameron Park Zoo

Accessible and Animal Encounters

You might spot African Elephant, Reticulated Giraffe, and African Lion.

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Massachusetts, US

Lupa Zoo

Accessible. and Animals

You might spot American Bison, Domestic Bactrian Camel, and Black Bear.

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Northwest Trek Wildlife Park place preview

Washington, US

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

Pacific Northwest and Wildlife Park

You might spot Elk, American Bison, and Mountain Goat.

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Oregon, US

Oregon Zoo

Animal Encounters and Conservation

You might spot Asian Elephant, Polar Bear, and Sea Otter.

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Pennsylvania, US

ZooAmerica

Accessible and Animal Encounters

You might spot American Alligator, Black Bear, and Canada Lynx.

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Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center place preview

Alaska, US

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

Alaskan Wildlife and Animal Sanctuary

You might spot Brown Bear, Black Bear, and Moose.

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California, US

Big Bear Alpine Zoo

Alpine Animals and Conservation

You might spot Grizzly Bear, Black Bear, and Snow Leopard.

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Michigan, US

Binder Park Zoo

African Safari Experience and Family Friendly

You might spot Reticulated Giraffe, Red Panda, and Snow Leopard.

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Colorado, US

Denver Zoo

Animal Encounters and Educational

You might spot Asian Elephant, Reticulated Giraffe, and African Lion.

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Missouri, US

Dickerson Park Zoo

Animal Exhibits and Educational

You might spot Giraffes, African Lion, and Tiger.

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Virginia, US

Mill Mountain Zoo

Animal Encounters and Educational

You might spot Snow Leopard, Red Panda, and Canis Lupus Rufus.

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Navajo Nation Zoological and Botanical Park place preview

Arizona, US

Navajo Nation Zoological and Botanical Park

Arizona Zoo and Botanical Garden

You might spot Golden Eagle, Black Bear, and Cougar.

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