We're Going on a Bear Hunt ....

We really hoped to spot a bear or two while in Jasper.

{From the safe confines of our vehicle, of course.}

There was even rhythmic chanting from the back seat!

"We're going on a bear hunt,

We're going on a bear hunt,

We're not scared ....

The park service has warnings and notices of bears everywhere.

The trash cans are bear proof.

But despite going to all the known bear 'hot spots' ...

{The Miete Hotsprings, Maligne Canyon, and the Road to the Columbia Ice fields}

Despite my auntie having seen seven {seven!} at the National Park the week before ...

We didn't see any.

But that certainly doesn't mean the bears aren't there.

.... Check out this evidence!