Up Close and Personal with....a BEAR!!!

Last weekend I was under the weather so Ryan and his parents took Carson hiking at the Wawayanda State Park. They said it was their favorite park so far because it was so beautiful and had so much to do. As they were hiking along one of the paths they came upon a bear...yes, a bear. It's common knowledge in New Jersey that there are bears around, but most people I've asked have never seen one. Ryan and Carson were one of the lucky few I suppose. Once they spotted it, Ryan's parents swooped Carson up in their arms and quickly walked the other way. Ryan, on the other hand, had to stay behind to get a picture (or two) first!





The bear...not the best picture but you get the point. How would you like to run into one of these while hiking?!?! =)