7-29 THURSDAY FIRST BEAR

Went to town this morning for showers and laundry. 3 loads of laundry and 2 showers = $22.00. Headed back to camp but ended up staying on the river for over 2 hours directing traffic! Mama bear and 3 cubs were on our side of the river. Mom was fishing and eating what she caught. The 3 cubs were hidden in the bushes just below the road. They were making so much racket squawking at Mom. Mom brought a fish over and one cub came out and snatched at it. She smacked him good and he backed down. Then she “gave” him the fish. Pretty amazing. When she had enough to eat she slowly walked across the road into the bushes. She stuck her head out of the bushes and when she was ready for them to cross she made a huffing noise and here came the three little bears crossing the road and running into the bushes. Then a lone bear came out and we stayed and watched him for awhile.

Back to camp for lunch then back to the river and watched eagles for over a long time. The single bear came back and we stayed for 2 more hours on the road directing traffic and people.

Dinner was chili and peanut butter sandwiches! Counted chickens and built a fire. More visiting tonight. 2 beavers swamp right in front of our camp. (no camera!)

Full campground. 64 degrees today.

WHO ARE THEY KIDDING!!!???

MAMA BEAR IS ALWAYS WATCHING AROUND HER

WATCHING SOME MORE - THE CUBS ARE OVER THAT DIRECTION

THIS IS THE LITTLE GRAY CUB THAT STICKS BY MOMS SIDE. THE OTHER TWO CUBS ARE IN THE BUSHES.

"I JUST KNOW SHE IS EATING SOMETHING GOOD!!"

MOM SAID TO WAIT!

FINALLY A PIECE OF MY OWN!!

"NO! I DON'T WANT TO SHARE!!"

MAMA BEAR IS CHECKING THE ROAD FOR A CLEARING

READY TO CROSS

THOSE PEOPLE ARE WAY TO CLOSE!!!

MOM SAID THE COAST IS CLEAR .

LAST OF 3 CUBS TO CROSS......"WAIT FOR ME!"