Bears and adorable cubs in Riding Mountain National Park, Manitoba, Canada!

Took a tour through the park today, June 4th, 2024, to have a look for some of the black bears in the area. With dandelions painting all the ditches, there was bear sign everywhere. It didn't take long before we found a gorgeous brown colored black bear feeding away. We stayed only a minute before heading off and not to draw too much attention for it. We traveled one of off routes and it too was littered with the yellow flowers. Soon we saw flagging in the vegetation, as well as bear scat....it was only a matter of time. Rounding a curve and sure enough, a beautiful dark colored female........with two cubs of the year with her. We had to pass her at a very close range and were able to watch the family from up the road for a few minutes before leaving. We returned an hour later and she and the cubs were a little further down, we stayed another couple minutes at best and let them feed in peace. A great way to waste the afternoon up at Riding Mountain.