National parks are reopening after the COVID-19 curve has flattened. For many, this is an opportunity to take the family and leave the house. Wandering in nature might be one of the best methods for actively going out while under the current stay-at-home order.

Unfortunately, people aren’t the only ones who are getting back to nature. While many have recently found their way to the parks, various wildlife has awoken to empty lots and limited human interaction.

For bears, spring has sprung and they have had a pretty good time having the place to themselves. With an large increase in traffic, the results have the potential to be dangerous.

The animal kingdom has shot back in recent months. When you are an apex predator, there isn’t much to worry about. You wake up, hunt, maybe go to the bathroom, then go back to chilling next to a pretty lake. For national parks, this has been the main focus next to the safety of the virus.

National Parks Give Warning

Safety precautions have been admitted to parks across the country. Since the spring thaw, many animals have taken over what would have been visitor areas. Bears have been spotted at local information centers more frequently as there is nothing to fear from an empty building. Visitors with food can also be subject to unwanted guests.

It is advised that campers should secure their belongings such as food in airlock bags. This will help prevent the smell of food to nearby, potentially dangerous animals.

Overall, animals own the forests. We simply show up to check it out. When we do, we enter their home and we must be respectful. With the number of wildlife now accustomed to running the park, many will have to take extra steps to remain cautious.