Increasingly frequent encounters with sometimes aggressive bears have led to the closure of a camping area near Seattle for the rest of the summer, according to the U.S. Forest Service. The U.S.

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NORTH BEND, Wash. — The U.S. Forest Service closed a campground along the Snoqualmie River, citing increased bear activity due to humans leaving food unattended. Bears have become habituated to food ...

The concept plan of the dark sky trail and amenities project at Middle Fork River Forest Preserve near Penfield. This rendering shows stargazing benches that will be part of the dark-sky trail and ...