Ep 22. Top 10 Bear Encounters

Rock the Park is an adrenaline-fueled series that follows Jack Steward and Colton Smith as they explore the wildest and most stunning national parks across America. In season 4, episode 22 named Top 10 Bear Encounters, the duo takes viewers on a thrilling ride through some of the most unforgettable bear encounters they have had while exploring national parks.

The episode starts with Jack and Colton sharing their experiences with dealing with bears. They reveal that they have had to encounter these powerful creatures more times than they can count, meaning they have discovered much about the animal's behavior and the best way to handle them in the process. Throughout the episode, Jack and Colton inform viewers about the different bear species that roam in US National Parks, including the black bear, grizzly bear, and brown bear.

The pair describes their most thrilling and chilling experiences with bears in different national parks. These accounts of their encounters include the Kootenay National Park in British Columbia, where the team spotted a grizzly bear walking on a trail. Colton explains how they had to wait for an hour before the grizzly bear crossed the trail and continued on their way. They then discuss their experiences with former park ranger and bear expert, Russ Gilder, and other park rangers to investigate the most dangerous bear behavior and how it could occur.

The episode also places emphasis on how essential it is to understand bear behavior and the importance of safety measures when around the bears' natural habitat to ensure the safety of not just yourself but the bears as well. The show highlights the role of the park wardens and rangers who work hard to ensure the safety and well-being of both visitors and animals while in the parks.

According to Jack and Colton, encountering bears is not always a walk in the park. They warn viewers about the dangers of not being careful with food or being noisy in the parks, and how it can lead to bear attacks. The episode highlights the Ten Minute Rule, which advises visitors to stow food and garbage, and put away all attractants, away from unattended within ten minutes in parks that have bears within them.

Overall, it is clear that Rock the Park season 4 episode 22, Top 10 Bear Encounters, provides an exhilarating and educational moment for viewers. The episode also underscores the importance of safe co-existing with nature while underscoring the beautiful wildlife that America's national parks have to offer. It is an episode that offers an adequate reminder of the wildlife and how important it is to handle nature with care and respect.