We had a heart-stopping encounter when we accidentally stumbled upon a massive black bear sleeping in the woods. Watch as we freeze in our tracks, carefully document the moment, and make our quiet ...

Police in Florida shared a photo of a bear found taking a nap in the under-construction lobby of a condominium building. The ...

The Sleeping Bear Dunes have been active systems for millennia, shifting with the weather or fixed by vegetation. But changes can seem sudden, especially when measured against human infrastructure.

A popular viewing platform at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has been removed due to erosion. The dune on which the platform stood has receded over time due to wind and weather.

The Lake Michigan Overlook platform at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has been removed due to erosion. Shifting dunes undercut the platform's supports, creating a safety hazard.

A spirit bear mother and her cub emerge from the forest ... people have to collect food and firewood to make it through the winter, instead of sleeping through its cold, dark months.

As a spirit guide, the bear offers guidance and protection on ... Thus, unlocking hidden truths and pathways to personal growth. Brown bear sleeping on the ground. Image by ostser7 via Depositphotos.

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Chief Doug Neasloss had always dreamt of seeing a spirit bear — but his first encounter didn’t start ...

SLEEPING BEAR DUNES, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The final phase of a trail project in Leelanau County is on pause. The Heritage Trail has been under construction for more than a decade. Since its ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The National Park Service has announced it has suspended plans to extend part of the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail after discussions with local tribal leaders.

The elusive white-and-cream Kermode, otherwise known as the Spirit Bear and the Dream Bear ... the amniotic lull of sleeping on a boat, the up and down floaty feel of being suspended between ...