Acting on the Truth
By Cheryl Scanlan Courage often flies in the face of logic. While in Alaska, I visited Icy Strait Point on Hoonah Island, home of approximately 800 residents and 2000 brown bear. My husband and I were warned, stay close to the camp. As we discussed what to do if encountering a bear, I was instructed, don’t run. Instead, stand your ground, make noise. If the bear goes after you, curl into a ball, covering the back of your neck and → Read more