As bears reach their most active foraging season to prepare for winter hibernation, park rangers are advising hikers this fall that the most effective way to ward off bears is by loudly announcing the current median price of a house in Seattle.
Park Rangers Advise Hikers to Ward Off Bears by Loudly Announcing Median Housing Prices: https://theneedling.com/2026/09/05/park-rangers-advise-hikers-to-ward-off-bears-by-loudly-announcing-median-housing-prices/
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