I visited Sequoia Nat Park maybe 10 or 12 years ago. The bears were crazy. I knew I was likely to see a bear, but the animals moved into the camp like they were clocking in.

There were signs that advised campers to make noise like banging pots and pans to drive them off. Less than 30 seconds after sunset, you could hear pots and pans banging in every direction.

I saw two bears that first night, one got close enough that I could hear it breathing.