My throw back memory for today is from our visit to North Carolina for black bears. This was an exploratory trip I organized with the SDM crew; Maritza, David, Sophia and I. Black bears are an animal I have dreamed of for many years. When I was doing research on places to see them, North Carolina just stood out for me, not only because of the amount of bears in the region, but also the size. They boast the biggest black bears in the World. And after seeing them, I can honestly say, this is true. These bears grow big here.
So anyway, we went out there to see what the craziness was all about, and it was amazing. Not only was the place amazing, but getting to spend time with the SDM crew out there was a lot of fun. So for this blog I am bringing you the video I created when we first went out there. and also a new one, which is a longer behind the scenes look at one of our days out there, walking the bear trails and photographing bears and what it is like when you go with us on one of these types of expeditions. It is an exciting place and I look forward to each and every time we visit NC.
Sadly we had to cancel our upcoming May trip due to the craziness. However, if I can try to get out there on my own, I think I am going to do that. LOVE being out there and around those animals. It is definitely one of my happy places.
The top video is the one I originally created when we visited North Carolina, and the lower video is a new one sharing the experience. Walking the bear trails, trying to find the bears to photograph. I truly hope you enjoy them, because they are some of my favorite videos I have ever created. I understand if you watch them on a phone, but if you can watch them on a laptop, watch it full screen, it is worth it for the views. North Carolina is a special, special place.
A few Behind the scenes images of our experience. Some of the pics were captured by Tom Harrison, our bear guide.
Sunrise and some bears feeding far in the distance.
Trail carved by bears.
This was David’s first trip with us in a long while. He was up in Playa working at the dive shop, so he hasn’t been able to travel with us.
This is where we got the inspiration for Sophia’s logo.