According to Cherokee legend, the bear is the keeper of dreams.
Which makes perfect sense as bears are known for sleeping through the winter. But in this area of southern Appalachia where the winter usually isn’t as harsh as in more northern lattitudes, do they truly hibernate for months on end? Or do they tend to take “naps”? Read on to learn more from both BearWise and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
WINTER 2025-2026
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