Grizzly Attack Reminder To Keep Distance, Be Safe
Thursday, July 24th, 2008 
Springfield, Oregon resident, Steven Bartley, was attacked last week by a bear that snuck into his Yellowstone Park campsite in Montana. The 59 year old Bartley was sleeping in his tent went the bear swiped at him. He did his best to fight off the bear with his hands though, the bear was able to bite both. The bear did eventually get scared off, leaving Mr. Bartley with puncture wounds that required stitches and a fractured right hand.
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We are crossing the midway point of what many consider the summer vacation season. Though many families are not able to take the grand vacations they may have in the past, they are still looking for and finding ways to have a good time and relax this summer. The new book, 
As summer approaches, many people are stocking up on outdoor entertainment goods. In your quest to be this summer’s champion barbecue host, don’t forget to provide outdoor lights. As any interior designer will tell you, a carefully planned lighting scheme can make a great party even better. Appealing light makes people feel safe and helps them relax.
The body of 22 year old Kirk Reiser was found on Friday after a week of searching, raising the number of avalanche related deaths this season to six. Reiser was hiking with a friend outside of Paradise, Washington toward Camp Muir when bad weather forced them to turn back about halfway to their destination. On the return back, Reiser set off an avalanche that swept him down the mountain where he disappeared. 
Heads-Up Hikers – Some hiking trails may be closing periodically over the next two months due to hunting season.