Grizzly Neurosis.
As we crossed into Idaho from Utah, I felt my my blood pressure rise. You see, I have been driving myself completely crazy over those big furry creatures called bears - and in particular, "The Grizzly" found in Idaho, Wyoming and Montana, just to name 3 of the places on our itinery. It was sometime last year that Jeff and I decided that we wanted to visit The Grand Tetons and Yellowstone National Parks. I read up a little on those places, learned about the bears, and quietly shelved the idea for a few years hence. So imagine my 'surprise' when we were looking for a route from San Diego up to Washington, that Idaho, Wyoming and Montana popped up in our planning. I was not against this route at all. In fact I had only heard amazing things about all three states. I just tried to remind myself that a couple of million people visit these parks each year and there are very few incidents of dangerous bear encounters. In fact, last year Jeff and I came upon a black be...