Bears are part of what makes national parks wild and special. Seeing a bear is often a matter of luck, but you can increase your chances if you know where and when to look. The best places to see bears are those locations where they can find food at that time of year. For example, bears are often in meadows digging up grasses and roots in the spring, while in the fall you may see bears high in oak trees consuming vast quantities of acorns. Even if you don't see a bear, you can look for signs ...