03/06/2025
This is about a 5 minute drive from the cabin. We have had a visitor just a couple times. Great reminders about interacting/coexisting with wildlife.
🐻 BEAR ALERT! 🐾
Heads up, Fort Loudoun friends! A juvenile black bear has been spotted hanging around the island. While we thought it might be a one-time sighting, it seems this fuzzy fella has decided to make Fort Loudoun his summer home! 🏝️🐻
We want everyone to enjoy their visit safely — so please follow these BEAR-y important guidelines while at the park:
🗑️ Pack it in, pack it out. Trash should go in trash cans or taken with you. Bears have a nose 7x stronger than a bloodhound, and they love your leftover snacks.
🍔 Do not leave any food (or that half-eaten PB&J) unattended. If it smells tasty, it’s fair game to a bear.
🎒 Keep personal belongings close. Bears are curious—and your backpack is not a bear toy.
🚫 Please do NOT feed the wildlife. This isn’t Yellowstone, and our bear isn’t running a snack stand.
🐻 Don’t let the fuzzy face fool you. Yes, he has teddy bear vibes and comically large ears, but no, he is not your buddy. Please don’t approach, poke, pet, or selfie with the bear.
🔊 If you see the bear, make noise from a safe distance. He’s not a fan of sudden surprises (and really, who is?).
👀 Report bear sightings to park staff. The sooner we know, the sooner we can keep everyone safe—including our furry neighbor.
📍Reminder: Fort Loudoun is a day-use only park. So while the bear may spend the night, you shouldn’t!
Thanks for helping keep Fort Loudoun safe, clean, and wild! 🏞️