Bear Proof Food Containers Required for Campers in Rocky Mountain National Park

Bear problems aren't unique to Anchorage, Alaska - Colorado has its fair share of bruin blues due to poor trash containment.

Rocky Mountain National Park is now mandating the use of bear-proof food containers by people camping overnight in the park.

RMNP's bear population is dwindling at an alarming rate. Protecting the bears from becoming trash-a-holics is one step toward preservation.

Bears are breaking into cars, cabins and tents in search of tasty vittles tucked away by park users putting both the bears and the people in danger.