Everyone goes to Yellowstone and the surrounding area hoping to see bears. We were fortunate to see a grizzly snacking on an elk from a safe distance but not everyone gets to see a bear at all.

For those who don’t get to see (or perhaps would prefer not to see) a grizzly, there’s a scavenger hunt called Bears In The Basin that sends folks out looking for small bear statues hidden around downtown Cody, Powell and Meeteese.

There’s a clue sheet and you can sign up to win prizes. There are about twenty of them altogether and they’re the cutest darn things you’ve ever seen. Each statue was hand crafted by local artist Tanner Loren and, if you like western art or statues of any kind, you’ll want to know more about him. Click here to visit his website.

So if you make to to the Yellowstone area, download the clue sheet or at least keep an eye out for these little guys! Get more info here.

The one pictured above is in a high traffic place. You’ll likely find it without even trying.