It was a snowy winter day in Maine and Christmas was almost here.  Bear headed out to brave the storm and find just the right tree.  He wanted everything to be just right, as Christmas morning was the day he was welcoming a new member to his family.  He was getting a dog!

Bringing Home the Christmas TreeBraving the storm this little bear brought home the tree.

Christmas day had finally arrived!  Bear was so excited to head out and pick up Dog.  It was going to be quite the hike to get him, but Bear was ready for the challenge.  Bear arrived to meet Dog and it was love at first sight!

The adventures of "Just a Bear and his Dog"Winter in Maine can be long and stretch into Spring. This year (2018) it did just that. Taken in March after spring had officially arrived according to the calendar. I decided to have some fun with the snow banks that were still in the yard.

Excited to show Dog his new home they started the long hike back to the den.

The adventures of "Just a Bear and his Dog"Winter in Maine can be long and stretch into Spring. This year (2018) it did just that. Taken in March after spring had officially arrived according to the calendar. I decided to have some fun with the snow banks that were still in the yard.

As Bear and Dog reached to top of a small hillside, Bear assured Dog that there was just a little further to go.

The adventures of "Just a Bear and his Dog"Winter in Maine can be long and stretch into Spring. This year (2018) it did just that. Taken in March after spring had officially arrived according to the calendar. I decided to have some fun with the snow banks that were still in the yard.

 Continuing on with their hike they came upon their first big mountain side covered in deep snow.

The adventures of "Just a Bear and his Dog"Winter in Maine can be long and stretch into Spring. This year (2018) it did just that. Taken in March after spring had officially arrived according to the calendar. I decided to have some fun with the snow banks that were still in the yard.

They carefully made their way down the snow covered trail with Dog proudly leading the way.

The adventures of "Just a Bear and his Dog"Winter in Maine can be long and many times stretches into Spring. This year (2018) it did just that. Taken in March after spring had officially arrived according to the calendar. I decided to have some fun with the snow banks that were still in the yard.

As Dog reached the end of the trail he looked over the edge. Bear proudly said "The den is just below. Welcome to your new home!"

The adventures of "Just a Bear and his Dog"Winter in Maine can be long and stretch into Spring. This year (2018) it did just that. Taken in March after spring had officially arrived according to the calendar. I decided to have some fun with the snow banks that were still in the yard.