Elizabeth Miller: A Life Enriched by Bear Encounters and Conservation
A 'beary' blessed life: Local woman looks back at remarkable experiences in grizzly bear, polar bear country
The Journal | Tuesday, November 19, 2024
In a reflective piece published by The Journal, 91-year-old Elizabeth Miller recalls her incredible life filled with adventures centered around her passion for bears, particularly polar bears. Despite her age, Miller recounts her first encounter with a close-up polar bear in the tundra of Churchill, Canada, which sparked her lifelong love for these animals. She shares experiences from numerous trips across North America, highlighting a memorable trip in British Columbia where her uncanny ability to attract wildlife earned her the nickname 'witch.' Miller's dedication to environmental protection has led her to advocate for wildlife conservation, including her testimony before Congress on reintroducing wolves to Yellowstone. With a sense of fulfillment, she encourages others to embrace life's adventures and cherishes the memories she has made throughout her blessed life.