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A full grown adult grizzly bear in Alaska walking up and having a seat right next to you seems like something that might haunt your nightmares, but this fella appears to be pretty friendly… for now.

A bear that can weigh up to 1,500 pounds and is incredibly territorial especially near food sources is not the type of animal I want to come sit next to me.

According to KXRB, nature photographer Drew Hammond, who was out in Alaska trying to get a glimpse of some wildlife came face to face with a monster grizzly bear.

Hammond was near a river, taking photos of other grizzlies catching salmon, when this brute walked up and popped a squat right next to him. Surprisingly, he managed to keep the camera rolling.

The bear lets out a yawn and then starts to pant a little bit as he looks out across the river.

This type of encounter would of scared me half to death… way too close for comfort. I don’t know how the video is so steady, I would have been shaking in fear.

The grizzly truly doesn’t seem concerned of the human in its area at all, it’s just checking out the area and standing there.

I mean, just look at the size of its head.

Eventually it gets up and walks behind Hammond who flips the camera around and is seemingly not nervous about a grizzly bear being behind him. As the camera pans to the river you notice a whole bunch of grizzlies feeding in the river.

Perhaps the abundance of salmon in the area has allowed the grizzly not to think twice about the photographer, but still… what if one of them decide it doesn’t want salmon, or thinks you want his salmon? Now, you’re the meal…

Hammond is dedicated to the wildlife photography but you have to imagine this is some of the best stuff he’s ever got.

Check out the video below!

Discover this unique Bluegrass oasis nestled amidst the lush hills of Oldham County, Kentucky. The Float, Relax, In Paradise, Quarry is located at 2201 Fendley Mill Road, LaGrange, Kentucky. For more information, or to purchase tickets, click here.

Soak up nature’s majesty while floating on a pristine, spring fed body of water as your worries and cares wash away. To check prices, click here.

Enjoy adventure opportunities such as exploring the water depth with a snorkel, or gliding across the smooth and spacious lake on a paddle-board (available for rent), paddle-boat (available for rent), kayak or canoe.

The sand volleyball court and strolling among the beaches and island will keep you active, and the clean & clear blue waters will keep you cool!

A visit to the Float Relax in Paradise Quarry will provide a day of relaxation, renewal, and memories to last a lifetime!

The Quarry is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, all tickets must be purchased in advance online. You can purchase tickets here.

For more of Kentucky’s Amazing Locations, click here. For nearby lodging options, click here. For a list of the best family activities in Kentucky, click here.

The wrestling history and talent on this list is unbelievable. Any of the top 8 would be number 1 at most schools.

10 Kenny Monday

In high school, Kenny was a 4x state champion and a junior national champion. In fact he didn’t lost a single match from 7th grade through high school finishing with a record of 140-0. At Oklahoma State, he was a 3x all-american and won the 1984 NCAA title at 150 lbs. While racking up a 121-12 record, he led the Cowboys to two Big Eight Titles. After graduating he won a pair of world titles. The first came at the 1988 Olympics, the second was at the 1989 world championships. Monday followed that up with another Olympic birth, this time claiming a silver medal in 1992.

9 Eric Guerrero-

Guerrero came entered college, a blue chip recruit. In high school he won a 1993 Cadet World Championship, and a 1995 Junior World Championship. So it was easy to say that expectations were sky-high when he arrived in Oklahoma. Right away Eric didn’t disappoint, stepping into the lineup as a true freshman and battling all the way to a 5th place finish at his first NCAA tounament. Eric went on to become a 4x all american and 3x NCAA Champion, with a career record of 117-13. Upon completing his college career at Oklahoma State in 1999, Guerrero joined the U.S. world wrestling team, eventually earning a Gold Medal at the 2008 World Cup.

8 Jimmy Jackson-

Jimmy was a 3x NCAA Champion, as well as a 3x World Cup Champion. While at Oklahoma State he established a 88-9 record, and had 44 wins by pinfall. Jackson was a true contributor for his team always willing to wrestle up or down a weight to help the team out. During his 4 years OSU went 61-5, and were the top team of the time period. During his senior season he posted a perfect 29-0 record with 11 pins. In 1976 Jimmy represented the United States at the Olympic Games, and in 1979 he became a Pan American Games Champion.

7 Doug Blubaugh

Doug was a 2x AAU National Champion and a 1x NCAA Champion. In 1959 he was the Nations Most Outstanding wrestler, and he also won a Pan American Gold Medal. In 1960 he made the United States Olympic Team, where he defeated 3x World Champion and former Olympic Gold medalist Emam-Ali Habibi to win the Gold Medal. Following this win he was named the Worlds Most Outstanding Wrestler regardless of weight, by the Olympic committee.

6 Dick Hutton-

After being a 2x state finalist in high school, Hutton joined the army and was a veteran of World War 2. Upon returning home he enrolled at Oklahoma A&M. Which later became Oklahoma State University. In college Hutton was a 4x NCAA finalist, and 3x NCAA Champion. His junior year he lost in the finals to pro wrestling legend Verne Gagne. This just so happened to be the only loss of his college career. In 1948, Dick was a member of the United States freestyle team and finished 6th at the Olympics. As a pro wrestler Hutton was a 1x world champion, scoring a win over a true ICON of wrestling Lou Thez. Hutton finished his college career with a record of 42-1-1.

5 Stanley Henson-

Henson was a two-time Oklahoma high school state wrestling champ, who then became a three-time NCAA champ for Oklahoma State in the late 1930s, widely heralded as one of the greats of that era and of all time. Henson won three NCAA championships at 145 pounds in 1937 and 1938, and at 155 as a senior in 1939. He was the first non-senior to be named Outstanding Wrestler at the Nationals, winning that honor as a sophomore at the 1937 NCAAs. In his three seasons as a starter for the Cowboys, Henson compiled a near-perfect 56-1 record, with 12 pins. In his entire college career Stanley was never taken down, and the only points scored against him, were escape points. Amateur Wrestling News magazine declared Henson to be the best wrestler of the 1930s.

4 David Arndt-

Buddy Arndt has the distinction of being the only wrestler to win NCAA titles on both sides of a world war. He holds another record that will probably never be broken. Arndt, serves as the only wrestler in history to not lose a match in high school or college. Finishing his wrestling career with a perfect 34-0 record. What makes this feat even more impressive is the fact that David was wrestling up a weight during his college career. He won 3 NCAA titles at Oklahoma A&M which later became Oklahoma State University.

3 Yojiro Uetake-

Yojiro was the complete wrestler, blending speed, strength and unparalleled skills to dominate all areas of the sport, takedowns, control, escapes and falls. Seldom did any opponent score offensive points against him. He was a 3x NCAA Champion, and was twice voted the NCAA Most Outstanding Wrestler. At the completion of his sophomore year, he returned home to Japan and won a Gold Medal at the 1964 Toyko Olympics. He returned to Oklahoma State and won 2 more NCAA titles. During his college career he never suffered a defeat, finishing with a perfect 58-0 record. In 1968, he returned to the Olympics and won his second Gold Medal, this time in Mexico City. Yojiro is widely considered the best college wrestler of all-time. Being as how freshman weren’t allowed to compete at this time in college, Yojiro was denied his opportunity to become the first 4x NCAA champion. But as it was, he was never really challenged on the mat, during his time at OSU. So its really hard to say just how good he really was.

2 Pat Smith- 

Smith made wrestling history when he became the first wrestler to win four NCAA Division I individual national championships. Competing for Oklahoma State University, he earned NCAA titles in 1990, 1991, 1992 and 1994. He was a member of Oklahoma State teams that won the NCAA team titles in 1990 and 1994. He ended his college wrestling career with a 121-5-2 record. He set the Oklahoma State wrestling record for consecutive matches without a loss with 98 straight. Smith won three Oklahoma state high school titles for Del City High School (1987-89), and was twice named Outstanding Wrestler.

1 John Smith-

Considered to be one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, Smith is a 2x NCAA national champion, and a 6x world champion with two Olympic Championships and four World Wrestling Championships. At Oklahoma State, Smith was a 3x all-american, and 3x NCAA finalist. Winning the title his last two years in college. His record at Oklahoma State, was 154-7-2. In international competition Smith had an impressive 100-5 record. His list of accomplishments, is quite impressive and may never be broken.

Honorable Mention: Chris Pendleton, Jake Roshalt, Alex Dieringer, Steve Mocco.

Compare this list to Iowa and Penn State‘s top 10 team.

Whether its learning about the the Park’s deep history, fishing for trout, or exploring the spring, Maramec Spring Park has something for everyone to enjoy. The park is located at 21880 Maramec Spring Dr, St James, MO. For more information, click here.

Maramec Spring Park is one of the most beautiful spots to be found in Missouri. The Park contains the fifth largest spring in the state. An average of 100 million gallons of water flows from the Spring daily.

Maramec Spring Park contains 1,860 acres of forest and fields. The 200 acre public use area of the Park provides many amenities and activities for visitors such as a cafe, store, camping, wildlife viewing, fish feeding, picnicking, shelters, playgrounds and fishing.

The Meramec River, a clear calm Ozark stream, flows through the park providing excellent fishing. Maramec Spring Park is privately owned and operated by The James Foundation. The James Foundation is a non-profit organization incorporated in the State of Missouri.

The park is a popular spot for hiking, camping, and fishing.

The new Leatherbritches Trail is OPEN!! This 1.6 mile loop trail begins and ends at the mine pit overlook and takes approximately 1 – 1 1/2 hours to complete. The trail takes you through pine and oak/hickory forest as well as providing a new perspective of the mine pit.

There are 58 spacious campsites, situated along the Meramec River under shady tall trees.

Once you go fishing at Maramec Springs, you’ll keep coming back! The beautiful spring is filled with rainbow trout, stocked daily by the Missouri Department of Conservation.

The park is located at 21880 Maramec Spring Dr, St James, MO. For more information, click here.

Union Park Sky Tours

Sky Tours has 9 amazing lines, that will take you 70 feet above ground, on zip lines as long as 1,000 feet. During the tour, you will fly over the beautiful and historical Union Park. The views from above are magical! As you fly through the air, you will have a 360-degree view of Horseshoe Hollow as well as the ancient ruins that lie below. First time ziplining? Have no fear! Sky Tours is a guided tour with two guides with every group. These guides are highly trained and certified in zipline safety, with countless hours spent going over the course and equipment. Each tour takes about two hours, and includes a bit of hiking from one platform to the next. Sky Tours can be found within the YMCA Union Park Camp at 11764 John F Kennedy road in Dubuque Iowa. For more information, click here.

Take A WIld Tour

The beautiful rock formations found inside Crystal Lake Cave are literally two million years in the making. The cave system has been described as an underground labyrinth of wondrous mineral formations. The Wild Tour is a splunkers delight! Brave thrill seekers, are guided through unexcavated and narrow passageways. You will see sections of the cave that very few have seen before. This tour is done mostly on your hands and knees, so knee pads are needed and a hard hat must be worn. The tour lasts an hour and a half and is perfect for the more adventurous members of your group. Crystal Lake Cave is located at 6684 Crystal Lake Cave Rd in Dubuque, IA. For more information, click here.

Go Snowboarding

Seven Oaks Recreation is a family-owned and operated year-round outdoor recreation facility. Seven Oaks offers guests a wide range of fun activities including, skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing during the winter months. Seven Oaks has 600 ski rentals, and 120 snowboards to outfit Adventure seekers of all ages, and is conveniently located west of Ames off of highway 30. Seven Oaks Recreation is located at 1086 222nd Drive  Boone, IA. For more information, click here.

Go Skydiving

Located in Brooklyn, Skydive Iowa is one of the only skydive airports that is skydiver owned. Because of this they are uniquely able to cater to everyone from the first time jumper to the highly experienced skydiver. Being able to give their customers a much more personalized skydive experience is why they are known as Iowa’s premier skydive destination. With an amazing staff and state of the art equipment, you are sure to have an amazing Adventure to tell your friends for years to come. Just about everyone has skydiving on their bucket list, and there is no better time then now, and no better place then Skydive Iowa. Located at 1922 US Highway 6, Brooklyn, Iowa. For more information, click here.

Go Rock Climbing

Climb Iowa Is Iowa’s largest indoor climbing and training facility. With more then 10,000 square feet of climbing, 200 different routes, a fitness room, and a yoga studio. There is literally something for everyone regardless of skill level. The gym opened November 12^th 2008, and was built with plans on becoming the premiere mid-sized climbing gym in the country. Climb Iowa currently has over 700 regular members,and more then 50,000 visitors annually. Climb Iowa offers a wide variety of classes. For the younger climbers they have YAC, which stands for Youth Adventure Climbing. The YAC group trains in a team environment, working closely with coaches to help the young athletes reach their individual goals. There are also two adult beginner classes, for climbers who are new to the sport of climbing. The first class is the Belay Class, which provides training in the important skill of Belaying (taking up the slack in the rope as a climber ascends). The second class is the Movement Class, which teaches climbers proper technique and body position as well as route reading. Private lessons are also available, and are a great way to hone your skills. Located at 3605 SE Miehe Drive Grimes, IA. For more information, click here.