Last summer, I had a scary ___ while hiking in the woods, but I remembered to stay calm and slowly back away.
bear encounter
In the middle of the forest, we discovered a peaceful ___ surrounded by tall trees.
clearing
During our nature hike, we were lucky to ___ a curious deer.
come face to face with
The little bear ___ playfully followed its mother through the woods.
cub
In the wild, animals may need to ___ themselves from predators to stay safe.
defend
It's not healthy to ___ on sweets; it's better to enjoy them in moderation.
gorge yourself
In the cave, it was so dark that it became ___ when we turned off our flashlights.
pitch black
Follow the hiking ___ marked by colorful signs to explore the forest.
trail
