Growing up in Utah in the 60's and Maryland in the 70's I have many run-ins with bears. The encounters were often in Wyoming, Montana and Virginia (Shenandoah) None ever felt threatening, I would always walked away when cubs were present for both grizzlies and black. Amazing how strong and FAST these creatures are.
My most recent close encounter was in Colorado (2019). I was sleeping in a bivy with no tent near Ouray. I woke up smelling bad breath and saw 2 cubs sniffing me!!!! Freaked me out as I knew their mother was nearby. Difficult to get out of the bivy and bag quickly, I stood up in the bivy waving my hands trying to make myself look bigger. They strolled away slowly. Mother did not appear thankfully.