and other publications tell how she often ignored warnings of bears. During one notable camping trip, Peterson camped near two concerned hikers, whom had been advised a bear was in the area and they were concerned for their safety. Peterson offered to sleep by the door to ward off any intruders. Later that night, a bear showed at the camp. The story published in Peninsula Daily News Magazine recounts the tale of how the bear came up to the camp, then Minnie Peterson chased it off until it changed its mind and ran straight at her. Peterson quoted before the bear turned away for the second time, she felt it brush her leg. Minnie's grandson, Gary Peterson, and his wife Charlotte, live on her homestead. They run a quaint retail store named Peak 6, containing many books, tributes, photographs and history of Minnie Peterson "the Packer". The store itself sits at the forefront of the 280-acres once owned by Minnie. Minnie often bought land at a good price, leaving her heirs in 1992 with 450-acres of land. References External links "Minnie Peterson" at Pioneer Obits 1897 births 1989 deaths People from Clallam County, Washington