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The ultimate adventure guide
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/08/2017
Camping among the wildflowers on Bear Island.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/08/2017
On Bear Island you are likely to get a stretch of beach all to yourself.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/08/2017
Gentle surf on soft sand.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/08/2017
Campsites among the dunes.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/08/2017
A peaceful spot in the dunes.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/08/2017
You can paddle right into some of the sites on the bay
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/08/2017
There is a spot to pull boats up if you paddle the water trail to reach Bear Island
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/08/2017
Typical campsite on Bear Island.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/08/2017
Sites are small and rather exposed, so come prepared for conditions.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/08/2017
Bear Island Beach.