Bear Island

#5600 among destinations in the United States

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Bear Island is one of the Apostle Islands of northern Wisconsin in Lake Superior, and is part of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. Unlike nearby Madeline Island, it is not open to commercial development. There is another Bear Island in Balsam Lake. ()

Coordinates: 47°0'58"N, 90°45'30"W

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WisconsinUnited States

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Bear Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Devils Island Light, Raspberry Island Light, South Twin Island, Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.

4.6 miN
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Devils Island Light, Devils Island
118 min walk • The Devils Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse located on Devils Island, one of the Apostle Islands, in Lake Superior in Ashland County, Wisconsin, near the city of Bayfield.
3.8 miSW
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Raspberry Island Light, Raspberry Island
98 min walk • The Raspberry Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse located on the southern part of Raspberry Island, marking the west channel of the Apostle Islands in Lake Superior in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, near the city of Bayfield.
5.5 miE
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South Twin Island
140 min walk • South Twin Island is one of the Apostle Islands in northern Wisconsin, in Lake Superior, and is part of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.
4.7 miSE
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Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
119 min walk • The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is a U.S. national lakeshore consisting of 21 islands and shoreline encompassing 69,372 acres on the northern tip of Wisconsin on the shore of Lake Superior.
5.6 miS
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Oak Island
144 min walk • Nature enthusiasts will be delighted by the island's lush forests, pristine sandy beaches, and crystal-clear waters. Oak Island is a paradise for outdoor activities such as hiking, bird-watching, fishing, and kayaking. The island's diverse ecosystem provides a habitat...
5.5 miSW
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York Island
140 min walk • York Island is one of the Apostle Islands in northern Wisconsin, in Lake Superior, and is part of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. It is located in the Town of Russell in Bayfield County.