Bear Lake may be famous for its turquoise blue waters, but there is so much more to discover! Jump into Spring and watch as the wildlife awakens from a long winter, the flowers start to bloom, and adventure from off-roading to hiking and biking starts up with the opening of trails.
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A WARM WELCOME HOME
Spring is the season where Bear Lake welcomes it’s migratory bird friends back to their warm weather home after a long winter away. The Bear Lake Wildlife Refuge is home to many species including Canadian geese, Herons, White Pelicans, Sandhill Cranes, and a variety of ducks.
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HIT THE TRAILS
Discover trails all throughout the Bear Lake area, ready for fresh footprints in Spring. With less crowds this time of year and moderate weather, it’s the perfect time for a hike or bike.
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LIMBER PINE TRAIL
For any level hiker, this 1.2 mile loop is the perfect spring outing.
Embrace the fresh spring air and admire the Limber Pine tree, for
which the trail is named, which is thought to be 500 years old.
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ST. CHARLES CANYON TRAIL
Hike or mountain bike this trail located above St. Charles, Idaho.
Plus, when you reach the top, explore the nine rooms that make
up the Minnetonka Cave.
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REEL IN ADVENTURE
As the lake starts to transition, fishing season is abloom! Home to a trophy cutthroat trout fishery, the Bear Lake area is filled with areas to cast a line from the lake to reservoirs and small streams and creeks.
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