Bear Island is an island located in
Potomac,
Montgomery County Montgomery County may refer to:
Australia
* The former name of Montgomery Land District, Tasmania
United Kingdom
* The historic county of Montgomeryshire, Wales, also called County of Montgomery
United States
* Montgomery County, Alabama
* Mon ...
,
Maryland between the
Potomac River and the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal near the
Great Falls. It is managed by the
National Park Service as part of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park and is co-owned by
The Nature Conservancy. One of its most popular attractions is the
Billy Goat Trail. Pets are not allowed on Bear Island, nor is smoking.
The Nature Conservancy. ''Bear Island / Potomac Gorge''
References
River islands of Maryland
Protected areas of Montgomery County, Maryland
Islands of the Potomac River
Potomac, Maryland
Landforms of Montgomery County, Maryland
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
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