Bear
United States · DelawareUS
Family of carnivoran mammals
Bears are carnivoran mammals of the family Ursidae. They are classified as caniforms, or doglike carnivorans. Although only eight species of bears are extant, they are widespread, appearing in a wide variety of habitats throughout most of the Northern Hemisphere and partially in the Southern Hemisphere. Bears are found on the continents of North America, South America, and Eurasia. Common characteristics of modern bears include large bodies with stocky legs, long snouts, small rounded ears, shaggy hair, plantigrade paws with five nonretractile claws, and short tails.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 17,593
- Coordinates
- 39.629, -75.658
- Timezone
- America/New_York
Overview of Bear
Bear is a compact town in Delaware, United States. Population figures land around 17,593. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. The activity mix leans towards sports, water sports and adventure.
Things to do in Bear
Sports in Bear
(3)Sports in Bear covers Hiking, Hiking Trails and Trail Running. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Bear's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Bear
(3)Bear records Paddleboarding, Surf and Swimming under water sports. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Bear. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Adventure in Bear
(2)Bear's adventure entries include Adventure and Adventure Parks. All of it is drawn from Bear's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Culture in Bear
(1)The culture shortlist for Bear: Religious Sites. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Bear. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Nature in Bear
(1)Under nature, Bear is tagged with Natural Places. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Bear's own activity tags.
Wellness in Bear
(1)Under wellness, Bear is tagged with Ranches. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Bear's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Bear
Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Delaware first, then drive or cycle into Bear. The local time zone is America/New_York.
Similar destinations
Places near Bear that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bear known for?
- Bear is mainly a destination for sports, water sports and adventure, set in Delaware, United States with around 17,593 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Bear?
- You can plan around Hiking, Hiking Trails, Trail Running, Paddleboarding and Surf in Bear. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Bear?
- Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October.
- Where is Bear located?
- Administratively, Bear sits in Delaware, United States — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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