Black Bear Discovery Hike


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Important...Due to high demand and small group sizes, our tours sell out quickly. To get your preferred date and avoid missing out, we highly recommend booking as soon as possible.
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What's Included?
- Professional guide
- Bottled water and a snack
What's Not Included?
- Gratuities for your guide
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What to Wear?
What to Bring?
Cancellation Policy
Guide Qualifications
Recent Reviews
Wendy and David Slamowitz
February 22, 2026
Jimi, a Florida Master Naturalist and wilderness guide, was truly an outstanding tour guide! His depth of knowledge and genuine passion for the environment made the entire experience both engaging and memorable. He expertly guided us to ensure we had the best possible adventure o…
Patrick Michel Roth
February 14, 2026
Unvergessliches Naturerlebnis mit Astrid & Venture OutdoorsWir hatten das Vergnügen, mit Astrid Jackson den "Black Bear Wilderness Trail" zu erkunden, und es war von Anfang bis Ende einfach fantastisch.Warum wir die Tour geliebt haben:Kompetente Führung: Astrid spricht sowohl …
Martin Špaček
February 28, 2025
Our guide, Jim "beard", was amazing and warm. He knew a lot of about local nature and all the animals around. We took nice ride and had nice talks.
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