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  Encyclopedia: Bear Island
Bear Island (Connecticut) is one of the Thimble Islands
Bear Island is an island in Lake Winnipesaukee.
Bear Island, County Cork is an island on the west coast of Ireland.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Bear-Island   (434 words)

  
 Bear Island Lighthouse
Located outside of Northeast Harbor, the Bear Island lighthouse guarded the entrance to both the Eastern and Western Ways until it was decommissioned and replaced by a lighted buoy in 1981.
When the Bear Island Lighthouse became park property in 1987, it was found that extensive restoration work would have to be done on the historic building.
Once at the slip at Bear Island, she would nimbly leap out of the boat and hook and haul it up with a gasoline-powered winch from inside the boat house.
www.cranberryisles.com /bear/bear_island_light.html   (1104 words)

  
 Bear Island (novel) - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
For other meanings of "Bear Island", see Bear Island.
Bear Island is a novel (published 1971) by Alistair MacLean.
Bjørnøya is featured in that book, which later was made into a 1979-movie starring Donald Sutherland, Richard Widmark, Vanessa Redgrave and Christopher Lee (however, the movie was shot in Canada and Alaska, and the scenery does not at all resemble that of Bjørnøya).
www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Bear_Island_%28novel%29   (110 words)

  
 Geology of Bear Island (Bj¿rn¿ya), Norway
The island is about 16 by 20 km in size and exposes a faulted hinge zone within a Upper Carboniferous half graben, with a master border fault submerged to the west.
This island provides an isolated exposure in the west central part of the Barents Shelf, and thus the geology here is of interest in interpreting geophysical and other data from adjacent areas of the submerged shelf.
This photo from the N cape of the island is taken further east in the half graben structure, where erosion and uplift associated with hinge development has created an angular unconformity where much of the Carboniferous fill seen to the west is missing.
maps.unomaha.edu /Maher/svalbard/bjorn.html   (957 words)

  
 Bear Island - Acadia National Park Maine
Bear Island and the Bear Island Lighthouse (as seen from the shores of Manset in Southwest Harbor, Maine) is at the Southern entrance to Somes Sound, the only Fjord on the East coast of the United States.
Mount Desert Island, home to the majority of Acadia National Park, is in the foreground and background.
Bear Island and the Bear Island Lighthouse, are located in Northeast Harbor, Maine.
www.acadiamagic.com /bear_island.html   (153 words)

  
 Bear Island on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Bear Island Announces Redemption of 10% Senior Secured Notes.
Bear Island Announces Proposed Private Offering of Notes by Parent Company.
Accredited to Present at Housing Summit and Bear Stearns Conference.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/x/x-b1eari1sl.asp   (280 words)

  
 Bear Island - Alistair MacLean   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Bear Island, known as the wartime graveyard of the Arctic, where Nazi submarines lay in wait for the Murmansk convoys, is the setting for Alistair MacLean's novel.
As the charter ship Morning Rose sails through wintry seas towards the island, the doctor on board, Christopher Marlowe, is kept busy attending to his sea-sick patients - the members of a film unit who are to make a film on Bear island so secret that none of them know much about it.
Someone in the film unit is intent on preventing Marlowe and others from sharing the secret of the island, and what lies beyond the Gates of Pearl.
www.rileybooks.co.uk /pi/1052.html   (357 words)

  
 Division of Parks and Recreation--Hammocks Beach State Park
Venture to Bear Island and reward yourself with vivid memories of one of the most unspoiled beaches on the Atlantic coast.
Secluded and tranquil, free from intruding commercialism, Hammocks Beach may not be for everyone, but the island is a retreat for people who welcome the challenges of relentless sun, sand, sea and sky.
Due to sand migration in the channel the ferry uses to transport visitors to Bear Island, the ferry schedule has been changed.
www.ils.unc.edu /parkproject/visit/habe/home.html   (189 words)

  
 itinera Spitsbergênsia: Navigation to Bear Island
The island is the southernmost island of the Norwegian archipelago Svalbard, situated halfway between the arctic circle and the north pole.
Our navigation to the island by a 38' sailing vessel started in Northern Norway; having made the ship ready and bought provisions something peculiar happened, which later was to prove useful.
Off the shore of the island, whence we intended to sail towards the northwestern parts of Svalbard according to our original plan, it was time for an important decision.
latinitas.org /phototheca/ursorum97/index_en.html   (880 words)

  
 Port: Bear Island
Bjarnarey (The Bear Island) is situated off the headland Kollumuli between the bays Vopnafiord and Heradsfloi in the eastern part of the country.
The lighthouse on the island was originally built in 1917 and renovated in 1946.
The island is well vegetated and richly fertilized by the myriad of birds nesting there.
www.icruise.com /cruise_content/port_Bear_Island.htm   (158 words)

  
 Canoeing and Kayaking > Attractions in & around the North Carolina Coast with a focus on Travel, Relocation, Or ...
Stretched over 70 miles of barrier islands, Cape Hatteras National Seashore is a fascinating combination of natural and cultural resources and provides a wide variety of recreational and research opportunities relating to the cultural history and natural heritage of the Outer Banks, shipwrecks, lighthouses, and the U.S. Lifesaving Service.
Venture to Bear Island and be rewarded with vivid memories of one of the most unspoiled beaches on the Atlantic.
Swan Quarter Refuge is 16,411 acres of salt marsh island and forested wetlands interspersed with potholes, creeks, and drains.
www.coastalguide.com /attractions/NC_paddling.shtml   (3820 words)

  
 Adventure Associates | Arctic | North Atlantic | Iceland, Jan Mayen, Bear Island & Spitsbergen   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The largest of the North Atlantic islands, Iceland’s volcanoes, icecaps, rugged glaciated mountains, fjords and coastal cliffs and beaches together form one of the most inspiring landscapes on earth.
Until recently, the island was off-limits, and was rarely visited by tourists, but with permission from the Norwegian authorities we hope to visit the weather station.
Depending on the position of the sea-ice, we cruise the maze of fjords in the spectacular Hornsund area of southern Spitsbergen, which is ringed by towering mountain peaks.
www.adventureassociates.com /arctic/northatlantic/iceland/spitsbergen_itin.html   (993 words)

  
 Bear Island Lake & Fishing
Lovely Bear Island Lake is a beautiful, quiet lake, 2,351 acres, (about 2 miles by 4 miles), about 10 miles south of Ely and the BWCAW, without any motor restrictions.
There are 23 islands to explore, and the shoreline is about two-thirds State and National Forest.
The DNR has additional information about Bear Island Lake: Topo Map, Lake Survey, and DNR general information for Bear Island Lake.
www.timberwolflodge.com /lake.html   (186 words)

  
 Get:Outdoors Bear Island Camping
Bear Island is bordered on the north by rich salt marshes and on the south by the beautiful Atlantic Ocean.
Day 2: On Saturday the group will explore the salt marshes surrounding Bear Island where participants may encounter dolphins, sea turtles, wading birds, and a variety of other wildlife.
The salt marshes surrounding the area between Bear Island and Swansboro protect paddlers from the harsh wind and waves at most times, making this a perfect trip for recreational kayakers ready to begin exploring the sea.
www.getoutdoors.us /tripsandclasses/bearisland.html   (726 words)

  
 Ontario (Attorney General) v. Bear Island Foundation, 1991 CanLII 75 (S.C.C.)
Respondent Attorney General for Ontario brought action against appellant Bear Island Foundation after the latter had registered cautions against tracts of unceded land on behalf of the Temagami Band of Indians.
-- The respondent Attorney General for Ontario brought action against the appellant, the Bear Island Foundation, after the latter had registered cautions against tracts of unceded land north of Lake Nipissing, Ontario, on behalf of the Temagami Band of Indians.
By this action, the respondent sought a declaration that the Crown in right of Ontario has clear title to the land in question and that the appellants have no interest therein, and further sought certain injunctive relief.
www.canlii.com /ca/cas/scc/1991/1991scc67.html   (1694 words)

  
 NC Southern Outer Banks Area Information
Located at the eastern end of Bogue Banks, one of a series of barrier islands along the North Carolina coast, the park is surrounded on three sides by water—the Atlantic Ocean, Beaufort Inlet and Bogue Sound.
This area of undisturbed natural beauty is the perfect place to explore salt marches and estuaries vital to the coastal ecosystem.
Island Ferry Adventures - Passenger Ferry Service with Scenic Tours, Dolphin Watches and Horse Watches from the Beaufort waterfront.
www.ncisland.com /info.htm   (1242 words)

  
 Bear Island
Much of the western Barents Sea is within the Norwegian EEZ and many Norwegian and non-Norwegian vessels are licensed to operate in the area throughout the year, although their range is limited by the extent of sea ice cover.
Due to the extended nature of the fishery, and the high latitude and climate sometimes causing problems for traditional surveillance methods, such as the patrol vessels and planes used by the Norwegian Coastguard and Air Force, there is the potential for spaceborne SAR to contribute to the efficacy of fisheries monitoring and control.
In all 7 images, sea ice extended southwards, surrounded the Bear Island, and covered significant areas, sometimes up to one half of the area being imaged.
fish.jrc.cec.eu.int /fisheries/Campaign%20summary%20pages/bear_island.htm   (1279 words)

  
 seaclimate.com - Sea war turn climate (4)
Comment: This can only mean, that the sea south and north of the island was ‘normal’, and obviously disconnected from the continental weather, whereby the high values in the 1940s could be seen as resulting from ‘stir and mix’ processes.
Lee (Lit.:)[29]: In 1949 south of Bear Island arctic water moved to the south-west over denser Atlantic water, giving rise to an area with marked temperature inversion to the south and west of Bear Island.
Lee, A.J.; ‘Influence of Hydrograph on the Bear Island Cod Fishery’, in: Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Fishery Investigations, Series II, Vol.
www.seaclimate.com /4/4_12.html   (6781 words)

  
 Maryland/District of Columbia - 13. Bear Island
Thousands of people visit Bear Island and over 2 million explore the Potomac Gorge each year.
Pets are not allowed on Conservancy preserves or field trips, and they are not allowed on Bear Island..
To reach Bear Island from the visitor center, walk 0.5 miles south on the towpath.
nature.org /wherewework/northamerica/states/maryland/preserves/art662.html   (685 words)

  
 Bear Island, North Dakota: Bear Island, North Dakota Latitude and Longitude   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Bear Island, North Dakota: Bear Island, North Dakota Latitude and Longitude
Bear Island, ND Bear Island is a island in Bottineau County, North Dakota.
No representation is made or warranty given as to its content.
www.lat-long.com /North-Dakota/Bear-Island_1034706.html   (62 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Bear Island, Scandinavia (Scandinavian Physical Geography) - Encyclopedia
AllRefer.com - Bear Island, Scandinavia (Scandinavian Physical Geography) - Encyclopedia
You are here : AllRefer.com > Reference > Encyclopedia > Scandinavian Physical Geography > Bear Island
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reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/X/X-BearIsl.html   (121 words)

  
 Bear Island   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Gerran stood five feet two inches in his elevator shoes, weighed two hundred and forty-five pounds and, were it not for his extremely ill-fitting clothes-one would assume that the tailor just gave up-was the nearest thing to a perfect human sphere I'd ever clapped eyes on.
I leaned farther outwards, looked upwards and was vaguely puzzled by the dimly seen outline of the madly flapping flag on the foremast: puzzled, because it wasn't streaming out over the starboard side, as it should have been, but towards the starboard quarter.
"You gentlemen will bear in mind that I am the master of this vessel, that I have responsibilities towards both passengers and crew." He lifted his bottle from the wrought-iron stand and helped himself lavishly and I observed, automatically and with little surprise, that his hand was not quite steady.
fictionbook.ru /author/maclean_alistair/bear_island/maclean_bear_island.html   (18171 words)

  
 Ely MN Real Estate - Ely MN Realtor with northeastern Minnesota real estate near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCAW).
The real estate market in northeastern Minnesota is as strong as ever, so whether you're buying or selling, let the realty professionals at Bear Island Land Co. provide you with all your Ely, Minnesota real estate needs.
Our Bear Island Team includes an impressive group of professionals: 9 agents, 7 of which are Brokers, Realtors, Licensed Appraisers, Licensed Land Surveyors, Land Development Designers, Wetland Delineator, Internet Marketing Specialist, and Office Manager.
Cherish Oberg of Bear Island Land Co., Inc. has recently completed training to become an Accredited Staging Professional (ASP).
www.bearislandland.com   (291 words)

  
 Bear Island Lighthouse   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Bear Island Lighthouse was built in 1839 and retired in 1981.
See the June 2000 issue of the magazine Architectural Digest (page 122) for an article about the current occupants' restoration of the lighthouse.
Bear Island Lighthouse from an old Robbins Bros. (Boston) post card.
www.cranberryisles.com /photos/bear_island_light.html   (288 words)

  
 Dining, Cusine-Pilgrim's Inn, Bed and Breakfast, Deer Isle, Maine, ME, provides lodgings and accommodations on the ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Located in the heart of historic Deer Isle Village, The Whale's Rib Tavern at Pilgrim's Inn offers an opportunity to dine in the gracious ambiance of time and place, as documented by the inn's listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
The menu is structured around the treasured local shellfish resource of lobster, shrimp, scallops and crab, supported by local organic produce, complimented by a special chef-selected wine list, and presented at your table by a staff dedicated to a memorable and contemporary demonstration of "timeless island elegance."
Enjoy a cocktail from the tavern's full-service bar, drop in for a casual meal of seafood pot pie or a hamburger from the pub menu, together with your favorite beverage, or make it an evening with family and friends with a special offering from our extensive and innovative dinner menu.
www.pilgrimsinn.com /dining2.htm   (416 words)

  
 Forest Policy Resources - The Great Bear Rainforest: Peace in the Woods?
The region, which occupies approximately 7 million hectares of land, contains some of the largest untouched tracts of temperate rainforest in the world, and is home to a number of vulnerable wildlife species including grizzly bears, eagles, wolves, and the spirit bear a rare white genetic variant of the fl bear.
The conflict over the Great Bear Rainforest began to take shape in the mid-1990’s, when the government initiated the land-use planning process for the Central Coast region (an area that comprises approximately 69% of the GBR).
Queen Charlotte Islands LRMP by March 2004 although meeting those dates appears unlikely.
www.policy.forestry.ubc.ca /rainforest.html   (3104 words)

  
 CNN.com - Backroads guide to Carolina Lowcountry - Nov 4, 2005
The Edisto Island Museum relates the story of this sea island, while the Edisto Island Serpentarium features about 500 reptiles on display.
You'll find the best views of Ernest F. Hollings ACE Basin National Wildlife Refuge and Donnelley and Bear Island Wildlife Management Areas deep in the hearts of these areas.
Note: Visitors fill Beaufort-area lodging for graduation ceremonies at nearby Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot, which are held most weekends of the year.
www.cnn.com /2005/TRAVEL/DESTINATIONS/11/04/carolina.lowcountry/index.html   (1172 words)

  
 Ditka Bear's 2 cents worth
I saw (probably on the Discovery channel) that Los Osos means Valley of the Bears and in my extensive geneology research I found some ancestors that were from Los Osos.
I'm a happy camper bear, it's cool, I have friends, I live a nice life.
I rescued her from an uncertain future while she was living in a dumpster.
www.ddowell.com /ditka.htm   (309 words)

  
 Yachting Monthly: Round the Island Race 2005: Bear with a sore head
Yachting Monthly: Round the Island Race 2005: Bear with a sore head
Sadly it was the popular amateur crew on board the Farr 52 Bear of Britain who came a cropper when tacking inshore just after the start.
The infamous Gurnard Ledge claimed its first victim as the JPMorgan Asset Management Round the Island race got underway.
www.yachtingmonthly.com /auto/newsdesk/20050518112224ymroundisland05.html   (359 words)

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