Do I need bear spray in Acadia?

In fact, the animals stay as far away from hiking trails as they can. Since Acadia is dog-friendly and the bears associate dogs with people, it's another reason for them to stay away. So, feel free to leave that bear spray at home, and enjoy your bear-free mountain adventure!



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