HART'S LOCATION — A popular swimming hole and camping area have been shut down for the past week due to bears raiding campsites and showing no fear of humans.
Fourth Iron, located off Route 302 in Hart's Location, has been closed since Aug. 1 per an order of White Mountain National Forest Supervisor Tom Wagner.
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