Katmai National Park - Alaska Tour Packages
Welcome to Katmai National Park and the Brooks River brown bear viewing area along the shores of Naknek Lake: Katmai contains the world's largest protected brown bear population, estimated to number in excess of 2.000 Bears are especially likely to congregate at the Brooks Falls viewing platform when the salmon are spawning and many well known photographs of brown bears are taken here. The coastal areas at Hallo Bay, Kukak Bay and Chiniak host the highest brown bear population density year around due to the availability of clams and edible coastal sedge as well as salmon and other fish.
Katmai National Park, Alaska - Bear Viewing
Katmai National Park and Preserve provides definitely some of the best brown bear observation opportunities in Alaska. Each year millions of sockeye - and silver salmon burst from the Bering Sea into the lakes and rivers of the Katmai National Park. These fish provide a primary food source for the world's largest concentration of brown bears. As many as fifty bears may be observed along the Brooks River and at the world-renowned Brooks Falls and visitors may see brown bears strolling on the shores of Naknek Lake within minutes of their arrival by float-plane. Lodging is very limited - so book early please !
Katmai National Park, Alaska - Sightseeing
Katmai National Park with its nearly five million acres of remote and spectacular country is just perfect for many outdoor adventure activities: Explore the Valley of 10.000 Smokes - a reminder of the 1912's powerful volcanic eruption, enjoy the fantastic sport fishing for trophy rainbow trout as well as red - and silver salmon, hike throughout the scenic wilderness areas, observe the many brown bears on Brooks River Falls, kayak and canoe the Savonoski Loop or the Bay of Island within Naknek Lake, or take an exciting flightseeing trip along the rugged Katmai coastline. The possibilities are endless !