Tuesday, 5 February 2019

Areas For Alaska Brown Bear Viewing

By Roger Hughes


While some individuals want to view animals from a distance, others like to get up close. In the case of Alaska Brown Bear viewing Alaska, individuals can often do both. For, some of the most incredible and magical spots to view bears is in the state. Take for example, Brook Falls in Katmai National Park, the McNeil River, Lake Clark National Park or Redoubt Bay, all of which host a number of black and brown bears.

If interested in visiting these areas, it is possible to take a boat or airplane ride to the area. While this is the case, it is important to plan a trip which will align with the best viewing dates. In most cases, areas in which salmon and other fish spawn are most likely going to have the most bear populations.

In the Summer, Chinitna Bay is also an excellent spot for bear watching. For, the bears are often moving between locations in search of food. In addition, as bears are attracted to beach grasses, shellfish and salmon, the bay is often a popular location to see bears feeding in shallow waters. If desiring to travel between different viewing areas, there are ATV, towed trailers and personal guides which can help make doing so easy.

Some of the best viewing takes place at Redoubt Bay with an expert guide on a covered boat. While Brook Falls and Katmai National Park often offers the best view during mid-Summer months. In fact, fisher bears tend to frequent Brook Falls to snap fish atop the bountiful waterfalls in the area.

The Sanctuary at McNeil River provides an incredible journey when it comes to watching bears and other wildlife. In this case, unguided and guided tours are available from June through August. While this is the case, access to the park is heavily controlled to preserve the area. In order to maintain this control, a lottery is held to determine individuals or families who can visit the park each season.

If still having questions related to watching brown bears or where to stay, there are a number of professional tour guides and travel agencies which can help. In addition, as bear populations are scattered throughout the state, there's always a chance to spot a bear on different types of trips. Some of these include, flightseeing tours, day cruises and ATV tours along beaches and more rural areas.

If looking for guaranteed viewing, visitors can check out the Alaska Zoo or Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. For, each are home to brown and black bears. In addition, the zoo is also home to a number of polar bears. Whereas, the biology staff which are well educated on bears and associated behaviors can often provide insight and information on different types of bears.

When planning on taking such a trip, there are several options. One of which is booking an Alaskan cruise, or flying into the area and visiting various areas by tour busy, rental car or other transportation. In all cases, it is important to inquire as to activities are included in package deals in order to properly budget for this type of trip.




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