Friday 1 February 2019

Areas For Alaska Brown Bear Viewing

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By Roger Hughes


Viewing animals from afar can be exciting when part of a safari. Whereas, there are other times when individuals prefer a close up view. In the case of Alaska brown bear viewing, individuals can have it both ways. For, some of the most beautiful spots for viewing black, brown and grizzly bears are located in the state.

Whether flying in, or taking a boat, some of the best areas to view brown bears include Redoubt Bay, Lake Clark National Park, the McNeil River, Katmai National Park and Brook Falls. In most cases, the best viewing occurs in areas in which salmon and other fish are spawning. For, these areas are often going to have higher bear populations than others.

One area in which there is a rather large bear population in Summer is that of Chinitna Bay. For, the bears are often active when moving between different areas to find food. Whereas, shellfish, salmon and beach grasses also attract bears on a regular basis. Whether flying in for the night, or just a day trip, it should be noted that bear viewing is on foot with towed trailers and ATVs available in areas with longer distances between areas.

When it comes to Redoubt Bay, the best viewing often occurs from June through August from a covered boat with an expert guide. Whereas, Katmai and Brook Falls is best in mid-Summer. During this time, Brook Falls plays host to fisher bears whom love to snap fish atop running waterfalls. Whereas, Lake National Park is often better for viewing during late Summer months.

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 in need of assistance with regards to travel plans, contacting a professional tour guide in the area is often advised. In the case of the more adventurous, the bear population is so large that most people see bears on different types of trips offered in the area. For example, bears can often be sighted from flightseeing planes, boats, tour buses as well as personal and rental cars.

While seeing wildlife can never really be guaranteed, there are some places in which bears can always be viewed. These include the Alaska Zoo and the Alaska Conservation Center. Both the zoo and conservation center house different species of bears including brown bears as well as a few polar bears.

When planning on taking this type of trip, travelers always have several options. One is to book an all inclusive cruise with one of the many cruise lines which now go to Alaska. Whereas, individuals can always fly in and visit different areas via tour bus, rent a car or with a private tour guide or service. In all cases, it is important to inquire and book reservations as early as possible in the process, especially when planning to visit during the months of June, July and August.




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