Friday, January 23, 2015

Engaging In Hoonah Bear Viewing

By Janine Hughes


The unrestrained, wandering and big bears are perhaps the ultimate symbol of the wildlife in Alaska. It is undeniably a once in a lifetime and extraordinary experience to see these animals even for a short while. National parks are also considered homes of these animals. Nevertheless, it is truly a different thing to travel to the southeast region of Alaska and see these creatures clearly.

You will surely have a unique as well as intimate encounter with them. For this reason, such experience can only be compared to the safari tours in Africa. Enthusiasts like you as well as photographers can observe the bears along with the other inhabitants in Alaska just like the various species of foxes, wolves, birds and otters in a very natural setting and this you can surely experience through the Hoonah bear viewing.

There are different options offered to access remote Alaska regions that are considered excellent for this experience such as small airplanes and boats. This is the reason that the tours like this became popular. People are awaited by wonderful views of the majestic Alaskan landscapes, volcanoes, glaciers and coastline. The overall experience will be made even more wonderful with these views and worth their while of course.

The start of June is the perfect time for the tours until the second week of September as Alaska is coldest at this time. Before June and July ends, they can be seen in lakes and waterfalls. These are perfect settings for them to catch plump young salmon as part of their pre-hibernation. The hillsides are suitable places for them to play and feed themselves on their own because there are juicy and sweet berries in these areas.

It is important for people to remember that they are the guests in these creatures' habitat and that there are certain rules they should follow. They can clearly see how intelligent and curious these bears are from the open set up.

In case such creatures will approach you due to curiosity, you have to stay put as well as calm. You can be assured that they will not become aggressive and attack you as long as your behavior is predictable. One thing is for sure, these tours are conducted with the presence of trained guides.

Majority of these tours last from five to ten hours, offering people a glimpse into these creatures' culture. As a matter of fact, they may just end up seeing behaviors that have not been seen before, not even experts. Bears tend to carry on with their normal routines and ignore individuals who came from different places just to see them.

This is due to the fact that these creatures are used to being surrounded by humans. Although going on a tour is already an experience, you will be happy to know that the view of massive ice fields, glassy backcountry lakes, golden tundra, pebble beaches, cragged mountain peaks and rugger wilderness also await you. Tours like this is something that Alaska can offer making outdoor adventure even more meaningful and unforgettable.




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