Thursday, February 7, 2019

Best Alaska Brown Bear Viewing Areas

By Roger Hughes


In some cases, it can be fun to view animals close up, in others, far away. When it comes to Alaska brown bear viewing, individuals can have it either way. For, brown bears are an active part of the wildlife as well as available for viewing at the Alaska Zoo or Alaska Conservation Center.

Some of the best places to view these and other bears in the wild include, Brook Falls, the McNeil River, Lake Clark National Park and Redoubt Bay. For, a number of different species of bears can be seen in these areas, including brown bears. While this is the case, there are different times of the year when viewing is better than at other times.

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.

Redoubt Bay offers some of the best viewing between June and August by way of a covered boat with an expert guide. Whereas, Katmai National Park and Brook Falls are often better in the month of July. During this time, bears often frequent Brook Falls and snap fish atop the waterfalls. While, those visiting in late Summer may want to make a stop at Lake National Park as viewing in this area is much better in late August and early September.

While it can often be hard to win a spot in the lottery, McNeil River State Game Sanctuary is an extremely popular place to view bears. In fact, it is so popular that the area is heavily controlled, with visitors selected by a lottery in order to protect the area. As such, individuals and families interested in visiting the area need to contact the location for more information.

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.

When looking for guaranteed viewing of brown bears and other wildlife, the best place to go is the Alaska Zoo or Alaska Conservation Center. For, both of these establishments offer a number of different types of bears and other wildlife which can be viewed during regular hours. The staff at these locations can also provide a great deal of information and insight in relation to brown bears and other animals housed at these locations.

When planning on traveling in Alaska, there are a number of options on lodging and tours. In addition, individuals on cruise ships can often see bears and other wildlife from aboard the ship while sailing around the area. In all cases, it is important to inquire and book reservations as early as possible. For, cruises, flightseeing companies, tour buses, ATVs and lodging often sell out quickly, especially Summer months.




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