Friday, February 8, 2019

Best Alaska Brown Bear Viewing Areas

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.

Bear populations are most likely the highest in the Summer months near Chinitna Bay. For, the bears often move between different areas of the bay to find food. In addition, beach grasses, shellfish and salmon are all attractive to all types of bears. As such, whether flying in, or just taking a trip, this area might be the best place to view bears, especially when having limited time for viewing.

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 individuals still need assistance on picking a spot for this type of trip, contacting a professional in the area is often advised. In addition, as bears are everywhere in Alaska, there's a chance to spot them on a number of different type of trips such as day cruises, ATV rides and flightseeing tours. While this is the case, these activities do not guarantee that individuals will see brown, back or grizzlies which are known to roam the state.

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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