Wednesday, January 30, 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.

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.

For individuals whom can plan travel in advance, McNeil River State Game Sanctuary provides an incredible trip. For, guided and unguided trips are available June through August. Although, access to the park is strictly controlled as a means of preserving the area. As such, a lottery takes place each season to select the individual or family whom can visit the sanctuary.

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 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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