Katmai National Park
Brown bears fishing at Brooks Falls
Katmai is bear country at its most iconic — brown bears catching leaping salmon at Brooks Falls, plus the ash-filled Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes. Summer is the season; access is by floatplane.
What to see
The top things to see in Katmai are Brooks Falls bear viewing, Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, Brooks Camp, Floatplane access. Start with bears at brooks falls if you only have one anchor, then use the rest of the list to shape a half-day or full-day route.
- Brooks Falls bear viewing
- Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes
- Brooks Camp
- Floatplane access
- Coastal bear tours
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