Katmai National Park is a must-see destination if you are visiting Alaska. One of the most interesting times of the year is fall when the colors change, and the bears prepare for hibernation. This is when Katmai National Park starts tracking some of the more popular bears in the park in what is called Fat Bear Week. You can follow along online or take part in a bear-watching tour in King Salmon, Alaska, with Alaska’s Gold Creek Lodge. Here is what you need to know about Fat Bear Week in Katmai National Park and bear watching in King Salmon, Alaska.
What Is Katmai National Park?
Katmai National Park is a national park in Alaska. The area is known for its brown bear population, the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, and seven active volcanoes. The park covers more than four million acres of land, bigger than some states. The land was first designated as a national park in 1918.
What Is Far Bear Week?
Katmai National Park Rangers create a bracket that pits fat bears in the park against each other. People log into the website to vote for several days until one fat bear sits on top of the bracket and is deemed the winner. The event usually takes place in early October and lasts about one week. The website includes pictures and webcams to watch some of the bears.
See The Bears For Yourself
At Alaska’s Gold Creek Lodge, we offer a bear-watching tour along Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park. Brooks Falls is close to the lodge, but it is only accessible by float plane or boat. Brooks Falls bear viewing day trips, guided bear and wildlife viewing deep into the Katmai wilderness, can be integrated into any all-inclusive packages that Alaska’s Gold Creek Lodge offers. Contact us today to plan the perfect adventure stay just for you.
Find Your Favorite Fat Bear
Enjoy your time at Katmai National Park, especially watching the bears on your sightseeing tour. Alaska’s Gold Creek Lodge is ideal for watching bears and other wildlife in King Salmon, Alaska. We have a lot of resources for you to read up on about fishing, bear and wildlife viewing, dining, and more. We offer phenomenal lodging options, helpful staff, unbeatable adventures, and delicious five-star meals. For more information or to check availability, please visit us online or call 907-246-4653.
