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Katmai National Park and Preserve, home of the Mount Katmai volcano, was first opened as a national monument in 1918 in order to protect The Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, a 40-square-mile ash flow formed after the eruption of the Novarupta Volcano. In addition to this unique geological formation, the park is also home to over 2,000 brown bears. The Brooks Falls viewing platforms provide the perfect place to watch as these burly animals try to catch a lunch of spawning salmon.
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“Magestic scenery that inspires awe and wonder”
5 of 5 stars
castawayds
Fort Lauderdale
Sep 20, 2009

Traveling the Alaskan islands is an incredible experience. Television can not duplicate the amazing panarama of mountains and active volcanes that you are surrounded with as you cruise through the...more

“A great place to see bears!!!”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Spokane, WA
Nov 23, 2003
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I was able to not only visit but work in Katmai Nat'l Park in the 2003 summer. It exceeded my expectations and found it truly amazing to be a part of brown bear habitat. If you enjoy any aspect of the...more

“Tout simplement magique !”
5 of 5 stars
Nath_7
Locmiquélic - France
Nov 2, 2008

Un lieu magique, ou les ours sont rois. A faire absolument ! Et si jamais il n'y avait pas de place au lodge, n'hésitez pas à vous procurer une tente (à Anchorage par exemple) et à camper (le camping...more

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