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Katmai National Park and Preserve

A vast Alaskan wilderness known for brown bears, Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, and diverse volcanic landscapes.

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Formed by the magma-belching chambers of the primeval Novarupta volcano, the peaks and troughs of the Katmai National Park are something to take the breath away. They cluster around the north-eastern end of the huge Alaska Peninsula, where they roll through endless swathes of designated wilderness untouched by human hands. Most travelers willing to fork out the time —and the cash—to get here come to see the Katmai brown bears during the annual salmon catch.

jrfrancis 3 years ago

It might be pretty tricky to get to, but Katmai National Park is real wilderness. Framed by mountain silhouettes and frothing ocean waters, it’s got rivers where bears seek salmon catches and herds of majestic caribou to boot.

jrfrancis 3 years ago

Katmai National Park and Preserve Guides

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    seeker (Seeker Editors)
    For adventurous individuals seeking space away from bustling tourist destinations, we have selected some of the most mesmerizing national parks across North America for your next escapade. From the arctic circle in Canada to deep canyons of California, witness brown bears hunting for salmon, puffins gathering on beaches, and wildflowers blooming a symphony of colors. From clear turquoise waters and sandy beaches to volcanic terrain- beat the crowds at these lesser-known national parks across the continent.

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    leah (Leah Fishman)
    If I don't get to sip tea in Sri Lanka's hillside, read books in the Lake District, cozy up with Christmas lights in Zermatt, and watch grizzlies catch fish in Alaska before I die, I'm gonna *riot*. From the totally obtainable (White Sands National Park) to the obscure (Lofoten), here's my big, bad, do-before-I-die bucket list.

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    seeker (Seeker Editors)
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