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Bear Viewing Lodge in Alaska
Unlike other Alaska lodges, Katmai Wilderness Lodge offers a truly exclusive, small-group bear-viewing experience without crowds, viewing platforms, or tourist noise. Tucked away in the heart of 4.6 million acres of pristine wilderness, we are the most remote bear viewing lodge in Alaska. It is only accessible by air, with guest arrivals exclusively by floatplane.
With small groups and about one guide for every six guests, you’ll get personal attention and a real connection to nature. After a day of bear viewing, you can unwind in a guest room with a full or queen bed, a seating area, a full bathroom, and a private balcony facing the water. Whether it’s your first time in Alaska or not, we promise you’ll feel right at home.
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The Best Time for Salmon Runs in Coastal Katmai National Park: What to Expect at Our Lodge
For many travelers dreaming of an authentic Alaskan wildlife encounter, watching coastal brown bears catch salmon is at the top of the list. While Katmai National Park is renowned for its remarkable bear densities, experiences vary widely depending...
The Final Screws of Summer: Closing Down a Summer of Construction in the Wild
As the Season Ends As the frost begins to creep across the leaves and the fireweed tufts drift like whispers of snow across the landscape, we find ourselves standing at the end of this year’s construction season at Katmai Wilderness Lodge. This summer...
An Opening Tale: Visiting Katmai Wilderness Lodge
The float plane banks around the mouth of the bay, and then I see it—the green roofs of Katmai Wilderness Lodge, just as we left her five long, cold months ago. We glide down, skimming the surface of the water, and then the engine winds down, leaving only the...
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