We stayed 4 days at
Hallo Bay Camp on the edge of the Katmai National Park. The
park is in the northeast part of the Alaska Penninsula, more or less
across the Shelikoff Straight from Kodiak. Each day we hiked out with
either Fran or Brad in search of grizzlies. We saw 31 bears in all,
some from relatively close range. We were the only guests in the camp.
Most people apparently prefer to come during the salmon runs. However,
we got to see tons of bears and lots of interesting behaviors like, clam
digging, sedge eating, beachcombing, and flirting. It is a fantastic
experience to see these bears in the wild.
Here are a few pictures.
(**note: no economists were harmed in the taking of these photos!!**)
(**note: no economists were harmed in the taking of these photos!!**)
Brad and us watching bears
at Keyhole Meadow
checking us out
clamming at low tide
Momma bear with some serious claws
We were close enough to hear her lapping up the water!!!
It's spring in Alaska and love is in the air (and in the water)...
Forward to more Katmai pictures
checking us out
clamming at low tide
Momma bear with some serious claws
We were close enough to hear her lapping up the water!!!
It's spring in Alaska and love is in the air (and in the water)...
Forward to more Katmai pictures