Home to spectacular and unique volcanoes and wildlife including fish, flowers, and brown bears, Katmai National Park & Preserve features pristine waterways with abundant fish, remote wilderness, and a rugged coastline. This Alaskan park preserves over 9,000 years of human history and is almost exclusively accessed by plane or boat.
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With eight national parks in Alaska, it’s hard to pick a favorite. However, Katmai National Park has earned its reputation as a prime wildlife viewing destination, though visitors are still fairly sparse. In addition to bear watching at Brooks Camp, Katmai’s varied landscape and volcanic history make it worthy of any bucket list. Take some time to explore the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes – the result of a massive eruption in the early 20th century.
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