On the northern Alaska Peninsula, Katmai National Park & Preserve harbors year-round residents such as redpolls, horned owls, bald eagles, gray jays, and magpies. Spawning salmon attract ducks and scavengers such as ravens, and along the coast, tufted puffins are not an uncommon sight. When planning your visit, try spring and summer for the greatest avian diversity.
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National Parks Perfect for Birdwatching
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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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Under-the-radar US national parks
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