One of the finest places in Alaska to watch brown bears fishing for salmon, without the crowds of Katmai
Area
16,413 km²
Protection category
IUCN II
Parque nacional —
Designated in
1980
Declared in 1980, Lake Clark combines active volcanoes, glaciers and turquoise lakes with one of the finest opportunities in Alaska to watch coastal brown bears fishing for salmon in the wild, in surroundings considerably less crowded than the better-known Katmai. It can only be reached by light aircraft or boat from Anchorage, with no road connection at all.
Location
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Lake Clark: 27 documented species
Mammals13Birds10Amphibians1Fish
Flora and ecosystems
Ecosystems found in the United States, where Lake Clark lies.
DesertTemperate forestTundra / polarWetland
Experiences in this park
Birdwatching
Wildlife you can see now
What is worth looking out for this month in the United States?
Now is a good time: Urban bat colony under Congress Avenue Bridge (March to November (peak in summer))
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