Katmai National Park was on top of our bucket list. So, on our recent visit, I couldn't pass up the Brooks Lodge gift shop to bring home some merch to remember our trip. Katmai Trading Post behind the office. Officially known as the Katmai Trading Post, the Brooks Lodge gift shop is in the same… Continue reading Bear-ly Believable Finds: The Brooks Lodge Gift Shop
Brooks Camp (including Brooks Lodge) is in the Katmai National Park. It is in a remote area of Alaska that can only be accessed by boat or floatplane. As such, services are limited. Visitors must bring their own food or eat in the Brooks Lodge Dining Hall. Brooks Lodge Dining Hall If you bring your… Continue reading Brooks Lodge Dining Hall
Katmai National Park in Alaska was initially set aside as a national monument because of the massive 1912 volcanic eruption. Today, Katmai is more famous for its excellent bear viewing on the Brooks River. Besides camping, the Brooks Lodge rooms are the only accommodations on park lands and near the legendary Brooks Falls. Brooks Falls… Continue reading Katmai’s Coveted Brooks Lodge Rooms
Alaska is one of my favorite places to visit! From the breathtaking scenery to the abundant wildlife, it's hard to beat a summer trip to the northernmost state. NPS Photo This summer, we are heading north for a bucket list adventure to Alaska. And I'm beyond excited. It has been far too long since we've traveled to the… Continue reading Getting Ready for Alaska
