Exploring the untamed beauty of Alaska's Katmai National Park takes planning. This pristine wilderness where bears roam freely has limited accommodations and is only accessible by air or water. Brooks Camp is the crown jewel of Katmai. It attracts visitors seeking a safe vantage point each summer to see bears indulging in salmon at Brooks Falls. There are… Continue reading Getting to Katmai National Park: An Unconventional Adventure
Whether touring the Kennecott Mill or hiking on Root Glacier, you will likely work up an appetite. But unless you bring your food or return to McCarthy, your meal choices are limited to the Meatza Wagon food truck or the Kennicott Glacier Lodge Restaurant. Outdoor Dining in Front of the Restaurant The Kennicott Glacier Lodge… Continue reading Kennicott Glacier Lodge Restaurant: Delightful Dining Amidst Breathtaking Scenery
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
