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Bear-ly Believable Finds: The Brooks Lodge Gift Shop

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

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Brooks Lodge Dining Hall

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

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Katmai’s Coveted Brooks Lodge Rooms

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

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Mammoth Cave Tours

Mammoth Cave National Park is the home of the world's most extensive known cave system. Currently, 426 miles of passages have been mapped. Fortunately, there are a variety of Mammoth Cave tours to experience the cave. 1 Mammoth Cave Pkwy, Mammoth Cave, KY 42259 Wait... does this mean I must signup for one of the Mammoth… Continue reading Mammoth Cave Tours