Bear Viewing In Alaska
In Pursuit Of And Exploring Peaceful Co-existence With Bears And Nature –
The Ideal Trip Up North!
Are you endeavoring
to take a trip up North to view the Bruins, Blacks and big Whites? Yes, we
are talking Big Bear country in the wild, northern yonder that is Alaska!
This includes the ever-popular and sought-after attractions of wildlife,
particularly: the brown, black and polar bears of the region. Bear viewing
is normally classified and recommended by species and geographical area
mostly: western, south central, interior and northern Alaska, depending on
what you would want to see: any, some or all of the above!
On our site, you
will find useful information, tips and details on Alaska bear viewing:
§
Bring your EXPECTATIONS:
learn what can you expect from bear-watching in Alaska
§
Explore your OPTIONS: What
options do you have for bear watching in Alaska, and an overview of the
different tours available, length, transportation, estimated costs and more.
§
Prepare and learn in advance
about ATTIRE AND BASICS: what to wear and all the grass-roots tips and
fundamentals of Bear Watching in Alaska, like safety and the best spot, time
and vantage point, transportation options and more, to see your chosen
favorites.
§
Also, read about local
ATTRACTIONS and specialties: what you will see while in bear country.
When venturing out to
see, observe, study, photograph and or appreciate the dominant Alaska
predator in their natural habitat, there are lots to see, do and different
ways to get there and activities for all tastes and budgets! Viewing
bears in the wild woes, throes and glory of nature, we immediately think of
rugged landscapes and harsh climates in places like: Kodiak, Katmai, Denali,
and the arctic coast of Alaska or maybe even a little off the beaten
track,
like Cordova, Alaska, where the real charm is its remote
location, its
benefit: accessibility. There are daily scheduled jet service from
Anchorage, Juneau, and Seattle. It is ideal for the traveler with a tight
itinerary and little time. Package
deals are available and The Alaska Marine Highway System carries passengers
and vehicles between Cordova, Valdez, Seward and Whittier on a year-round
basis.
These areas are all
typically heavily populated with Alaska bears of different sizes, shapes and
types, forming ‘home-base’ for the bears, who are all but cuddly and tame,
going about their natural business. Here, they are wild animals in their
natural habitat after all, in the wild yonder, to be admired and for us to
greatly admire what is their beauty and nature! Bears are found almost
everywhere in this locale. We humans share their corner of the earth in
beautiful Alaska, yet it will serve us all well to remember that they are
and remain wild animals. Nevertheless, have no fear, a watchful eye, good
preparation, awareness, and safety and taking some precautions, can go a
long way to keep you safe, alive and rewarded with an experience of a
lifetime bear watching. Being thoughtful, careful and willing to go to
where the bears live and can be seen – often in quite remote
locations, will
serve would-be travelers well.
***
As to when the best
time to view the bears would be, when they are most active looking for food
mostly, between 8 p.m. and 3 a.m. eastern time (4 to 11 p.m. Alaska time),
and as they continue feeding throughout the night. National Geographic
reveals that Bears’ social patterns and hierarchies are firmly established
and teach us that it is the larger, mature bears that arrive first,
typically in late June or early July. Then, a few single females will appear
on the scene later in July, and mothers with cubs make an appearance in
August. Last to arrive are the sub-adult bears, which are at the bottom of
the social structure. They appear around August 15, when the larger, adult
males have left. This information could help you assess and plan your
sightings with a guide and expert from the area, familiar with habits and
habitats of these wonderful animals.
As humans, we get to
choose where we go and travel, bears, due to habitat can and do not! Above
all else, remember, irrespective of cost, mode or travel choice, there are
no guarantees: not of sightings and not of animal behavior.
A final consolation
thought” leave the fear at home – common opinion hypothesizes that traveling
to and from your destination is considered more likely to injure or kill
you, than your chances of getting mauled or killed by a bear while you are
here in Alaska. Set those fears aside and come and explore the great white
north and the wildlife it has to offer.
For those of us who
as less adventurous and or traveling with little kids and families who are
or might be very fearful of bears in the wild, there is always the tour-bus
viewings or local Zoo, to observe and learn about our furry bear friends!!.
So, shop around and start planning your next trip to Alaska, here and now!
