If you are thinking about exciting bear viewing in Alaska, you need to know the type of bears that you can see in Alaska. There are three types of bears found in Alaska, brown bear, black bear and polar bear. Also known as grizzly bears, the brown bears are actually the same kind of bear. Usually, "grizzly" is used for bears that live inland, while "brown bear" refers to those that live along the coast. Brown bears - The coastal giants Many bear viewing tours in Alaska take you to the coastal areas where you can easily spot brown bears, which are the biggest bears in Alaska. They weigh more than 1,000 pounds and live near rivers with lots of salmon and along the coast, especially in places like Katmai National Park and Lake Clark National Park. You can also enjoy bear viewing by boat in Alaska When salmon are plentiful in the summer, groups of bears gather at rivers like Brooks Falls, standing close together as they try to catch fish. Among all the bears in Alask...
Now that you know how to spot bears in Alaska and what to bring for a brown bear viewing trip, the next thing to think about is the best time for Alaska bear viewing trips . The best time to see bears is during the summer, but this can change depending on where you go. When you plan your trip, make sure to think about both the month and the place you're visiting so you can have the best experience seeing bears. Some of the most popular Alaskan brown bear tours for seeing bears start in Anchorage, Kodiak, Homer, and Juneau. Scroll down to find out more about the best places for bear viewing during the summer. Day Trip #1 – Pack Creek (June to September) Pack Creek is near Juneau and is in the middle of Admiralty Island. This forested island, also known as the Fortress of the Bears, is home to about 1,600 brown bears. During the peak salmon season in July and August, bears come to the mudflats near the creek to catch fish. There are no roads leading to this area, so the only way to g...