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Where to do Grizzly bear watching in Alaska?

If you think of Alaska, the first thing that comes to mind is bears. This North American state has one of the biggest bear populations in the world and is home to three types: brown bears, which include both inland grizzlies and larger coastal browns, black bears, and polar bears. These big animals can be found all over most of Alaska. People who are interested in watching bears can take advantage of bear viewing tours in Alaska for an eventful bear watching. While you might sometimes see one walking along a suburban road or sitting on a hillside in the distance, to have a better chance of spotting one, you need to pick the right time and place. If you want to go on a guided trip, there are bear viewing tours and wildlife packages available all over the state.   To do grizzly bear viewing in Alaska, the best places to see them are along rivers during salmon runs and in coastal estuaries. Black bears are more spread out, but you're more likely to see them when you're on a road ...