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Katmai
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Katmai
Learn a bit about Katmai National Park through these fun and interesting facts
Origin
Katmai was established as a National Monument in 1918 to protect the volcanic aftermath of the Novarupta eruption and became a National Park in 1980.
Origin
Katmai was established as a National Monument in 1918 to protect the volcanic aftermath of the Novarupta eruption and became a National Park in 1980.
Topography
The park spans over 4 million acres, encompassing rugged mountains, dense forests, more than 20 volcanoes, and countless lakes and rivers.
Topography
The park spans over 4 million acres, encompassing rugged mountains, dense forests, more than 20 volcanoes, and countless lakes and rivers.
Wildlife
Home to an estimated 2,200 brown bears, Katmai is one of the best places in the world for bear viewing — especially at Brooks Camp during the salmon run.
Wildlife
Home to an estimated 2,200 brown bears, Katmai is one of the best places in the world for bear viewing — especially at Brooks Camp during the salmon run.
Unique Feature
The Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes still steams in places, a surreal volcanic landscape created by ash flows over 100 feet deep.
Unique Feature
The Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes still steams in places, a surreal volcanic landscape created by ash flows over 100 feet deep.
Recreation
Popular activities include bear watching, backcountry hiking, fly fishing, kayaking, and scenic flightseeing over the volcanoes and glacial lakes.
Recreation
Popular activities include bear watching, backcountry hiking, fly fishing, kayaking, and scenic flightseeing over the volcanoes and glacial lakes.
Access
With no roads or direct trails connecting to the outside world, Katmai is only accessible by plane or boat, making every visit a true adventure into the wild.
Access
With no roads or direct trails connecting to the outside world, Katmai is only accessible by plane or boat, making every visit a true adventure into the wild.
