Know Before You Go
Whether you're preparing for your upcoming Ultimate Alaska adventure or just want to learn more about the last frontier, we've got you covered. We've rounded up an array of useful resources, from wildlife guides and packing tips, to nature quizzes and travel stories to inspire your wanderlust.
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FAQs | Ultimate Alaska Itinerary
FAQs | Ultimate Alaska Itinerary
Discover our most frequently asked questions about the Alaskan wilderness, wildlife, lodges, transportation, weather and more.
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Wildlife Guide
Wildlife Guide
There is an astounding array of wildlife you can encounter on a trip to Alaska, including coastal brown bears, whales, eagles and so much more!
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When to Go—The Ebbs and Flows of Grizzly Bear Season
When to Go—The Ebbs and Flows of Grizzly Bear Season
Discover the "ebbs and flows" of grizzly bear migration patterns in Katmai National Park, gleaned from more than a decade of operating brown bear trips in Alaska.
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Alaskan Wilderness Trivia
Alaskan Wilderness Trivia
Take our Alaska wilderness quiz to put your knowledge to the test, then share it with friends to see who knows the most about the Last Frontier!
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Alaska's Bears and Climate Change
Alaska's Bears and Climate Change
Changes in Alaska’s climate are affecting its bears in some ways that are predictable, and some that have come as a surprise to the scientists who are studying them.
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Alaska Weather | Ultimate Alaska Itinerary
Alaska Weather | Ultimate Alaska Itinerary
Discover the typical weather conditions in Alaska's wilds in this month by month breakdown of average temperatures and precipitation.
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Alaska Packing List | Ultimate Alaska Itinerary
Alaska Packing List | Ultimate Alaska Itinerary
Our helpful checklist contains clothing and gear recommendations for an Ultimate Alaska Wildlife Safari during the months of June through August.
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Travel Stories & Articles
Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge, A Must See
Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge, A Must See
—By Holly Glessner
In 2015, I had the privilege of joining an Ultimate Alaska Wildlife Photo Safari for a spectacular 14-day tour of Alaska’s...
In 2015, I had the privilege of joining an Ultimate Alaska Wildlife Photo Safari for a spectacular 14-day tour of Alaska’s...
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Traveler Story: Finding a Personal Connection With Brown Bears
Traveler Story: Finding a Personal Connection With Brown Bears
—By Nat Hab Traveler Valerie Van Griethuysen
I experienced countless memorable moments during my Ultimate Alaska...
I experienced countless memorable moments during my Ultimate Alaska...
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When Is the Best Time to Go to Alaska to See Grizzly Bears?
When Is the Best Time to Go to Alaska to See Grizzly Bears?
—By Emily Goodheart Kautz
An excursion into Katmai National Park and Preserve varies widely from one month to the next due to...
An excursion into Katmai National Park and Preserve varies widely from one month to the next due to...
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5 Tips for Photographing Grizzly Bears
5 Tips for Photographing Grizzly Bears
—By Peter Davis Krahenbuhl
Images of Alaska’s enormous brown bears are among the most iconic wildlife photos on Earth. If you are fortunate enough to...
Images of Alaska’s enormous brown bears are among the most iconic wildlife photos on Earth. If you are fortunate enough to...
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Fox Island: A Little Piece of Paradise
Fox Island: A Little Piece of Paradise
—By Renata Haas
One experience that far exceeded my expectations was our visit to Fox Island and the Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge. We were welcomed to our private...
One experience that far exceeded my expectations was our visit to Fox Island and the Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge. We were welcomed to our private...
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