Grizzly Ship Photo Expedition: Kodiak to Katmai

Explore Alaska’s wild frontiers on an immersive nature and wildlife tour—spot brown bears, whales and eagles, cruise glacier fjords, and hike tundra trails with expert naturalist guides in one of the planet’s most remote and biodiverse regions.

From the vast backcountry of Denali National Park to the rugged coasts of Kenai, Katmai and Lake Clark, Alaska is a premier destination for nature travel and wildlife adventure.

Summer and early fall offer the best Alaska wildlife viewing, with long daylight hours, active bears and whales and vibrant tundra colors in September.

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.  

Find out about typical weather conditions in Katmai National Park in this month-by-month breakdown of average temperatures and precipitation.

Alaska is a top wildlife destination, where tundra and rainforest habitats host grizzlies, moose, whales, caribou, eagles, wolves and more for unforgettable encounters in the wild.

Alaska’s accommodations include secluded ecolodges, intimate wilderness camps and remote backcountry cabins, ranging from refined luxury to rustic simplicity, all set in spectacular natural settings.

Alaska’s vast size and limited roads make travel a mix of planes, boats, trains and guided vehicles, with many parks and coastal areas accessible only by bush plane, ferry or scenic rail.

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.

Whether you're an experienced photographer or just getting started, you'll want to read these essential photo tips from our Natural Photographer blog before your Alaska grizzly adventure.

Browse our helpful packing guidelines, which contain gear and clothing recommendations for an encounter with Katmai's coastal grizzlies during the months of June through September.

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!

—By Nat Hab
Watch Nat Hab's short film, "The Bear Coast: An Alaska Conservation Story," directed by Andrew Ackerman!

—By Megan Brief
Join us in going behind the scenes and farther afield with Andrew Ackerman, director of Nat Hab’s newest short film, The Bear Coast: An Alaska Conservation Story.

—By Joel Centano
Good Nature Travel caught up with Nat Hab's Social Media Manager Dana Cama soon after she returned from her first adventure, our Alaska Grizzly Encounter: Kodiak to Katmai.

—By Emily Goodheart
Few things are more powerful than witnessing the bond between mother and child—or in this case, cub! In the wilds of Alaska, travelers will observe and photograph fascinating bear behavior and will be treated to affectionate displays between protective mothers and playful cubs.