Wild Bears of Anan
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Port
Wrangell, Alaska, US
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Activity Level
Strenuous
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$549.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 5 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
The Anan Bear & Wildlife Observatory makes for a natural adventure in bear viewing. Travel by covered, heated boat the thirty-five miles to Anan via the Eastern Passage. This is a beautiful boat ride in the protected waters between Wrangell Island and the mainland.
Beginning in July, pink salmon arrive at Anan Creek to spawn, naturally attracting brown and black bears, bald eagles and harbor seals.
Arriving at Anan, you will offload at the trailhead and meet US Forest Service personnel (a local Wrangell resident with extensive wilderness experience) for a brief orientation. Your guide will interpret local flora and fauna as you walk to the observation platform, about 20 minutes over a rustic trail -- just over a half-mile. You will watch for bears in their natural habitat as they go about their bear business, largely unaware of your presence.
Every visit is different as nature unfolds in its own way.
Notes:
Participants must be in good physical condition with no balance concerns. There are more than 300 stairs along the trail. Terrain includes boardwalks, with several sets of narrow stairs and bridges. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. The boat and trail are not wheelchair accessible. Total walking distance is one mile. Wear sturdy, non-skid, water-resistant walking shoes. Conditions change with the weather, and the trail can be slippery. Wear sturdy, non-skid, water-resistant walking shoes. There is no dock at the trailhead; you must climb out of the boat onto the rocky shoreline and stairs. At low tide, the shoreline is slippery. Bring rain gear and an umbrella. Dress warmly in layers with a wind- and waterproof outer layer; bring gloves, a scarf and a warm hat. Wildlife sightings are a possibility but are not guaranteed. Minimum age is 9 years.