Katmai vs Denali for Bear Viewing

Katmai or Denali — where am I most likely to actually see bears?

For the highest odds, choose Katmai over Denali. Katmai’s Brooks Falls concentrates brown bears during the July and September salmon runs, where sightings are close to guaranteed on a clear day. Denali has bears too, but they range across millions of acres and are usually seen at a distance from the park bus. If a near-certain bear encounter is the goal, book a Katmai flightseeing day trip from Anchorage or Homer.

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