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Libby Bushell
Mar 22, 20243 min read
How to Poop in the Sub-Arctic Tundra
On Emerald Air Service expeditions to the Katmai Bush, after a scenic flight, you’ll land in the remote Alaskan wilderness without a...
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Libby Bushell
Feb 22, 20245 min read
How and Why We Leave No Trace In Katmai NAtional Park
Picture this: There’s a slight salt breeze blowing through the sedge grass. That bright solstice sun is so high in the sky it’s more...
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Emerald Air Service
Aug 3, 20235 min read
6 Reasons To Go Bear Viewing in June: Spring cubs, Mating season & more
Every spring, we await with great anticipation the magical sights in Katmai National Park. In its essence, we can’t wait to see a rather...
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Emerald Air Service
May 4, 20203 min read
Why We Don't "Guarantee Bears": A Philosophy of Bear Viewing
What is a bear viewing guarantee and how does it play out on days when bears are hard to find?
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Emerald Air Service
Apr 21, 20205 min read
An Interview with a Bear Guide: Part 2
Join us for part two of our interview with Emerald Air Service's bear guide, Lance Bassett!
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Emerald Air Service
Apr 7, 20203 min read
An Interview with a Bear Guide: Part 1
We sit down to ask a few questions to our in-house bear guide, Lance Bassett.
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Emerald Air Service
Dec 11, 20194 min read
3 Reasons Why You Should Go to Brooks Falls
Here are three compelling reasons why Brooks Falls is incredible bear viewing you should experience.
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Emerald Air Service
Nov 9, 20193 min read
3 Reasons Why Bear Viewing Should Be on Your Bucket List
Flying in a sea plane into the wilderness of Katmai to watch the Alaskan Coastal Brown Bear is a one-of-a-kind adventure.
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Emerald Air Service
Oct 29, 20193 min read
7 Essentials of Bear Viewing Etiquette
Proper bear viewing etiquette helps to keep bear viewing a sustainable enterprise in Katmai National Park and Preserve.
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Emerald Air Service
Oct 22, 20196 min read
What is Bear Viewing?
While bears are certainly the pinnacle of our bear viewing adventures, bear viewing is about so much more.
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Emerald Air Service
Oct 22, 20194 min read
When Should I Go Bear Viewing?
In this article, we take a look at the different months during the bear viewing season to give you a better idea of what to expect.
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Emerald Air Service
Oct 22, 20194 min read
Can Anyone Go Bear Viewing?
Virtually anyone can go bear viewing nowadays. Join Emerald Air Service's expert guides and pilots on a bear viewing adventure in Katmai.
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