Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes Sunset, Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska | Photo Credit: NPS
Katmai National Park and Preserve, located in southern Alaska, is a pristine wilderness teeming with natural wonders. The park is renowned for its population of brown bears, which gather at Brooks Falls to catch salmon during the summer months. Visitors can witness this incredible spectacle and capture breathtaking photographs of bears in their natural habitat. The park also features stunning volcanic landscapes, including the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, a vast ash flow resulting from the eruption of Novarupta volcano in 1912. With its remote and untamed beauty, Katmai National Park and Preserve offers a truly unforgettable Alaskan wilderness experience. Be sure to visit the park website for current closures and conditions.
Top Photography Locations and Sights at Katmai National Park and Preserve:
As photographers, we know that many of you will only have one chance in a lifetime to visit the National Parks. To make your life easier, we have compiled a list of our top photography locations and sights at Katmai National Park and Preserve! While this is not comprehensive, and there are many more amazing sights to see, it should give you a good feel for the park.
Katmai National Park and Preserve Wildlife Photography:
Katmai National Park and Preserve is filled with wildlife and biodiversity. If you like wildlife photography, you will love what this park has to offer!
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Featured National Park Photographers:
Greg Thomas: Brooks Falls
NPS: Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes Sunset
Shutterstock / Amanda Mortimer: Bald Eagle Lands in a Tree
Shutterstock / Dan Larson Roam Studios: Geographic Harbor
Shutterstock / Daniel Friend: Moraine Creek
Shutterstock / David M. Roberts: Medium-dark Colored Gray Wolf
Shutterstock / Karel Stipek: Katmai Coastline
Shutterstock / karenfoleyphotography: Harbor Seal on Rock in Kuliak Bay, Hallo Bay
Shutterstock / knelson20: Closeup of Cute Ground Squirrel, Female Alaskan Brown Bear with Three Cubs
Shutterstock / Ludmila Ruzickova: Naknek Lake
Shutterstock / Sekar B: Sockeye Salmon Jumping Up Brooks Falls
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